I think, like Tesla, it should a a standard item, not an option.

 

You can activate it later if you have the parking assistant plus (I don’t remember the exact name)

 

It will certainly be mandatory some day. Until then I can live without it.

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Your opinions please

If you didn't order the recorder, I heard you can still activate it afterwards.

I don't remember seeing that option...I wonder if it is included in the Premium Enhanced Package or the Advanced driver assist package on the M50?...we ordered both and I wouldn't mind having the recorder

 

Part of the Premium Essential Package for the M50 or part of the Premium Enhanced Package for the eDrive40 for Canada

 

In Canada, it is indeed part of the Premium Enhanced Package. In Europe you can have it separately for €205 but you also need the Parking Assistant Pack Plus

 

Both. Would do same when with Tesla.

 

Own dash cam for continuous recording. That´s how I know which unmarked police vehicles are giving me speed tickets. Just rewatch that day and location.

The only disadvantage is the effort needed for hiding cables and finding the correct power supply in your fuse box

 

The only disadvantage is the effort needed for hiding cables and finding the correct power supply in your fuse box

Absolutely right. But I have a buddy who breaks open your cars' interior as it was his daily job (and yes, he can assemble it again).
He did it also to my Audi, and his own 2014 BMW 4 GC. He knows exactly where to pull or push.

 

I can see that buying Drive Recorder after taken delivery is 1750 DKK (USD 270). And at the moment it is on sale for 1225 DKK (USD 190). This is for unlimited use.

you can also buy 1 month, 1 year, 3 years.