Nav System - Worth it?
#47
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Originally Posted by mike714
Can you interact with the nav screen while driving at all while driving? I know you can't program a destination, but how about panning around to look at the road ahead?
You can also hack the system to enable all functions of the nav system while in motion. Check out previous posts...
#48
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You can touch any part of the map and it will focus on that area, while maintaining your route guidance.
You can also hack the system to enable all functions of the nav system while in motion. Check out previous posts...
You can also hack the system to enable all functions of the nav system while in motion. Check out previous posts...
#49
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Originally Posted by mike714
Thanks. Yeah I know about the hack to open it all up. I was just wondering how functional it was stock. I'd prefer not to cut any wires on a brand new car if I could avoid it.
I understand if you don't want to cut into any wires yourself, and that's understandable. Believe me, I was sweating it a lot until it was completely done. But if you want to get the most out of your nav system, hacking it helps. Just make sure you stay safe with it.
#50
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I personally will never purchase a new car without a NAV option again. After my first expierence with a navigation system with my dads LS430 back in 2001 I knew my next car had to have that technology... Enter my current IS350 with NAV. I absolutly love the option and use it often enough. I've used many different systems. Acura, Mercedes, BMW, Infinity and Lexus and I personally like the lexus interface the best. One thing I did like about Acura and Infinity navigation is the ability to enter in a phone number as a destination instead of a street address. The Lexus sysems have be best voice guidance and the most user friendly interface IMO.
#51
Originally Posted by Ramon
One thing I did like about Acura and Infinity navigation is the ability to enter in a phone number as a destination instead of a street address. IMO.
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Originally Posted by jp82729
The Lexus nav. can do destination by phone # as well. Go to page 2 on your Destination screen.
#54
Originally Posted by mike714
Thanks. Yeah I know about the hack to open it all up. I was just wondering how functional it was stock. I'd prefer not to cut any wires on a brand new car if I could avoid it.
The NAV is great, I would not have purchased the car without it. I would have purchased an M3 if the 350 NAV system wasn't available. NAV system being the combination of navigation, rear view camera, easier to use (while driving) controls, among others.
#55
Originally Posted by dkaplan435
The hack to open up the nav functions while the car is in motion do NOT require cutting wires.. Just click on Menu, Volume, then hit the top left corner of the nav screen, then the bottom left corner of the nav screen, then hit the top left corner of the nav screen, then the bottom left corner of the nav screen, then you'll see a new menu. Hold the override button for 5 or so seconds (you'll hear a beep). Then hit the "back button" on the top right and you are ready to go!
The NAV is great, I would not have purchased the car without it. I would have purchased an M3 if the 350 NAV system wasn't available. NAV system being the combination of navigation, rear view camera, easier to use (while driving) controls, among others.
The NAV is great, I would not have purchased the car without it. I would have purchased an M3 if the 350 NAV system wasn't available. NAV system being the combination of navigation, rear view camera, easier to use (while driving) controls, among others.
#57
I'm glad I got mine with Nav. I've been to NYC a few times, and the nav is great there.
I also find it useful in CT where I live, If I'm stuck in a traffic jam I can just take an exit, and have the nav guide me home through towns I don't know.
I also like the way it looks, and the way it allows control of features (audio, AC) via the scren.
But the cherry on top is the backup camera that comes with it!
I got mine without ML to keep cost down, by the way.
I also find it useful in CT where I live, If I'm stuck in a traffic jam I can just take an exit, and have the nav guide me home through towns I don't know.
I also like the way it looks, and the way it allows control of features (audio, AC) via the scren.
But the cherry on top is the backup camera that comes with it!
I got mine without ML to keep cost down, by the way.
#58
Originally Posted by Morrissey
I'm seriously considering returning my base IS350 for one with Nav. I've been speaking with my salesman and we're going to go over the numbers today at lunch. If he can get me $2K off MSRP it would almost be a wash for me. I might have to pay a few hundred bucks out of my pocket and the lease payments might be higher, but I think it would be worth getting the Nav.
#59
Originally Posted by Ramon
Thanks! Has Lexus always had that feature??? Would it be available on my dads 01 LS430? Guess maybe I SHOULD start reading the manual!
#60
Originally Posted by clubfoot
Morrissey, I say go for it you won't regret doing it especially if you get ML with it. You will have voice command for audio, NAV, phone and climate control, back up camera, touch screen control,...I'm sure I'm missing some stuff but it's totally worth it IMHO.
My only option is to keep my current IS350 for another year or two then either try it again with the dealership or have someone takeover my lease. It's a shame...I wish I got that lux package IS350 in the first place