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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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has anyone heard of this product was looking at bestbuy and they had this product just like the lexus interface it has you use the Am/Sat button. has anyone installed this if not would you install it. product and installation at Best Buy costs $180 product # ISIM71

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/iSimple+...mple&cp=1&lp=5
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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No but I am curious. $180 installed is cheap.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Nice find.

Compatible with Lexus ES 300 2004-2006, Lexus ES 330 2004-2006, Lexus ES 350 2007-2008, Lexus IS 250 2006-2008, Lexus IS 350 2006-2008, Lexus GS 300 2006, Lexus GS 350 2007-2008, Lexus GS 430 2006-2007 and Lexus GS 460 2008

Also compatible with Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008, Lexus LS 460 2007-2008, Lexus LS 600h 2007-2008, Lexus RX 350 2007-2008, Lexus RX 400h 2007-2008 and Lexus GX 470 2007-2008

Lexus radios require AM/SAT button for compatibility; not compatible with factory-installed satellite radio
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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i have it in my car... it works just fine..... i use it with my iphone 3gs and also sirius and yes it charges the iphone...
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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JBasco20: how much did you pay and were does best buy put the wire.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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can u keep the factory sat radio? and does the text come up on the screen?
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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nvm it will not work with oem sat radio installed
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Labor is $50 charged. 180 retail. Cost is a hair under $85(employee discount). If you buy one off ebay you could possibly pay less. I know this because i'm researching the same one atm.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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I bought two Sirius I simple kits from TSS-radio.com
one for our 07 ES and one for the 06 GS. They work with
the ES fine. However, a replacement is being shipped for
mine as it was not functioing well . Cost was 200 ea (reg
229.) free shipping. Installation at Bestbuy was 85.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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text does come on the screen and mine works with aftermarket sirius kit.... i got mine off ebay as ipod and sirius and wire harness kit and had bestbuy install it.... they will put the wire anywhere you tell them to mine is in my center console...
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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Can you share any screenshots?

Can you navigate by Album, Artist and Playlist?

Is the wire in the glove box or inside the armrest compartment?

Did they insulate the box to make sure there are no rattles?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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I had one that I recently changed for a Vais unit with video. It hooks up to the sattelaite port on the unit, is like a 10 mins set up, plug and play. 80 bucks for installation is kind of high specially when is plug and play like I said. It charges your IPOD/IPHONE, it display text and you can browse by artist, song, album,playlist. You keep all you wheel controls and the sound quality is very good( it all depends on the files you download). I'm currently selling mine for 100, let me know if you would be interested or if you have any other questions.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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hmm, interesting option instead of the Vais unit. Might have to look into it, would love a screen shot of the interface when its on, if anyone can take a pic of it.
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yes you can navigate through playlist and artist etc... and my cable is in the armrest console and i have no rattles....
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Okay. I am going to get the iSimple installed in our ES350. The GS already has VAIS.
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