Upgrading the Lexus Rx330
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Do anyone know if it is possible to upgrade the the RX 330? I would like to have a built in navigation but I don't know if this is possible. Or do you guys think it would be best just to get a mobile navigation system?
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As we've often said around here, it's probably cheaper to trade the car, since installing a factory nav will involve changing a vast number of parts. Installing an aftermarket radio with a nav function is possible, but again will require a good bit of cash and/or skills. A third solution - a standalone "portable" nav device, such as those from Garmin, Magellan, and others is a pretty decent alternative that offers at least two advantages -
You can move it from car to car relatively easily, and in some models you can program a long trip on your home or office computer. Save the file to a flash drive, and feed it to your nav system to quickly and easily plan your route without all of the screen taps and pokes required to program a typically obtuse in-car nav with the details of an extended road trip.
You can move it from car to car relatively easily, and in some models you can program a long trip on your home or office computer. Save the file to a flash drive, and feed it to your nav system to quickly and easily plan your route without all of the screen taps and pokes required to program a typically obtuse in-car nav with the details of an extended road trip.
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Get a portable Navi, best bet.
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You're right on the money! Soon, soon....
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I use a MIO C310X, I love it.
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I would recommend getting an aftermarket nav, because believe it or not, getting a dealer-installed nav actually decreases resale value.
And also the aftermarket navs are a LOT cheaper.
And also the aftermarket navs are a LOT cheaper.
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I got my Mio for $199 and it works great!
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Here is an example of a aftermaket multimedia nav system with some other toys we put into a friends leased 2007 RX350. Hope this get the wheels turning.
Original set up
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20006.jpg)
Upgraded with custom kit
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20051.jpg)
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20062.jpg)
Speak easy button for nav system
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20057.jpg)
Ipod sync in glove box
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20048.jpg)
DVD Nav drive in rear storage area "nothing fancy" just easy to access if needed
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20020.jpg)
Blutooth cell phone interupt system goes through factory speakers
Original set up
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20006.jpg)
Upgraded with custom kit
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20051.jpg)
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20062.jpg)
Speak easy button for nav system
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20057.jpg)
Ipod sync in glove box
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20048.jpg)
DVD Nav drive in rear storage area "nothing fancy" just easy to access if needed
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20020.jpg)
Blutooth cell phone interupt system goes through factory speakers
![](http://www.jmlaudio.com/ll%202007%20Lexus%20RX350%20079.jpg)
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That's hot! How much?
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It better not be a lease...otherwise, you will spend more $$ putting it back, otherwise, you take a deduction.