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Toyota Installed Back Up Camera

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Big D, Apr 12, 2013.

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    I got a 2013 Prius c four at the local Toyota dealer. They threw in the back up camera to sell me the car because I really wanted one.

    Now that is has been installed I'm not so sure I like it. Not to mention they scratched the car where they installed the camera. It's back at the shop now for them to fix the problem.

    I think the camera is not that accurate when showing where you are driving. Is this something you just have to get used to? I am mainly using it to see whether there is anything behind me not for guidance as far as distance or anything else.
     
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    It is depends on where they mount the camera and you need to show us a picture of the screen.
    The camera look down are for backup purpose.
     
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    the car is so small, who seriously needs a back-up camera?
     
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    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    People who can't see animals or small children behind the car... which should be all of us as the rear window is pretty high up.
     
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    If you can't see animals or small children behind you in this car, you shouldn't be driving, IMO.

    But hey, if you feel you need a back up camera, do what makes you happy with your money, if OP was really concerned about small children and animals OP should have purchased a car with a back up camera built it, like a 2013 honda civic. Once again just my opinion, don't get mads at me bro.
     
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    SalixIncendium Tree Hugging Environmentalist Wacko

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    I know it's a lot of hard work to actually walk all that way to the back of the car before you get in it, but back-up cameras weren't around for us old timers. We actually looked behind the car before we got in it to see if there were any animals or small children behind it. I never ran of a pet or either one of my daughters, not even once, and I never had a camera until I got my Prius.
     
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    As another old timer but one concerned about running over living things, I'd note that many of them can move behind you *after* you walk around & look.
     
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    Note: I don't have a camera... I was giving an example... but you are both correct. After you check behind your car... your kids remain inanimate and never ever move...o_O
     
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    You're absolutely right. I have no regard for running over living things. In fact, I've been doing so indiscriminately for over 30 years.

    Cameras: Suitable substitution for taking necessary precautions.
     
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    SalixIncendium Tree Hugging Environmentalist Wacko

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    You have a very valid point. I forgot it's 2013. I come from a time where kids were actually obedient and had a degree of common sense.
     
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    Oh, the sarcasm and banter made my night. Thanks guys.
     
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    Yeah, I'm lucky if I can get out of my neighborhood without running over some teenager that refuses to get out of the road.
     
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