General Car Conversation
#6662
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
I love CarPlay. I prefer the map systems, I like the fact that I have the same interface and all of my music etc in every car I drive, rental cars and the family car. Other carmakers also don't have interfaces as good as Teslas.
I have never even set a nav destination or paired my phone to BT in either car I have.
#6663
Lexus Fanatic
They are super cool, but not for me for a few reasons. I love the styling, and the interior is nice but build quality is not to the level of other $130,000 cars, better than Tesla though. The car feels like an EV, it has a distinct EV motor whine which sounds pretty cool, but it didn't blow me away the way the i7 did. It rides well and handles great, but the lack of an air suspension is apparent in the overall sophistication of the ride. I drove of course my car but also an S580 right afterwards and the polish of the ride is nowhere close.
Good news is the Lucids now have carplay!
Good news is the Lucids now have carplay!
#6665
Pole Position
i7 would be about $135,000, S580 would be about $142,000. i7 is much better equipped than the S Class at those numbers, S Class lacks the upgraded audio, rear wheel steering etc. Comparable S580 is about $150,000 but thats more than I want to spend.
I love CarPlay. I prefer the map systems, I like the fact that I have the same interface and all of my music etc in every car I drive, rental cars and the family car. Other carmakers also don't have interfaces as good as Teslas.
I have never even set a nav destination or paired my phone to BT in either car I have.
I love CarPlay. I prefer the map systems, I like the fact that I have the same interface and all of my music etc in every car I drive, rental cars and the family car. Other carmakers also don't have interfaces as good as Teslas.
I have never even set a nav destination or paired my phone to BT in either car I have.
Good insight on Car Play, makes sense.
#6667
Lexus Fanatic
Cool. I’ve seen a few. IMO it lacks presence as its looks small. Doesn’t look like a big flagship. And interior design looks ok but not sure it will age well.
#6668
Pole Position
Can't speak for Lucid, but can tell you it's absolutely not an issue in a Tesla... And I live in FL where heat index is 100 and up for 3-4 months (including today). I sweat easily so was a little nervous about it but can't believe how it's not hot.
#6669
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
It doesn’t look like a big flagship, but it does look special and different, I think they’re beautiful. It’s also considerably smaller, it’s like a foot shorter but just as big inside.
#6670
Lexus Fanatic
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#6671
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
I have to get some lease quotes. My guess is the S and the 7 will be $1,800-$1,900 a month, the i7 has a big gas savings obviously as at $5 a gallon I’m paying $400 a month or so in fuel.
#6672
Lead Lap
It was in the original plans and still might be available one day but not anytime soon.
I love CarPlay. I prefer the map systems, I like the fact that I have the same interface and all of my music etc in every car I drive, rental cars and the family car. Other carmakers also don't have interfaces as good as Teslas.
I have never even set a nav destination or paired my phone to BT in either car I have.
I have never even set a nav destination or paired my phone to BT in either car I have.
#6673
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
I honestly see no reason to even try the MB nav lol. I do like the augmented reality