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Old 12-29-04, 11:28 AM   #1
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Default does anyone know what new features the GS will have?

Can anyone confirm if the new GS will have these features? I'm in the market for either the 530, e320, TL, or RL. Hopefully the GS will be the one...

voice-activated navi
bluetooth
auto rearsunshade
auto rear headrests
xm
smart key (keyless access system)
navtraffic (like the new rl)
onstar (it's stupid, but i'm just curious)
dvd-a
active front light system
auto-level hids
auto-on/off headlights
rain sensing wipers
folding side-view mirrors
homelink
dynamic cruise control
parking assist (beeping or rearview camera)
10 way power driver seat or is it 8 way
led brake lights
maintenance reminder system
tire pressure monitor
ventilated front seats
power door closers (like old legend coupe and new ls)

thanks for all that reply

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Old 12-29-04, 11:46 AM   #2
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voice-activated navi - YES
bluetooth - YES
-auto rearsunshade - YES
xm - I think so
-smart key (keyless access system) - YES also push button start
navtraffic (like the new rl) - No only available on the new rl
dvd-a - Possible
-active front light system - YES
-auto-level hids - YES Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
-auto-on/off headlights - YES
-rain sensing wipers - YES
-folding side-view mirrors - YES
-homelink - YES
-dynamic cruise control - YES
-parking assist (beeping or rearview camera) - YES
-10 way power driver seat or is it 8 way - YES(10)
-led brake lights - YES
maintenance reminder system - Not liek the rl is what ur thinking
-tire pressure monitor - YES(TPM)

Also has
-AWD on v6 model
-Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM) system
-18-inch wheels on the V8 model
-Pre-Collision System (PCS)
-knee airbags
-Steering Sensitive Clearance Sonar

Someone please correct me if i made any mistakes or left anythign out
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Old 12-29-04, 11:48 AM   #3
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great, how about a steering column that folds up and in when you turn off the car?
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Old 12-29-04, 11:49 AM   #4
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nahh it dont fold up but it is teloscopic or however u spell it basically it moves out of ur way wen u trun the car off
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Old 12-29-04, 11:52 AM   #5
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how do you know all this?
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Old 12-29-04, 11:54 AM   #6
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how about moving vents like the LS?
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Old 12-29-04, 11:55 AM   #7
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I dunno bout that one
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Old 12-29-04, 12:09 PM   #8
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Every new feature is just another potential problem point. MB has learned the hard way that sutffing every new gadgets and system in a car to make the marketing guys happy is not really a good idea.
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Old 12-29-04, 12:18 PM   #9
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great, how about a steering column that folds up and in when you turn off the car?
Yes the steering wheel tilts up and away for those models with memory seating.

FYI - Voice activated Nav and Bluetooth will be available.
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Old 12-29-04, 01:54 PM   #10
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telescoping has been on the GS since 2nd gen, no way they are taking it out
voice recognition nav is already available no the 4th gen nav (since 04 ls430 and 05 most lexus models), so it's going to be on for sure
homelink has been on lexus since long long time ago

i am not sure about moving vents and power door/trunk close though. i think it might make more sense to have those exclusively for the ls430
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Everything FACT is here.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-third-generation/137996-2006-lexus-gs-official-info-thread-56k-grab-a-lunch-tons-of-pics-updated-02-10-05-a.html

Welcome to Clublexus. Romiil and Ballzz has answered correctly as well.
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Old 12-29-04, 02:21 PM   #12
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Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
Someone please correct me if i made any mistakes or left anythign out
Not sure what you mean by AFS, but it WILL have the front headlights that swivel left and right in turns, if that is what you are referring to.

Nice car.....I looked at one closely yesterday at the D.C. Auto Show....they had a silver-gray 2006 RWD there. The sloped roofline is very low, though....this is not going to be a car for NBA guys.

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Old 12-29-04, 02:37 PM   #13
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Every new feature is just another potential problem point. MB has learned the hard way that sutffing every new gadgets and system in a car to make the marketing guys happy is not really a good idea.

No....... Complexity does not necessarily mean unreliability. Look at the Lexus LX470 and the Infiniti Q45....two extraordinarily complex vehicles. They both.......along with most Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti products.....are right at the industry top for reliability. The difference.....at least in principle......is very simple. The Japanese design and build reliable electronics. The Europeans don't. Recent quality studies and audits have shown that much of the problem with the electronics in European vehicles stems from the way electrical connectors are designed and installed at the factory. It is much harder on the European designs for the assembly line worker to reach the connectors, attach and hook them up properly, and then confirm the security of the attachment. This, of course, sets the stage for many problems later. The Japanese connectors, on the other hand are simple, foolproof, easy for the assembly line worker to reach, and confirm the security of the attachment with a loud snap to let the worker know it is on correctly.
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telescoping has been on the GS since 2nd gen, no way they are taking it out
voice recognition nav is already available no the 4th gen nav (since 04 ls430 and 05 most lexus models), so it's going to be on for sure
homelink has been on lexus since long long time ago

i am not sure about moving vents and power door/trunk close though. i think it might make more sense to have those exclusively for the ls430
I think they will have auto trunk close feature by looking at this photo


Does anyone know if the side-view mirrors will actually fold in, when the car is parked?
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I think they will have auto trunk close feature by looking at this photo


Does anyone know if the side-view mirrors will actually fold in, when the car is parked?
Probably GSs sold in Japan, not here. Parking is so tight in Japan, that is needed. We have tons of space here and it would really be a gimmick.

I agree with MMarshall. The LS 430 and Q45 are very complex and tops in reliablity. The SC430 with a folding roof has gotten the best quality score EVER in JD Power.
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