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      08-03-2020, 04:17 PM   #1
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2021 Parking Assistance Package - $700 Question

In order to have surround camera you have to opt for this feature? Also, they mention rear camera in this package, wasn't this supposed to be standard as of 2 years ago?
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In order to have surround camera you have to opt for this feature? Also, they mention rear camera in this package, wasn't this supposed to be standard as of 2 years ago?
Parking assistance package gives you surround view as well as parking assistant over the standard rear camera and PDC. I don't think you get a 3 series now without PDC and rear view camera as standard. Rear view camera is mandated by law i believe.
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The Executive package used to include the surround view. Now, one has to opt for this package to have the surround view which is the only feature of interest. I don't know what PDC is.
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The Executive package used to include the surround view. Now, one has to opt for this package to have the surround view which is the only feature of interest. I don't know what PDC is.
Front and rear parking sensors
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For $700 you get aditional cameras and the ability for the car to park it self. It will also open up future features such as drive recorder.
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Even though rear view camera is listed on the Parking Assistant Package, it now comes standard.
The package adds the following:

Active Park Distance Control - this turns on the cameras and warning tones automatically when you are pulling into a parking spot when it senses the obstacles or curb in front.

Parking Assistant Plus - the self parking, both parallel and perpendicular.

Surround view with 3D view - the surround cameras and is also required for the remote 3D view via the BMW Connected App.

So OP, to answer your question, yes you need the Parking Assistant Package to get the surround view cameras. It is well worth it.
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      08-04-2020, 09:06 PM   #7
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Now I wonder if side cameras will be in the assembly regardless, for possible future activation/subscription.
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get it
I am regretting not getting 3D Surrounding View
Even Ready to pay $2K but no One doing Retro Fits For Surrounding View
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I was lucky to have it added before my build went into production. After speaking to a bmw genius they also informed me that the back up assistant is also a feature you get with the parking assistance package. Which is probably the second best feature besides the 360 view camera. Also if your car build is equipped with the executive package the parking assistance is $500
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For $700 you get aditional cameras and the ability for the car to park it self. It will also open up future features such as drive recorder.
Does this package have to be selected in order to add idrive recorded through the connected drive store?

I don't have this package but I want to add the idrive recorder subscription
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Does this package have to be selected in order to add idrive recorded through the connected drive store?

I don't have this package but I want to add the idrive recorder subscription
Yes. No recorder without the surround view option.
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Does this package have to be selected in order to add idrive recorded through the connected drive store?

I don't have this package but I want to add the idrive recorder subscription
Yes. No recorder without the surround view option.
Man that's a Debby downer. Was all excited about it lol
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Even though rear view camera is listed on the Parking Assistant Package, it now comes standard.
The package adds the following:

Active Park Distance Control - this turns on the cameras and warning tones automatically when you are pulling into a parking spot when it senses the obstacles or curb in front.

Parking Assistant Plus - the self parking, both parallel and perpendicular.

Surround view with 3D view - the surround cameras and is also required for the remote 3D view via the BMW Connected App.

So OP, to answer your question, yes you need the Parking Assistant Package to get the surround view cameras. It is well worth it.
Thanks all! :-)
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Does this package have to be selected in order to add idrive recorded through the connected drive store?

I don't have this package but I want to add the idrive recorder subscription
IDrive recorder?
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IDrive recorder?
6DR Drive Recorder

Only available on 2021 3 & 4 series sold in North America.

$100 Cost

You can record 40 second clips and then save to your vehicles hard drive and even transfer them to a USB. Can be set to record collisions 20 seconds before and after and if you honk your horn twice, you can manually begin recording without using the menus.

I ordered it but my car hasn't arrived yet.
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6DR Drive Recorder

Only available on 2021 3 & 4 series sold in North America.

$100 Cost

You can record 40 second clips and then save to your vehicles hard drive and even transfer them to a USB. Can be set to record collisions 20 seconds before and after and if you honk your horn twice, you can manually begin recording without using the menus.

I ordered it but my car hasn't arrived yet.
I have it on my 2020 M340 so it is not just 2021 models
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Drive Recorder is available for purchase from the connected drive store anytime, as long as you have surround view optioned. Have it on my 2019.
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I have the 360 cameras on my X3M and really like them for parking. All the M340s I am looking at either have the Parking assistance OR driver assistance pro. Not many have both options which is annoying. If I had to choose I think I would pick the DAP+ which is more useful when you really need vs only when you park in lots.
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I have the 360 cameras on my X3M and really like them for parking. All the M340s I am looking at either have the Parking assistance OR driver assistance pro. Not many have both options which is annoying. If I had to choose I think I would pick the DAP+ which is more useful when you really need vs only when you park in lots.
That's also a good point I opted out of that I barley ever use the cruise controls only on long trips which is rare for me. I choose the parking assistance because with the 3D view you can view your car from the app
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That's also a good point I opted out of that I barley ever use the cruise controls only on long trips which is rare for me. I choose the parking assistance because with the 3D view you can view your car from the app
I just used the adaptive cruise around town for the first time today. This is like on another level compared to what the X3M had. Comes to complete stops and goes by itself now. Supposedly can tell when lights turn red or green too. I was always behind cars so never got to try that. Ever since I started using ACC in traffic I need it on every car now. It’s not just for long range driving.

I’m really missing my 360 cameras now
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That's also a good point I opted out of that I barley ever use the cruise controls only on long trips which is rare for me. I choose the parking assistance because with the 3D view you can view your car from the app
I just used the adaptive cruise around town for the first time today. This is like on another level compared to what the X3M had. Comes to complete stops and goes by itself now. Supposedly can tell when lights turn red or green too. I was always behind cars so never got to try that. Ever since I started using ACC in traffic I need it on every car now. It's not just for long range driving.

I'm really missing my 360 cameras now
That is crazy I might have to try that for the next one especially for when I'm in traffic it does get annoying. The self parking is pretty crazy you don't have to do anything not even control the breaks or transmission. On my C43 I had to control the breaks and transmission. The back up assistance is useful for tight driveways
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Self parking feature, does it work to turn into a parking stall? Or only reversing?
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