ahnj

2004 ES330 has the 'Destination by Number' feature.

I believe this is a new feature for the ES, LS and LX.

One gripe I have about the NAV is that the 5 million POI database still does not cover the entire yellowpages. While certain catagories suchs as ATMs and gas stations are complete, others are completely left out.

Rx900

damn, how come Lexus couldn't have made it available to ALL their vehicles??? hmmm, still my suspicion of "they are saving the new features for the refreshed gx, or the newly redesigned Gx", that's always been my hunch when Lexus comes out with new technologies in their other cars.

Capirato

The changes are all in the software.

I had an Alpine unit on my '97 QX4. Over the years I used three different versions of software. I have no doubt that the upgrade version for the GX will be much different than what is being used today.

~ Cap

Gohawks63

The issue remains thought that lyxxsx stated that he has version 3.1 as I do as well and he does not have this feature.

powersofal

Your nav screens are much different - wonder why? When I was purchasing my GX 470 last summer we looked at Toyota's but one funny thing happened. When we when to test drive they wouldn't let us drive it. Yes you hear me right. Unless I put 1500 of earnest money down to drive it. If I didn't like it they would give the 1500 towards another Toyota but not give it back. So I told no thanks!!!

I looked at the LX 470 - but it seemed like with everything I got on my GX it was going to be 20k more and I just didn't see what the appeal was. I did like how the LX handled.

Thanks to all for all your postings - sure has given alot of light on the Nav features!!!

mink92890

That is comin soon to all new Lexus's, as the 04' LS430 has the same features as that Land Cruiser did... Lexus calls it the 4th Generation Navigation System. You also have the same colored screen, with the abillity to change the color about 4 different ways


Mink92890

Gohawks63

True, the Nav system has the ability to tailor quite a few features.

Gohawks63

That's insane, and depending on the state, may even be illegal. I've never been pressured into leaving a deposit, just for a test drive.

lyxxsx1

I know. You would think Toyota would use the better version on the Lexus instead on the Toyota since it's consider their luxury line.

Gohawks63

I'm guessing it may be on platform since the LX most likely has the same version as the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser is also "up market", $$ wise at least, from the GX.

Capirato

Well, as promised I took care of that matter.

~ Cap

lyxxsx1

Cap, Which method did you use to resolve the matter?

Capirato

lyxxsx1, I used the toggle switch method.

~ Cap

GXLUV

Cap... Any problems? how long to complete? I REALLY want to do this as well... but I dont want to screw myself on the NAV warranty... cause if something goes wrong.. itz gonna be 'spensive..

Kash

newer disks also contain newer firmwares for the nav system.. i wonder if someone can get a hold of the 3.1 disk and use it in the gx.. the new disk will flash the new firmware on the nav system... just wonder if the navigation system will accept the disk or reject it.. or try and flash and fail...