The Day Dawned! - Pics - Beware 56K!
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Quote:Thanks for sharing the pics...when you said you can't play DVDs is that because you didnt get NAV?
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No the GS430 is fully loaded, ML/Nav, Radar cruise, PCS - everything, in the UK there is only one "Top" spec GS430 and no options (it's got everything already!)
However the ML system with Nav will only permit CD playback, it ignores any DVD's you feed it completely
Just a little something we seem to have lost here in the UK spec cars.....
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No the GS430 is fully loaded, ML/Nav, Radar cruise, PCS - everything, in the UK there is only one "Top" spec GS430 and no options (it's got everything already!)
However the ML system with Nav will only permit CD playback, it ignores any DVD's you feed it completely
Just a little something we seem to have lost here in the UK spec cars.....
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Nice pictures, nice car!
Likewise here in Korea, they only come fully loaded. Only option missing is the Nav, apparently because they don't work in Asian languages yet. I'm so envious of you all using the voice activated NAV. Here, I'll have to settle for an aftermarket NAV addition which works by a remote. Good thing is that when I get the NAV installed, it also installs a DVD and TV capabilities. I'm also considering the new DMB installation, which is the new satellite based TV for mobile phones and cars (apparently Korea's the first to launch this). You get digital TV (all cable channels) on your mobile phone or in your car - this will make up for not having the voice activated NAV.
I'll post some pictures soon. It's black on black GS430 with 20% LLumar tint (makes it look even better). By the way, the 5-spoke semi-Chrome wheels look GREAT with dark colors.
Likewise here in Korea, they only come fully loaded. Only option missing is the Nav, apparently because they don't work in Asian languages yet. I'm so envious of you all using the voice activated NAV. Here, I'll have to settle for an aftermarket NAV addition which works by a remote. Good thing is that when I get the NAV installed, it also installs a DVD and TV capabilities. I'm also considering the new DMB installation, which is the new satellite based TV for mobile phones and cars (apparently Korea's the first to launch this). You get digital TV (all cable channels) on your mobile phone or in your car - this will make up for not having the voice activated NAV.
I'll post some pictures soon. It's black on black GS430 with 20% LLumar tint (makes it look even better). By the way, the 5-spoke semi-Chrome wheels look GREAT with dark colors.
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Originally Posted by shimmers
Nice pictures, nice car!
I'll post some pictures soon. It's black on black GS430 with 20% LLumar tint (makes it look even better). By the way, the 5-spoke semi-Chrome wheels look GREAT with dark colors.
I'll post some pictures soon. It's black on black GS430 with 20% LLumar tint (makes it look even better). By the way, the 5-spoke semi-Chrome wheels look GREAT with dark colors.
Sounds like your GS will look the part with Black/Tint! Look forward to seeing your pics. Enjoy!
Shame about the voice commands for Korean market, we are just getting to grips with it now, the bluetooth was excellent though, picked up and worked with a Motorola V600 first time and we got good reports about the system when in use!
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Originally Posted by jtanoyo1
LOL, it's the proper way to drive! Whachootalkinaboud???? 
Anyway, Lexus spoils us - they relocate the transmission shifter and hi-fi volume control to be nearer the driver for right-hand drive. Not all manufacturers bother with this level of attention to detail.
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Originally Posted by Alex K
Too right!
Anyway, Lexus spoils us - they relocate the transmission shifter and hi-fi volume control to be nearer the driver for right-hand drive. Not all manufacturers bother with this level of attention to detail.
Anyway, Lexus spoils us - they relocate the transmission shifter and hi-fi volume control to be nearer the driver for right-hand drive. Not all manufacturers bother with this level of attention to detail.
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Originally Posted by nortrack
Please! You'll get her all embarrassed........
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Originally Posted by BlkBuzzard
As a matter of fact, I think I will do her. My order is for a glacier frost/ash grey gs300 awd. I just called and changed it to Shadow/Cashmere.
Way to go!. It's definitely a nice choice 
Enjoy!!!!!
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That button is to turn off the interior ultrasonic alarm detectors so you can leave your dog/cat/snake/chipmunk/kids/wife/grandma etc.... in the locked car without them tripping the alarm system.
I actually have the same button in my Landcruiser (GX) as well
I actually have the same button in my Landcruiser (GX) as well
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Check out the online pictures page I posted here these are all I took at present:-
GS430 in Quartz Shadow (Athabasca Shale here in the UK!)
5 weeks on and I got my first speeding ticket already! Dam!
GS430 in Quartz Shadow (Athabasca Shale here in the UK!)
5 weeks on and I got my first speeding ticket already!
Dam!