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I'm getting tantalizingly close to pulling the trigger on a Crosstour. I wanted the whole shebang: EX-L w/Nav, but the so far the only ones available in the color I want (opal sage) have no Nav. So, I've been trying to rationalize whether or not I really need to spend $2200 extra for a Nav system, when I have a portable one that'll do the job. If that were the only consideration, it'd be a no-brainer.
The fly in the ointment, however, is the backup camera. I've never had one and, while the one in the car I test-drove looked pretty cool, I'm not so sure it's a must-have item.
Can anyone who has the camera share their thoughts and experiences? Do you use it a lot? Would you ever buy another car without it? Or is it just a toy that has limited real function? I've been driving for 40+ years and can parallel park pretty well, so I don't see the need for a camera to help me, but maybe I'm missing something. What?
I'd appreciate any input you can provide.
The fly in the ointment, however, is the backup camera. I've never had one and, while the one in the car I test-drove looked pretty cool, I'm not so sure it's a must-have item.
Can anyone who has the camera share their thoughts and experiences? Do you use it a lot? Would you ever buy another car without it? Or is it just a toy that has limited real function? I've been driving for 40+ years and can parallel park pretty well, so I don't see the need for a camera to help me, but maybe I'm missing something. What?
I'd appreciate any input you can provide.