Is the backup camera worth it?

klill001

Mine came with the back up camera as well. I love this feature however, as others have posted there are blind spots when trying to look out the back side windows, if one can even use them.

martin82

So a 3 way switch and 2 cameras looking out the little rear windows would do it hahahah.

370ZilverZ

I had the mirror back-up cam to be dealer installed as part of my purchase deal. The Rouge has the best backup camera set-up I've ever seen. 3 cameras, 1 in the rear and 2 facing down in the side view mirrors so you can see like your watching over the top of your vehicle. I think they should be a standard piece of equipment or at least sensors on a Z.

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I'm sure it's nice, but I somehow manage to back mine up every day without hitting anything

chops

i dont know if its worth it from the factory, but i added the camera itself for 100 dollars or so and i think its worth it. i would've ran over a few dogs by now if i didnt have it

djpathfinder

I installed a back up cam (bdl99's harness and Kenwood CMOS-200 group buy) in my 40th Anniv. It's pretty damn close to factory, actually. As many have already said, it's totally worth it, especially with the Z's rear quarter blind spots.

So, I recommend you get the color you want first. Then, if that car doesn't have OEM back up cam, you can easily install one yourself...contact bdl99 on this forum if you want his harness (adapted from a 09-10 GT-R harness). If the Z (2010 and up) you're looking at has nav, the software allows you to add a back up cam functions easily (actually, the software allows for AroundView, but I haven't seen anyone in this community set up their car for that). Alternatively, if the Z doesn't have nav, there's a factory rear view mirror back up cam option as well.

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DWS44

Backup cam was something I never thought I would use...until I bought my Tacoma that came with one!

Now that I have my 2010 roadster, I really wish it had one. I saw that one is now offered w/ rearview mirror display on the Nissan Website under Z accessories, but one local dealer I asked about getting one installed wasn't sure it could be installed on a 2010 (and seemingly wasn't inclined to check any further ).

Tried another local dealer closer to home, who looked at me like I had six heads for even asking, looked up the price (and again seemed uninclined to check compatibility ), and told me I should just go to an aftermarket stereo shop. (Of course, a couple weeks later, this same dealer also tried to CHARGE me for completing a TSB related to my vert top even though the vehicle is still under factory warranty ...doubt I'll be frequenting this particular dealer in the future! )

jayl

its awesome to have... I added mine for 20.00 from tmart.com it goes in where the licenses plate lights are... just switch one with the camera from tmart.com and no drilling etc needed...

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Felix 808

Just curious about which back up camera everyone's talking about. The full nav backup camera or the mirror version.

I would be interested in peoples thoughts about the back up mirror version.

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bigsix

^ @DWS44: That's surprising the dealership employee didn't try to sell you the camera... i believe they get paid on commission for selling items & service

DWS44

Yeah...surprised me too, considering that I was requesting them do the install and everything and be turned away from two different dealerships. I kinda let it go after that. I liked the idea of getting OEM parts, plus I don't really want the local stereo shop hacking up my car to install one otherwise.

NismoZ370

Yes i love it!

GaleForce

I just roll my windows down and listen for screams while I backup slowly. It's working for me so far.

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370ZilverZ

Mirror version is great. It expands your range of view and removes some of the blind areas. Semper FI Devil dog!

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