Am in the process of looking at a 1995 S320 sedan to purchase. Have looked at the car twice now and still don't understand what the two metal rods (one on each side of the rear)
are for. They raise up about 3" and just look like small power antennas. Are these parking aids?
Thanks.

 

I dunno. Could they be GPS and satellite radio antennae?

 

They are parking guide rods that elevate when reverse gear is selected. To the best of my knowledge they were discontinued in 1994, so make sure you are buying a 1995 model, not 1994. I have owned a 1994 S420 which had them, and they are not on my 1995 S500.

regards
Gary

2000 S430
1995 S500
2004 BMW 325CI

 

HI:
The rear antennas only come up when in Reverse, they are a guide to help in maneuvering.

 

That's cool. I wish I had a set on my truck. I could use them when I have my slide-in camper on it.

You're not saying you can actually see what you're backing into with the antenna system, are you?