[Atlas_Shrugged]

Hello,

I've just purchased a 2024 M240i. It includes the Parking Assistance Package, with the Surround View.

1. It does not include the optional "Video Recorder" option which was another $100 from the factory. Is the function of the "Video Recorder" to allow the Surround View cameras to record 360-degree activity? If so, seems like such a bargain. The dealer sales person was unable to tell me. I'd like to undersatnd what is the "Video Recorder." I notice the 2025 models now have "Drive Recorder" which seems to address this.

2. If I want front and rear video recording capabilities, is my only option now to purchase a dashcam. I am seriously considering the "Advanced Car Eye 3.0 Pro", even at the estimated cost of $1,500 dealer installed. Are most of you going this route, or should I be considering 3rd party products?

Thanks for your patience with this very first post in these forums.

- Felix

[Mani59]

I have moved this to the G42 forum.

[ryo-]

the drive recorder is just a button you push and it will save the last 20 seconds (configurable) and next 20 seconds using all the cameras (configurable).

[MPR]

Doesnt it also save X seconds prior to a collision occurring? I could be wrong

[Jumanji]

Once activated it records 20 seconds prior and 20 seconds after the activation time. I believe it auto activates as well, in an event of an accident.

[Thawke]

You need to configure those 20 seconds though, not sure what it comes with as standard, but there are options to change the time before, time after, etc...

[Blue Spruce]

You can purchase it after buying the car through the myBMW app with what BMW calls "Connected Drive Upgrades". I think it was like $139.

[kudos]

I believe it will also take video before and after if someone attempts or does steal your vehicle. You can view it from your phone I think but I haven't tried.