No I Pod or mp3 for GS!!!??
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No I Pod or mp3 for GS!!!??
Ok I am between an infinit M35 maybe an RL, or the GS. One thing I don't understand is why Lexus has not decided to put Mp3 on the GS ML system. Mercedes has an I Pod integration as well as other not so premium brands. Why is Lexus lagging? Will it be avaliable in 2007? I spend a lot of time in my car driving and I'm an audiophile who loves a good sound system. I think Lexus should put this in their cars because a lot of other makers are stepping it up.
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I have no idea why Lexus didn't include Ipod integration for the GS (perhaps they think this car is aimed at older folks who don't use MP3 players) but I bought an aftermarket solution which completely and seemlessly integrates it into the system.
http://www.vaistech.com/sli.html
http://www.vaistech.com/sli.html
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I passed on the GS for the lag in their Nav and Sound System in technology to other makes, Infiniti in particular.
Now, if you're a true audiophile, the Infiniti's short-coming is the lack of base with some music. Definitely test it out too.
I seriously believe I'll be getting a GS350 and trading in one of my cars when it comes out, but the GS300/430 with its last gen Nav and ML system wasn't worth it to me.
All that being said, it's still bad-*** as a car, and most people are very happy w/ 'em. But like you, I just wanted more recent stuff with the sound system.
Now, if you're a true audiophile, the Infiniti's short-coming is the lack of base with some music. Definitely test it out too.
I seriously believe I'll be getting a GS350 and trading in one of my cars when it comes out, but the GS300/430 with its last gen Nav and ML system wasn't worth it to me.
All that being said, it's still bad-*** as a car, and most people are very happy w/ 'em. But like you, I just wanted more recent stuff with the sound system.
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Originally Posted by JAXGS
I think Lexus should put this in their cars because a lot of other makers are stepping it up.
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I am not much of a gadget guy but it does perplex me that there is not at the very least an auxilary input available with the ML system. I was not that impressed with the one on the IS350 but it least it has one. My Harley Davidson touring bike has one too!! Now I will probably tear into the dash and console to install a Vaistech SLI to be able to run my IPOD. Well at least I can do it again on my Tundra 
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I feel you all. At least if the system could read mp3. Then I wouldnt miss my IPod that much. The new GS has an old navi system? I was impressed by that one!! I guess I'm new to the heavy tech stuff. I just like my good music and I pod. Lexus please address this issue!!!
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