Looking into buying a GS400 and so my questions are.. the ones that do come with a navigation package.. Do they need any type of service in order for the GPS to work? I know that the 99's have a hd based system in them.. when did it change to a DVD system? oh and lastly the HID's. when were they available.
Thanks in advance

 

No service required except periodic updates (optional), Lexus issues updates every 18-24 months, 98-00 is HD based, DVD was introduced in 2001, HID's or Xenons were optional on all GS 300 400 until 2001 when they became standard on GS430, they remain optional on the GS 300.

 

thanks alot.. more questions just came.. i have been reading around and it says to have the upgrade done it cost around 300 bucks or if it is under Warrenty they give u 2 free upgrades.. so my question is. What Warrenty is this.. how many years/miles is this covered under. Thanks again

 

that "warranty" is lifetime, provided the previous owner(s) didn't take advantage of the upgrade.....and these 2 free upgrades were from HD based navi, NOT DVD

I got my free update recently, but sadly the second will go to no use as they stopped makin HD upgrades

 

thanks again.. another question sorry just want to get all info before deciding to buy one with Nav or not.. I have heard " Lexus navi system is that the vehicle has to be completely still in order to operate." is this true.

 

was that last line english?? I don't follow

 

yes it was in english.. ok well here is what i have heard.. just want to confirm if it is correct.. does the vehicle has to be completely still in order to tell you where u are at.

 

NO, GPS tracks you whether moving or standing still.

 

haha a lot of questions and answers here, so let me just chime in a bit

first of all, you never have to pay anything for nav. you pay to get them in your car and that's it. that's why i think it's superior compared to stuff like on-star. i think it's kinda silly to pay annual fee for that.

regarding the upgrade, from 98-00 it's hdd base and 01+ are dvd. so for hdd base, you can upgrade the hdd to better info. for dvd base, you basically get the new dvd disc to upgrade the system. i believe for 98 -99 they have free upgrade once if you have warranty, but since then, there is no such thing anymore. so now if you get a car with nav, you either get new dvd next time or just stay with yours. usually though, unless you live in rural area, the dvd should be enough. for example i don't plan on getting another dvd disc upgrade

for the usage, the nav always work, whether the car is parked (still running) or moving. but you can only punch in new addresses and stuff when the car is in park. that's safety feature

 

hehe another question.. just testing you guys thats all is it true that if the car has a Nakimici sound system then there is no navigation system in it? thanks again