blueskyjs

hello~~~
does anyone know where to get aftermarket navigation for 2014 ES350? is it same unit as 2013?
thank you.

sharmila19

I am in the market to purchase one. Have you given any thought to purchasing ipad w/o data plan, unlocked, so that you can use the GPS feature w/o using data?

bc6152

Check Sewell Lexus for the part numbers and compare. The number for 2013 should be close to the number for 2014 - or maybe even the same for the NAV unit. That way you would know for sure. Then I would look for one in a wreck yard (formerly known as a junkyard) or simply buy a new one from Lexus.

Nelexus88

Are you asking about getting a factory navigation system to install in a non-navigation equipped ES or getting something like an aftermarket Garmin GPS? My '14 ES350 has factory navigation but when I need to do some serious navigating, I pull out my much preferred Garmin 40 and set it on the dash.

bc6152

I'm with you. IMO the Lexus NAV unit fails. The 2014 Honda is even worse...Hello Garmin... Save yourself a lot of money Blueskyjs and pick up a Garmin to set on the dash.

lesz

From what I've read in other threads here, trying to retrofit a non-Nav ES with a Nav system is expensive (and takes a lot of time) because lots of components need to be switched out.

My ES is the 5th vehicle that I've owned with a Nav system. None of the Nav systems in any of those vehicles has come close to being as good as even the two navigation apps that I have on my Android phone. Still, I find it useful to have a built-in navigation system. Just having the map there all the time and in a convenient location is useful to me, and, while the Lexus navigation system may not be perfect, one thing that I have to give the designers credit for is the placement of the screen. With the screen in the recessed alcove on the dash, it is the only navigation screen that I've ever had that doesn't wash out in sunlight and that is easily readable in any light. Also, its placement as far forward in the cabin as possible makes it easy to glance at the screen with only movement of the eyes and without having to turn ones head. Thus, just the map alone makes having the system worthwhile to me.

I doubt that I will ever buy another vehicle without a navigation system, and a navigation system is an option that, more than most, returns a high percentage of its cost at re-sale or trade-in time because used car buyers seem to really value them.

blueskyjs

they use same part for yr 2013 and 2014. if you could find one, i'm more than happy to buy it. thanks a lot.

blueskyjs

i'm looking for in-dash unit. doesn't matter it is factory or aftermarket. thank you.

mackbuck12

Do they make aftermarket in dash GPS units?

bc6152

If you want an aftermarket NAV/entertainment system of high quality that can be installed to look factory, check out this link:

www.crutchfield.com

The company has numerous systems at varying prices that look very good and are custom fitted. Many with more features than Lexus is offering.
Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion, etc. I've been dealing with Crutchfield for over 20 years and they are top shelf.

bootman

Did you actually try to find anything for a 2013-2014 ES?
Every category comes up as "Sorry, but we haven't researched this part of your vehicle."

Lexi66

Is the exact name of your Garmin model Garmin 40 or Garmin 40 nuvi

Feedback please?

Can anyone else speak to the quality/preference of a Garmin 40?

bc6152

No, I didn't look for the Lexus. I know that they have always had units that fit various cars with a custom look and thought they'd also have it for Lexus. Maybe not.

Arty101

Bob, Could be still too new.

chromedome

I'm running an aftermarket unit in my 2014 ES300h. It's a touchscreen 7" unit with a scrolling controller that looks like the Remote Touch mouse. Climate control, Bluetooth and audio all interface with the existing system and there's also a navigation app.

I'm in China though, not sure about what the US market has. Mine was installed by an official Lexus dealer.