GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 02-11-10, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!
I don't think I'll be throwing my car into 'R' during driving to find out if the backup camera works, but thanks for 'advice'? I actually did a little deeper search and found out there is way (at least on the IS), so I'm not sure if that will work on the GS.
As far as warranty goes, I know it most likely voided my warranty, but I really enjoy entertaining and showing off the DVD capability while driving!
if it works on the IS, itll work on the gs, i believe. can you show us this thread?
Old 02-12-10, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vuiskool
if it works on the IS, itll work on the gs, i believe. can you show us this thread?
I'm not sure if I'm willing to be the 'guinea pig' on this one, but this is what I found:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-camera-2.html
Old 02-13-10, 02:21 AM
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Old 02-13-10, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
Hello everyone! I'm a newb here to this forum and to the Lexus community! I used to have an '05 BMW 530i that I totalled, and this past weekend I purchased a used CPO '06 GS300 fully loaded. I am VERY happy to say that I am trully enjoying this car waaaay more than my beemer. I just finished doing the DVD hack thanks to everyone here at this forum!
Now I have a couple of questions:
-Is there a way to turn on the backup camera while driving?
-What video file formats can the DVD changer play (.avi, .mpeg4)?

Thank you everyone for all the hints and tricks!!
You bought it for teh tape deck, right? haha. how is your dashboard, any squeaks or creaks?

How much did you pay, how many miles?
Old 02-13-10, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
Hello everyone! I'm a newb here to this forum and to the Lexus community! I used to have an '05 BMW 530i that I totalled, and this past weekend I purchased a used CPO '06 GS300 fully loaded. I am VERY happy to say that I am trully enjoying this car waaaay more than my beemer. I just finished doing the DVD hack thanks to everyone here at this forum!
Now I have a couple of questions:
-Is there a way to turn on the backup camera while driving?
-What video file formats can the DVD changer play (.avi, .mpeg4)?

Thank you everyone for all the hints and tricks!!
Originally Posted by rominl
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it plays dvd video (TS_VIDEO, that directory format, i don't know what's the standard name). it can also play video cd, which is not a common format here in the US

won't play .avi or mp4. basically you can't just burn a dvd data disc, it won't read
mine plays cds with mp3 format.
Old 02-13-10, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
Hello everyone! I'm a newb here to this forum and to the Lexus community! I used to have an '05 BMW 530i that I totalled, and this past weekend I purchased a used CPO '06 GS300 fully loaded. I am VERY happy to say that I am trully enjoying this car waaaay more than my beemer. I just finished doing the DVD hack thanks to everyone here at this forum!
Now I have a couple of questions:
-Is there a way to turn on the backup camera while driving?
-What video file formats can the DVD changer play (.avi, .mpeg4)?

Thank you everyone for all the hints and tricks!!
I also am teh newb. I guess we'll figure out how things work in time. I have an '06 GS300 awd. Interesting you didn't get another BMW.. how did you total your 530i?
Old 02-13-10, 09:33 PM
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Welcome to CL..
Old 02-13-10, 11:32 PM
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My car ended up in a ditch due to me to paying attention as I was reaching for my phone.
I was actually looking at a 535i(twin turbo), but their base model(non-sport, no navi, over 70k miles) was over $30k. I paid $25k fully loaded with 49k miles, and no queaks/creaks on my dash after the mod.
Old 02-14-10, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jsolarte
My car ended up in a ditch due to me to paying attention as I was reaching for my phone.
I was actually looking at a 535i(twin turbo), but their base model(non-sport, no navi, over 70k miles) was over $30k. I paid $25k fully loaded with 49k miles, and no queaks/creaks on my dash after the mod.
ouch, I paid $10 grand more 2 years ago for my gs300awd with 18K. I suppose we are both better of than the guy who paid $50K in 2006. Still depreciation is nasty.

hey did your insurance rates go up after the accident?
Old 02-14-10, 06:59 PM
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Depreciation on my 2004 525 was even worse, I paid $32k in 2007 and it was valued at $10k on KBB...ouch
Yup, my insurance went up about $30 extra a month
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