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Old 05-16-14, 06:34 PM
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Totally pouting right now because I bought a 2013 is250 without nav! WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS I THINKING ?!? It hasn't even been three days and I"m already kicking myself in the butt Didn't seem important at the time, but now I want it. To add insult to injury, just saw a 2011 but with even less miles than mine with nav for less than I paid, about an hour from where I live ( So I easily could have gone to look at it) Really sad...Already thinking of trading in next year.
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Don't worry bro. I know it sucks!!!
I also purchased a USB F Sport w/o NAV and I regret not saying anything at the time of purchase. I bought straight from a Auth Lexus Dealer I knew it wasn't going to last long because of the color, so I went there took the shot and left with the car,. What can I tell ya'? I've seen some Lexus Navs on ebay but not really sure if they are worth it.

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Old 05-16-14, 07:47 PM
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its cool to have Navi but google map is way faster.....if its a far drive then sometime i find direction on google map then input it into the navi if its short i just use my phone its quicker then searching it on the navi.
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Nav is okay but I have heard of issues that are very expensive once it's out of warranty and ongoing costs to update it yearly. I went without nav for just this reason although my sales person insisted I had to have it. If you have blue tooth, many map applications will play the audio which is the really beneficial feature to me.
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Buy the aftermarket one!
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depends on how long you want to keep the car.

Personally, I drive my cars into the ground so nav that is outdated from the outset plus is prone to break once warranty is expired doesn't do it for me.

even if you don't agree, just keep repeating that until you get over your bout of buyers remorse...
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The non navigation unit is plain ugly.
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Get the flyaudio
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Originally Posted by my1s250
its cool to have Navi but google map is way faster.....if its a far drive then sometime i find direction on google map then input it into the navi if its short i just use my phone its quicker then searching it on the navi.
I hardly ever use the Nav. Google map is so much better with Live traffics!
Just enjoy your car and don't get to upset over Nav.
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Originally Posted by pheonix72
I hardly ever use the Nav. Google map is so much better with Live traffics!
Just enjoy your car and don't get to upset over Nav.
Yeah? Well with the ivic unit you can have your screens image show up in the nav.

Nothing beats built in nav...dat dere factory look
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Put an IPad in your dash. Way cooler and way more intuitive. Look on this forum for a dude that just had it done.
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Look into flyaudio there many post on it on club lexus. Lot cheaper!
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Nickkc:

Don't be sad, you saved some serious bucks and got a newer car! As others have said, the Iphone/Android smartphone app is much better!
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Originally Posted by nickkc
Totally pouting right now because I bought a 2013 is250 without nav! WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS I THINKING ?!? It hasn't even been three days and I"m already kicking myself in the butt Didn't seem important at the time, but now I want it. To add insult to injury, just saw a 2011 but with even less miles than mine with nav for less than I paid, about an hour from where I live ( So I easily could have gone to look at it) Really sad...Already thinking of trading in next year.
If you got a smartphone(Android/Iphone) i dont see the point in having a navi in the car. Google Maps is pretty accurate and much easier. Just my opinion


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