...old school fo sho !...I'm witya on those autodim mirrors, T/elves...never really dim nuff or, like u said, fast nuff...compass on the LTD Nav/Sys's all I need...

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My premium model came with the auto-dimming mirror. While I could take or leave the actual auto-dimming feature (I do think it works pretty well FWIW), I do appreciate the built in compass very much.

 

same here, it was on the one I wanted and it seems to do it's job. Would I have asked for it? no, but I don't mind that it's there

 

I've got the basic mirror as well. Since I never like to have the mirror dimmed in any car I'm driving, the autodim would've been a huge headache for me (I've driven cars with them and I still don't like my mirror dimmed).

The only time I touch my mirror is after my wife's driven the XV and I need to adjust it back to my height. Funny thing is my wife is the same way; neither of us dim the mirrors in any car we drive (and yes we drive at night, not just daylight).

 

Auto dimming mirrors are stupid.

I hate gadgets and gimmickry. It's a effin car OK? Crap like this just dumbs down drivers. Last thing I need is a more dumb drivers on the road.

 

Mirrors? What mirrors? HA!!!!

 

The old school mirror that came with the XV. I flip it during the day as well, I don't need to see the driver behind me with his finger up his nose at the lights, just that there is a vehicle back there. I'll flip it back for changing lanes.

 

It seems like the vast majority of the XV's that are sold out here have one of the auto-dimming mirrors installed. Must be a high-margin add-on.

 

Mine is auto as I AUTOMATICALLY switch it when some a*****e comes up behind me with his hi beams on. It also activates my slam on the brakes mode, lol.

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Mine came with the auto-dimming mirror. I wouldn't have sought it out. However, after using it, I've come to appreciate it. Like the OP, I keep all my dash lights dim (can't see them in daylight if I forget to kill the headlights during the day), but the dimming mirror performs well enough for me to be happy with it.

This is the first car I've had with the auto-dimming mirror. I've never felt the need for one and honestly won't seek it out in my next vehicle.

 

Auto dimming for me. Had them for years. When I test drove my XV it didn't have one. I had one installed when I bought it.

 

Old school. I have rarely flipped my mirror. Only if I absolutely must.

 

Auto dimming is an absolute must. An auto dim mirror in dim mode has MUCH better visibility than a manual mirror in dim mode.
It's a completely different process. One uses a liquid. One has two mirrors. The prior offers much more accurate optics.


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I had considered getting the auto dimming but after having my car for a while, don't see the need. Maybe it's the heavy tinted rear glass or the ride height or a combination, but have never had to flip the lever from the lights behind me being too bright. My previous Pontiac I wished I had auto dimming for sure, but so far, not so much in the XV. I would however like the compass though.

 

Good grief. I can't believe the number of people who don't dim their manual mirrors when driving! I'd be blind if I didn't. Eyes of steel you all must have! Heck, I'll even adjust my side mirrors to get away from the glare if I'm traveling for a long distance on the interstate at night.

 

Seem to like the auto dimming feature. Though I hate the retarded compass staring at me. Asked the service writer how to turn it off? He said you don't, W.T.F.!

 

Small piece of black electrical tape. Use it to cover nearly every little LED power light for electronics in my bedroom.

 

My XV came equipped with the old school, manual flip mirror. My last three cars came equipped with the auto dimming rearview mirror and I at times miss this feature. My initial thought was that with factory tinted glass, I would not miss a mirror dimming automatically. I was wrong. I would like to purchase an auto dimming rearview mirror in the future but want to purchase a few other accessories first.

 

Mine came with the auto dim mirror and I took the one out of my former Baja that had homelink and auto dim and put it in this car. And yes I do have the home link programmed

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Mine came with it. My Mini didn't have one (it only came with some $1500 package on the Mini) and I didn't really notice or care. I'm actually more jazzed about the Homelink so I can eliminate the garage door remote. I have the WORST garage door remote. It will be nice to toss that in the trash.

 

Ours came with the auto-dimming mirror (popular package 1). We have not taken advantage of it yet due to no night driving but our other car has it and it is definitely useful.

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Tonight was the first time i got to use the auto dimming that came with my car. It was cool enough. My previous car had dark tint on the back window, so i never really used the manual flip much, but the XVs tint is lighter, so the dimmer is nice to have imo.

 

I have a gentex mirror with a backup cam monitor and compass built into it and it is also auto dimming. Got it for the monitor feature - the auto dimming was just part of the package. I must say the dimming works very well and would recommend it though it is certainly not a necessary feature, but it is way more necessary than say, auto windshield wipers.

 

Huh. Hadn't thought about an after-market mirror. Did you have it installed or tackle it yourself, b2002? Is the camera's visual very large and is it part of the rear-view mirror itself?

 

Yes, I did the install myself and it works very well. The monitor is completely invisible until it comes on and when it comes on the display is sharp, clear, and bright. It is pricey though at around $600-650 for the parts. The Gentex is a quality product - they make oem mirrors for major car manufacturers.

Here is a link to one thread where I mentioned the install. The thread also contains a link to a site with very helpful instruction if you DIY.

http://www.subaruxvforum.com/forum/lighting-electrical/8514-brand-new-backup-camera-question.html

 

If it wasn't already on mine (PP2) I wouldn't have paid for it or Homelink. I would have been fine with a garage opener clipped to visor. Also, I don't need the compass to tell which direction I'm driving. The Sun does that for me.

 

The auto dimming rear view mirror is a nice convenience. My XV came with it as a package. If I ever drove another car without one, I'd probably think it was broken!

 

Don't all XVs sold in the States come with an auto dimming rear-view mirror because of the mandatory "Premium package"? The first vehicle I've ever owned in 25yrs of vehicle ownership that had an auto dimming mirror was my leased 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i CVT Premium. Funny thing with the Legacy was it came with the standard mirror in a plastic bag in the trunk. Apparently the auto dimming / compass setup is distribution center installed. My XV didn't come with a loose standard mirror.

Regardless, I completely don't get why someone would WANT to swap out their auto dimmer to a standard mirror? The standard flip ones feel like something from the dollar store and every time you touch it, you move it out of adjustment because of the "quality" of the whole assembly.

Auto dimmer all the way.

 

Regardless, I completely don't get why someone would WANT to swap out their auto dimmer to a standard mirror?

Control. I know I like to be in control of my car. I like to control when the headlights are on or off, when my doors lock, when my car shifts (I'm a manual driver). Having the car do everything for me makes me lazy or forgetful.

I've gotten used to the auto dimmer... And i really don't spend too much time looking in the rear view. But i can completely understand why someone would hate it. Ymmv!