skinfan2k

where is the usb plug in the car? i have a 2009 is250

Kurtz

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AFAIK USB wasn't added until 2010 models.

Only change for 2009 was the AUX jack/power plug were moved so that you don't need a cord with a weird angle to close the console lid when using them.

calvin2376

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The charger you're looking at is ridiculous. 1) It doesn't come with an aux cord, 2) the AC adapter is far too long and will stick out of the socket too far, 3) it's $55, 4) it's called a "pimp".

Yes, for the Kensington, with both the USB plugged into the AC adapter and the aux cord plugged into the aux port, the center console cover will close.

(And in the future, don't post a question on a thread then also PM the OP to respond. It's redundant.)

teddypainz

Thanks for letting us know!! I didn't know that! I'm gonna order one! Does anyone know who much it would cost to have that problem fixed if my car isn't CPO? I bought it a few months ago just out of warranty.. I did buy a third party warranty from the dealer I bought it from (not a lexus dealer).. I wonder if this would fit under electronics that are covered under this warranty?

RickJames1

wait so for 09 models will that cord work with the usb thing? i dont have nav but also dont recall seeing a usb plug in my middle compartment

panda327

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09s don't have usb .. it wasn't until 2010 they have usb standard...
WHICH IS FUXING STUPID BECUZ 09 was the facelift :@ #$%^&*( why would they put it in the facelift

stupid lexus

Kurtz

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09 was a cosmetic facelift (which I was not a fan of)

10 was an electronic facelift (which brought the nav on par with at least a 2006-era garmin so that was a definite plus)

11 was another cosmetic facelift (which I'm also not a fan of)

skinfan2k

is the kensington worth it or the generic just fine?

calvin2376

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What generic are you referring to? I looked through every line-out cord offered through Amazon, 95% were crap from knockoff sellers, this was the only one that seemed to fit the bill and it had very positive reviews. Now that I have it, I know why. The cable quality is very good, it's black so it doesn't stick out in the car, and it comes with the AC adapter, which is small enough that it's flush with the top of the socket and you can have both the USB/AC adapter and aux plugged in and still close the center compartment.

skinfan2k

this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_1180wt_1139

is the kensington worth it?

skinfan2k

which one do you have calvin?

machefai

^don't forget awd to the 350, high-intensity-discharge headlights, headlight washers and LED daytime running lights. most cosmetic yes, but also very functional too!

panda327

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such weak sauce facelifts
should've done it all in 1 facelift ...

the packages for canadians are ridiculous too
the price we pay here for a is250 xpackage = the is350 with package

Kurtz

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Huh?

HIDs and headlight washers were available on every single year of the 2IS

(and I'm neither a fan of AWD in a car with that little hp nor of the LED DRLs)

calvin2376

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Back to the original point of the thread...

I have a 2007 IS350, no USB.

And yes, the Kensington's worth it. I've tried cheapo, unbranded $1-$5 products from eBay and Amazon sellers and more often than not, they fail or don't work as advertised. It also looks like crap: do you really want that disgusting gray plastic cord sticking out of the center console in your car?

The Kensington's black with a nice, threaded cable and is very high quality. My personal opinion, after using it? Yes, it's worth it. Don't skimp on sound.