user79

I am considering buying a 2010 IS350 or IS350c. Do any of you have the bumper sensors (Intuitive Parking Assist) on your cars? Do you like them? I have an OEM European style outside mirror glass on my VW that I got from a US VW dealer. It has a built in blind spot mirror that's required in UK and Europe. Is a similar mirror glass available for a Lexus? Maybe Japan uses the same type. Does anyone have one? TIA

2009is350

i have the parking assistant on my is350, i love it its great i wish the front had 4 instead of 2 to cover dead on and not just the corners like my old es used to but the back is fully covered, its well worth getting

LexusSC430

Well, I have the convertible, no mirrors like you speak of so I doubt the 10 sedan would have anything. I dont care how much technology the put in a car, I always turn around and look behind me. Its just not worth it to do anything else. Europe is Europe.... I too wish the front sensors were in the middle, but again I am always careful. n My friend has a GS450 or whatever they are 2 years ago. He had the camera and parking sensors down to a science. He would come withing 2 inches of whatever was behind him....my point being it is possible to rely on them.

vdubturbo

I know which mirrors your speak of, and they're handy. But I don't think I've ever once said "man, I wish I had a better side-view mirror". In fact, I'm always amazed at how big they are compared to BMWs and the like.

The park sensors work great. I'm very happy I got them. Its stopped me from bumping into low-laying objects in my garage a number of times. Worth the $ IMO.

9relude8

very worth the money... the backup camera is extremely helpful as well! highly recomended!

leescape

As I stated in another thread about parking sensors, you definitely don't NEED them but they are great to have and can be useful at times.

TokerIS350

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back up camera is my new best friend..

trixxx519

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i have backup sensor on mine and it works great, if you dont want to bump into a car behind you especially if the space is tight then u should get it

homerjay42

I was always against backup cameras and those sensors, but after having them for a while, I really like the technology. I would get them again.

EbbyLexi

Ijust purchased my IS350 at the end of June and the backup camera was one of several deciding factors for me to pick the IS. At least two other cars I was considering didn't even offer it as an option. I got the backup camera and never looked back...haha
It also came with the parking sensors which is a nice feature but I don't really need them. If I was parking in the city every day they may come in handy. Good luck on your purchase.

Hoovey689

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I love the backup camera. It's very useful considering the high rear deck. Not to mention, if you have tint its hard to see at night.

Lets Drive

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I find them useful as an extra pair of eyes, and its good to know they are there for when someone else happens to park the car.

Thr3350

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Same here. I never thought Id use it as much as I do but I still only use it as an "extra" precaution.

eggwoll

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I have the parking sensors and I like them, however the fronts only cover corners.

Koz

If you have the nav/back-up camera, the PA is useless. The front does not have a center sensor so the only thing it detects is the corners when parking, useless. The rear is better but I have found that it is very limited to what it senses and can miss object like poles. I found myself almost hitting several objects and not being able to completely trust the system. On the other hand the back-up camera is amazing and can be completely trusted. I only use the PA in very tight spots which I can count on one hand how many times I've used it in two years. If I had to decide again I would pass on the PA, not worth $500. Also don't waste your money on the JUNK OEM all-weather floor mats. You will be lucky to get one year out of them.

Koz