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Old 03-28-05, 05:53 AM
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Cool is it worth the money mark levinson audio

i was thinking about not choosing the mark levinson audio,precollison,and the radar cruise control.but getting navigation system with backup camera,and other option features what you guys think.
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Personally, I won't give up the Mark Levinson, but I don't care much about the rest.

I don't know about where you're located but we can't do that in Canada, if we want the ML, we have to take the NAV, PC, laser cruise as well
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Whoah, you own two coupes? Any particular reason?
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Originally Posted by HemantS
Whoah, you own two coupes? Any particular reason?
I prefer the shape of coupes in general & I don't need a sedan for now
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for the navi, i think it's worth it.
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Default for $6k not worth it

levinson does not even play mp3. It a real lot of money. Too bad can't just get nav alone
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Originally Posted by jyg es3
levinson does not even play mp3. It a real lot of money. Too bad can't just get nav alone
for 6k you don't just get ml..... that's misleading

imho it's well worth it. i got it on my sc430 and i love it, wish i had that on my gs4. and i have listened to the one on the new gs, damn it's nice
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Worth it!!!

Step up and get it, or regret it!
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Don't have a GS but heard it the system the other day at the auto show I would say it is worth it, the sound is incredible the bass that it produces sounds so nice and even sounds better than my home theater system.
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Originally Posted by rominl
for 6k you don't just get ml..... that's misleading

imho it's well worth it. i got it on my sc430 and i love it, wish i had that on my gs4. and i have listened to the one on the new gs, damn it's nice

for 6k, it's NAV plus ML, right? ...
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Originally Posted by 2000gs300
for 6k, it's NAV plus ML, right? ...
I believe it is that and a bunch of other stuff. From the Lexus website:
Navigation System/Mark Levinson® Audio System Package includes Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System with backup camera, Mark Levinson® 14-speaker 330-watt Premium Surround Sound Audio System.
Additional Options:
- One Touch Open/Close Moonroof
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist control, headlamp washers and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- Rear spoiler
- All-season run-flat tires
- Preferred Accessory Package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks)


The one thing I am curious about is whether the ML has a built in cd-changer....any ideas?

EDIT: Found out my answers. Yes, it has a In Dash 6 Disc Changer (appears to be standard, regardless if you get the ML or not).

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Originally Posted by 2000gs300
for 6k, it's NAV plus ML, right? ...
yeah it's ml + nav (they only come as a set i think) and bunch of other stuff

if it's just nav + ml usually it's about 3-4k option
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Originally Posted by jessejames
i was thinking about not choosing the mark levinson audio,precollison,and the radar cruise control.but getting navigation system with backup camera,and other option features what you guys think.
I believe that you HAVE to get the ML if you want the Navi. IMO, if you listen to music a lot, ML is worth it. I've listened to both the ML and the standard in the GS, and the standard system was unimpressive. It had a lot of trouble handling bass.
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the mark levenson sound system is alright, everything included in that package ie: nav/backup cam etc.. is awesome, but the sound quality is nothing compared to the stock system in my e320. The bose audio speakers sounds so much better and more bass!

One good thing about the GS navigation, you can watch dvd's from the nav screen, "only when parking brake is on," wonder if there's a way to rewire that.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
I believe that you HAVE to get the ML if you want the Navi. IMO, if you listen to music a lot, ML is worth it. I've listened to both the ML and the standard in the GS, and the standard system was unimpressive. It had a lot of trouble handling bass.
that's correct, the ml and the nav are "connected" and you have to get them together i beleive


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