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Originally Posted by notfarnow View Post
Even with sedans, I'm surprised by how poor the rear view is on newer cars.

With my dad's '81 300sd, I have a wonderful full view backing up. With my '99 e300d, the trunk is so high it's really hard to see what's behind me. Hence backing in when I arrive, and I know what's around.

Yep! With my CRX and miata I don't think I could miss a squirrel if it was behind me, but I test drove a new GTI, it's got awful rear view visibility.
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