When I test drove the TL-S I couldn't really see the end of the car. I don't use the side mirrors this time and therefore didn't know how much room I had. Had the same problem with the Monte Carlo. You guys managed?

 

You need the OEM spolier. You can see the top of it out the back window so you can tell where the end of your trunk is.

 

No offense, I just wonder how tall are you. My wife was complaining about that when test-driving the car. I think the rear spoiler (which I added) helps her to see the end of the car (as suggested by pianoman41).

 

I never thought of the spoiler helping, but I was thinking of getting a lip spoiler and that just makes me want it more. I use the tilting passenger mirror to see where my back tire is. Maybe one of those elliptical mirrors on the drivers outside mirror would help more? But, a little tacky.

 

HUH? U guys for real? dont mean to rip.. but, cant back-up with out probs? in a car? hmmm... check with the DMV..

 

I just judge it by feeling.... and using both side mirrors to see the rear of the car.. :P

 

I close my eyes and use "The Force."

 

LOL!

I have to say that my TLS is a lot harder to back up accurately than my previous car, a 97 Accord. I think it's because you can't see either the front end or the rear end of the car, what with the downward sloping rear deck. Also, there are a lot of curves in the interior which makes it a little difficult to see exactly how the side of the car lines up.

I find that the tilting side mirror is a huge help. I can now back into parking spots with better precision because I can see my rear wheel.

I'm still having trouble gauging exactly how wide the car is, though. I think I've got it to within 5" now. I like to slide dead center into each parking spot, and I still find myself several inches too close to one side or another. I always hit dead center in my Accord.

Just being anal retentive!

 

that's why i'm working on the rear-view camera for all those folks that have an LCD or navi-video adapter

 

How about the "Sound" also?

 

My curb feelers help a lot too!!

 

Sorry if I offend, but curb feelers? Eeewwww..... too tacky! Only old fogies use them (and utterly hopeless drivers-which in no way am I implying that you belong to this group!). The only way you get it right is practice, practice, practice. If you parallel every day, it should become second nature to you.

 

Here's one available on eBay. Remember, "if you don't win these, you'll be bummed!"