Little Things About the 2014 IS
08-04-13, 07:27 AM
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On my 2011 I only have this little red and white arrow located on the nav screen and being "directionally challenged" I find it difficult to read. LOL I can't really make a judgement call on the 3IS yet as I haven't driven one, I know when I do trade up it will be for the F Sport though so I wonder where it is located on those?
08-04-13, 07:34 AM
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On my 2011 I only have this little red and white arrow located on the nav screen and being "directionally challenged" I find it difficult to read. LOL I can't really make a judgement call on the 3IS yet as I haven't driven one, I know when I do trade up it will be for the F Sport though so I wonder where it is located on those?
08-04-13, 10:50 AM
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08-04-13, 10:56 AM
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Sorry all, I wasn't trying to imply these features were all new to the 2014, just that they're the small things I appreciate in the move from 2009 to 2014. It occurred to me that the all-unlock feature was probably programmable by the dealer in my '09, but I like that I can control it through the settings myself on the '14.
I did it on my '06
08-04-13, 10:56 AM
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The rain has stopped and my baby is washed and waxed. Time to put down some initial thoughts on the 2014 IS. I picked up my black on black 250 AWD F-Sport on Tuesday, so this is based on about 5 days of driving, but I already have a few things I love and a few things I miss from my 2009 IS.
Features I love:
Features I miss (These are going to come off like nit-picky things, so let me just clarify that I love the 2014 IS.):
Features I love:
- Drop Stop - Has anyone else noticed the built in drop stop between the front seats? I first saw it on Shark Tank, but it's a little wedge that prevents things from falling between the seats. Nice touch.
- 4-Door Unlock - It was frustrating in my '09 to have to reach into my pocket or click the inside unlock button to unlock the passenger doors, so I love that I could program my '14 to unlock all doors at once.
- Hands-Free Music - No more plugging in to the auxiliary jack because both the phone and music connect to the car automatically with Bluetooth. My iPhone never leaves my pocket.
- Digital Instrument Cluster - Just love it. Especially the ability to program the information display.
Features I miss (These are going to come off like nit-picky things, so let me just clarify that I love the 2014 IS.):
- Trunk Extras - The trunk is missing the grocery bag hooks and the plastic "tray" in the corner. Not to mention the First Aid kit is no longer flush with the floor in a recessed area.
- Room in the Glove Box - With the divider and the manuals, there is no space for anything else. Luckily, the manuals are available on my iPhone, and then I ripped out the divider.
- Mirror Compass - I know, the nav screen tells me my direction, but I was in the habit of checking the mirror. I'll adjust.
My ride:
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08-04-13, 01:06 PM
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Infiniti/Nissan use the same Gentex homelink mirrors and they also have the same setup where non Nav models have a compass in the mirror and Nav models do not.
08-04-13, 02:37 PM
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RE: The manual on iPhone: Download the My Lexus app. It prompts you to login with a LexusDrivers.com ID. I think Enform also offers the manual if you enter your VIN, but I haven't confirmed it.
RE: More pics: Two from today after getting 3M 20% tint installed.
RE: More pics: Two from today after getting 3M 20% tint installed.
08-04-13, 07:21 PM
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One more small thing to add to the list: Missing the trunk pass-through. I'm glad Lexus finally went to the 60/40 folding rear seat, but they took out the pass-through at the same time. Here in Colorado, the pass-through was useful for loading skis, and I could still have three passengers (yes, it's a tight fit).
With the 60/40 split, I can still haul skis without a roof carrier, but I have to fold down one side, leaving room for just two passengers. Again, it's a nit, but it would have been nice to have BOTH the 60/40 seats and the pass-through.
With the 60/40 split, I can still haul skis without a roof carrier, but I have to fold down one side, leaving room for just two passengers. Again, it's a nit, but it would have been nice to have BOTH the 60/40 seats and the pass-through.
08-05-13, 08:32 PM
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One more small thing to add to the list: Missing the trunk pass-through. I'm glad Lexus finally went to the 60/40 folding rear seat, but they took out the pass-through at the same time. Here in Colorado, the pass-through was useful for loading skis, and I could still have three passengers (yes, it's a tight fit).
With the 60/40 split, I can still haul skis without a roof carrier, but I have to fold down one side, leaving room for just two passengers. Again, it's a nit, but it would have been nice to have BOTH the 60/40 seats and the pass-through.
With the 60/40 split, I can still haul skis without a roof carrier, but I have to fold down one side, leaving room for just two passengers. Again, it's a nit, but it would have been nice to have BOTH the 60/40 seats and the pass-through.
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