AUX input on GS??
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I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooo ANGRY!!!!!!
The new IS is coming out next month with standar aux input.
I just purchased a 2006 GS430....WHY couldnt Lexus put an AUX input in it also??? Bastids!!!!!
The AUX input piece cost less than 5 bucks at radio shack. Purchased in volume from manufacturer would prolly make these things cost 50 cents a pop. I bought a 60 grand car and they couldnt include this?? I am soooooooooooooo disappointed in Lexus for this. They KNOW everyones using some kind of mp3 player these days. I really wonder what was the reason to NOT include an aux input in the 06 GS...or did some dummy there forget??
Dont get me wrong. I love the car. I will be a repeat customer with Lexus (maybe) because overall I feel they give me the best bang for MY buck. I love the build, quality, finish, etc....but this one little aux input would have made it the PERFECT car for me. I live in NYC so those FM transmitters suck here....nothing but static. Tape adapters (what i have to live with) are retarded and sound quality from them sucks. I dont want any aftermarket stuff installed by anyone in my ride.
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The new IS is coming out next month with standar aux input.
I just purchased a 2006 GS430....WHY couldnt Lexus put an AUX input in it also??? Bastids!!!!!
The AUX input piece cost less than 5 bucks at radio shack. Purchased in volume from manufacturer would prolly make these things cost 50 cents a pop. I bought a 60 grand car and they couldnt include this?? I am soooooooooooooo disappointed in Lexus for this. They KNOW everyones using some kind of mp3 player these days. I really wonder what was the reason to NOT include an aux input in the 06 GS...or did some dummy there forget??
Dont get me wrong. I love the car. I will be a repeat customer with Lexus (maybe) because overall I feel they give me the best bang for MY buck. I love the build, quality, finish, etc....but this one little aux input would have made it the PERFECT car for me. I live in NYC so those FM transmitters suck here....nothing but static. Tape adapters (what i have to live with) are retarded and sound quality from them sucks. I dont want any aftermarket stuff installed by anyone in my ride.
Life IS tough.
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My 2 cents is the Lexus IS is more of a kids car, hint the Ipod. Where as the GS is more professional/older crowd. I know a lot of people of all ages have an IPO’s, just my thoughts
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Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
I Life IS tough.
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Oh well, we just have to assume that each successive year will bring new models with better features and options. I used to want to purchase and keep my cars for five to seven years. Now it seems a "new" car can be outdated in about a year
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Either way, I love my current GS, but am looking to changing to the GS460, GS450H, or the '07 LS in a few years.
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Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
The AUX input piece cost less than 5 bucks at radio shack. Purchased in volume from manufacturer would prolly make these things cost 50 cents a pop.
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Is it THAT difficult to hook up an external device via a cassette adapter? They sound fine. I spent $80 getting a PIE adapter for my '04 Sequoia's stereo because I thought my XM Roady would sound better through it instead of the cassette adapter. After extensive listening, I got a refund on the PIE and went back to the freebie adapter
I've also compared the audio of a Roady via a cassette adapter in my GS300 vs. the OEM XM receiver. The OeM receiver sounds better by the tiniest margin ... heck, it's probably psychological since I didn't do a double-blind test.
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Originally Posted by costanza
Is it THAT difficult to hook up an external device via a cassette adapter?
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Originally Posted by INHOCJP
Not difficult at all, but most prefer avoiding the mess created by extra wires.
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Originally Posted by costanza
Is it THAT difficult to hook up an external device via a cassette adapter? They sound fine. I spent $80 getting a PIE adapter for my '04 Sequoia's stereo because I thought my XM Roady would sound better through it instead of the cassette adapter. After extensive listening, I got a refund on the PIE and went back to the freebie adapter
I've also compared the audio of a Roady via a cassette adapter in my GS300 vs. the OEM XM receiver. The OeM receiver sounds better by the tiniest margin ... heck, it's probably psychological since I didn't do a double-blind test.
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Well my cassette adapter is effing up lately
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Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
Well my cassette adapter is effing up lately
...not sure if its the cassette adapt or the cassette player itself. I think its the cassette player. It keeps ejecting the cassette every 1 to 5 minutes on its own and the cassette player is very loud...it sounds like its fast forwarding all the time. When I go for my 15k service I will have them look at it.
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Err, I correct myself. It is NOT the tape player. It is the actualt Tape adapter which is the problem.
Oh and I am not very adventurous and dont want anyone taking apart my dash to install a wire.
Oh and I am not very adventurous and dont want anyone taking apart my dash to install a wire.
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