Do I Trade my '04LS for an '08?
09-06-07, 03:23 PM
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My LS460 was built 07/07 and it has the wind noise issue. I was at the dealer today so I can get some of the TSBs done. They are ordering the parts needed to fix the wind noise, the aux port hissing sound and the transmission software update. I was told it should be all in within a week or so. I had the glove box rattle fixed as well.
09-06-07, 05:33 PM
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My dealer tried to do the TSB but my car 3/07 production has them from the factory. Yours probably will to. No fix in sight. It is a design flaw of the A pillar to be addressed in the 2009 model year. Some people just do not hear it but I am sure it is present on all.
09-07-07, 02:55 AM
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It's true. My $400 TOMTOM 910 blows smoke at my Lexus NAV. I use the TOMTOM because it's MUCH easier (more intuitive) to use and because it's portable, I can program it with waypoints before trips while sitting at my desk, instead of hunched over the steering wheel. In fact, if I was not afraid of creating a resale orphan (like buying a car today without air conditioning), I'd order an LS without NAV altogether.
Or, do they have built-in antennas? I’m thinking about
adding one to my E-350 .. to take me to a specific
address, not just the general area or street.
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09-07-07, 04:52 AM
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No antenna. They are built in. Works fine. I had a Garmin Nuvi but returned and got a TomTom910. The TomTom has both the current time and the estimated time of arrival right there in your face! I love that. The Garmin required me to go to another screen to get it. Also the TomTom has a much easier, IMHO, way to "reroute". For instance I wanted to AVOID a certain road that I knew was under construction. The TomTom will list, in text format, the route. You can them touch the section of the route you wish to avoid.
I use the TomTom in my 2004 LS430 even though it has Lexus built-in NAV. Just much easier to use and more intuitive.
09-07-07, 04:56 AM
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09-07-07, 05:54 AM
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No antenna. They are built in. Works fine. I had a Garmin Nuvi but returned and got a TomTom910. The TomTom has both the current time and the estimated time of arrival right there in your face! I love that. The Garmin required me to go to another screen to get it. Also the TomTom has a much easier, IMHO, way to "reroute". For instance I wanted to AVOID a certain road that I knew was under construction. The TomTom will list, in text format, the route. You can them touch the section of the route you wish to avoid.
I use the TomTom in my 2004 LS430 even though it has Lexus built-in NAV. Just much easier to use and more intuitive.
I use the TomTom in my 2004 LS430 even though it has Lexus built-in NAV. Just much easier to use and more intuitive.
of stores sell these. What stores would likely have the biggest and best
selection? And, best prices. (Altho you have sold on the TomTom910. And
400 seems very cheap.
I know that some sell for about 700. Are there any advantages to getting a
higher priced one? I’m getting one!!!
Big Jimm
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09-07-07, 06:44 AM
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Thank you VERY much. I’m going to check them out TODAY! I’m sure a LOT
of stores sell these. What stores would likely have the biggest and best
selection? And, best prices. (Altho you have sold on the TomTom910. And
400 seems very cheap.
I know that some sell for about 700. Are there any advantages to getting a
higher priced one? I’m getting one!!!
Big Jimm
of stores sell these. What stores would likely have the biggest and best
selection? And, best prices. (Altho you have sold on the TomTom910. And
400 seems very cheap.
I know that some sell for about 700. Are there any advantages to getting a
higher priced one? I’m getting one!!!
Big Jimm
The higher priced ones have more memory for songs, photos etc. that you'll probably not use. So I would say NOT to spend the extra for that. I got mine online at buydig.com. I think Walmart has them too as does Circuit City. It might make sense to pay a little more at a big box stores so that you can easily return it if you don't like it.
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