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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Just went and looked through all the documentation on the 2014 GS on the Lexus site as it looks like its finally updated now, and even though everything Ive read says I have ordered my car with power folding mirrors, there is nothing in anything that mentions it. Did they leave it out for some reason? Am I going to be disappointed when the car finally gets here and find out there are actually no folding mirrors available?

I am a bit put off just seeing that the assist lines on the back up camera don't look like they even turn with the wheels to show where the car will end up as you are backing up. Even your most basic system now has that feature! Why have assist lines that are only straight?? Seems kind of silly for a 50K+ car especially one that was just redone, but maybe I am just being too picky.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbonic
Just went and looked through all the documentation on the 2014 GS on the Lexus site as it looks like its finally updated now, and even though everything Ive read says I have ordered my car with power folding mirrors, there is nothing in anything that mentions it. Did they leave it out for some reason? Am I going to be disappointed when the car finally gets here and find out there are actually no folding mirrors available?

I am a bit put off just seeing that the assist lines on the back up camera don't look like they even turn with the wheels to show where the car will end up as you are backing up. Even your most basic system now has that feature! Why have assist lines that are only straight?? Seems kind of silly for a 50K+ car especially one that was just redone, but maybe I am just being too picky.
Add in no 3D Nav that is in the 3IS too.

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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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My 2014 has the power folding mirrors - not sure if they were part of a certain package or std equipment (I have lux and cold weather packages)
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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My 2014 has the power folding mirrors - not sure if they were part of a certain package or std equipment (I have lux and cold weather packages)
Blind Spot Monitor System pkg
Blind spot monitor; Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA); Power-folding mirrors $700

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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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because it shouldn't be in the description. Power folding mirrors should be or are the standard for cars in 2014 and have been for a while now. I cant believe they're actually somewhat trying to hype it up now that the new 2014 model has power mirrors like its something to be in awe of lol
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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because it shouldn't be in the description. Power folding mirrors should be or are the standard for cars in 2014 and have been for a while now. I cant believe they're actually somewhat trying to hype it up now that the new 2014 model has power mirrors like its something to be in awe of lol
True.
Power side mirrors were standard on a '08 GS350 I owned.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Yet, the 2013 GS doesn't have those... not standard, not as an option... just.... speechless...
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jj14
Yet, the 2013 GS doesn't have those... not standard, not as an option... just.... speechless...
and its a 50k+ car

its a really minor issue but still
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
True.
Power side mirrors were standard on a '08 GS350 I owned.
i know I've driven a 3GS before. Thats why its even more shocking that the 4gs doesnt have power folding mirrors. How are you going to remove somewhat essential features on your newer refreshed model you know?

the 3gs had a sunglasses holder too, the 4gs doesn't. I dont personally care but its a issue to a lot of other people
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous3
i know I've driven a 3GS before. Thats why its even more shocking that the 4gs doesnt have power folding mirrors. How are you going to remove somewhat essential features on your newer refreshed model you know?

the 3gs had a sunglasses holder too, the 4gs doesn't. I dont personally care but its a issue to a lot of other people
Seems with the new generation,Toyota knew sales would be good.So Toyota held back items so the '14 would have more items to help sales.
However the mirrors and power trunk cost together is still $1100 if you want both with BSM and rear alert..
Big discounting on the '14 does help with that $1100.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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You can find the power folding mirrors listed as "STD" under the Features -> Safety -> Windows & Mirrors section on the official website. http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/features/
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GunAra
You can find the power folding mirrors listed as "STD" under the Features -> Safety -> Windows & Mirrors section on the official website. http://www.lexus.com/models/GS/features/
$700 option
Blind Spot Monitor
-inc: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Has anyone considered installing 2014 folding mirrors on their 2013?
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 02:19 AM
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I would like to know if the 2013 are pre-wired for a folding mirror mod.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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I'm still wondering why they haven't updated their whole site for the 2014 model. It has been out for a little while now but still the Individual Options area of the site doesn't have the correct prices and they are missing items like the one touch power trunk. It seems a bit sloppy for such a large company.
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