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Old 06-07-06, 09:08 AM
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Default Update on Sirius Availability

I received an update directly from Sirius regarding availabilty in the IS....


They are in the final phases of launch planning. They anticipate availability within the next 60-90 days. They are working with Lexus to finalize the implementation timing.


So there it is...directly from the source!
Old 06-07-06, 10:14 AM
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How come it took the IS so much longer than the BMW 3 to get sat into the cars. It's not like sat radio is a brand new technology.
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Originally Posted by shoei
How come it took the IS so much longer than the BMW 3 to get sat into the cars. It's not like sat radio is a brand new technology.
I imagine dollars played a large role...
Old 06-07-06, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by shoei
How come it took the IS so much longer than the BMW 3 to get sat into the cars. It's not like sat radio is a brand new technology.

It's not the fault of Lexus...blame Sirius for not having their ***** together.

XM > Sirius anyway.

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i want sirius!
please keep this thread alive
Old 06-07-06, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dfw350
i want sirius!
please keep this thread alive
well, sirius is coming....
Old 06-07-06, 10:51 AM
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im wanting sirius as well . . . i was just emailing my dealer earlier today about his topic. Good thread!
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Originally Posted by conekiller
It's not the fault of Lexus...blame Sirius for not having their ***** together.

XM > Sirius anyway.


Ahh i see so it's kinda like Bacon > sausage when you order those breakfast
specials at a hole in the wall diner.
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I can't wait!!!
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Huh??? Bacon? Sausage?

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Vegetable medley! lol.. sike.
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I got an email back from my dealer and he said they are not available yet (we have figured out) but he said that he actually recommended the XM because the receiver for Sirius is a lot bigger than the XM one. . . and ALSO that the reception on the XM is actually better, saying they have had a few of the Sirius units come back (new ES i think) because of complaints.

Think this was just a gimmick to get me to go XM???
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Originally Posted by mwaull
I got an email back from my dealer and he said they are not available yet (we have figured out) but he said that he actually recommended the XM because the receiver for Sirius is a lot bigger than the XM one. . . and ALSO that the reception on the XM is actually better, saying they have had a few of the Sirius units come back (new ES i think) because of complaints.

Think this was just a gimmick to get me to go XM???
He's a salesman. He wants to sell something NOW! He may really believe that XM is the way to go, but I am always wary of salesmen...
Old 06-07-06, 09:09 PM
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Sirius for me as it'll be free for 9 months.
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how is it you get it free for 9 months? I have seen this before around the forums . . . how can i get 9 free months???


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