Damn Shame on Lexus - yet again :(

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01-08-08, 08:05 AM

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Oh no... our world is over. Ahhhhh!!

Bro, I went to Pep Boys and bought a nice power inverter for $50.

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01-08-08, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by B.Diddy

I just read the entire manual, and to my dismay I didnt see any identification of a 115v power outlet in the trunk or center console. This is such a useful accessory as sometimes we have poweritems or lights or whatever you'd like to use.

I for one have a plug in airbag jack that I received for Xmas that I can no longer use as easy as I thought with the GS. its sad that my Toyota Maxtrix had this.

Sighhhh.... as you were. Im sad now.

Duh, you can get an "inverter" that can plug into cigarette lighter outlet and convert DC 12V to AC 115V...

As a bonus, you can use the inverter on the airplane too!!!

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01-08-08, 11:18 AM

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I am very well aware of the inverter boxes. Too bad its not built in is my point. Its convenient for using laptops or whatever.

FYI.... I read the entire manual in hopes of finding one. I didnt read the manual to ***** and complain about things I didnt find. In most cases cars are coming equipped with these type of convenience item now.

Nevermind, I'll go back to worrying if my 22's will rub.

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01-08-08, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by B.Diddy

In most cases cars are coming equipped with these type of convenience item now.

out of curiosity, what other passenger cars come with it? i know you said your matrix has one, and i consider that half station wagon. what other sedans have it

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01-08-08, 03:34 PM

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I will gather a small list... Most Minivans and Crossover vehicles come equipped with it. Im just saying that Lexus being the relentless pursuier of perfection might just offer such a convenient amenity. I mean its nice to know its there in an emergency. That and a decent trunk lighting system would be great. I mean I moved over into a GS for space and long term family comfort i guess. Maybe Im not thinking wealthy enough??!!

I would honestly use that outlet more than the Bluetooth Phone interface that I dont ever plan to use

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01-08-08, 03:57 PM

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ic, i guess it's different between people. i can't think of myself using 115v outlet in my ls or gs. but i use bluetooth phone every day

i agree minivans, suv, etc... a lot of them have the 115v outlet

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01-08-08, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsGX

As they say "I'd rather look at it, then for it".

Never heard that one before but it shall be repeated

I wonder if I can use it to explain strip club visits

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01-08-08, 05:23 PM

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well.. i guess when there is nothing else to worry about, you start pin pointing the little things ..

really

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01-08-08, 07:37 PM

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Why is this even being discussed?

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01-09-08, 08:50 AM

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Maybe should've bought a Matrix, minivan, SUV, crossovers, or the LS to begin with if you really wanted the feature.

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01-09-08, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yang1815

Maybe should've bought a Matrix, minivan, SUV, crossovers, or the LS to begin with if you really wanted the feature.

That's harsh, it'll cost the OP at least 20k more to get into a comparably equipped LS460 - simply not cost effective for a 115v plug . . .

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01-09-08, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2thfixr

Interesting complaint. If we take things a couple of steps further, why not just get an RV? 110V AC outlets, generator, kitchen table, kitchen, bathroom, bed, etc etc. Scratch that.... it still won't work, there isn't a pool or room for a stripper pole.

Robert, this is just about the funniest thing I have ever read on this forum!

Actually I stayed in an RV this fall out in Montana that was large enough for a stripper pole, but we couldn't find any girls and all the sheep were Baaaahshful!