2005 Is Here (almost)!
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2005 Is Here (almost)!
I spoke with my dealer today, and they expect the first shipment any day and possibly tomorrow . The first shipment with this dealer sounds already spoken for, but they don't expect it to take long too get the next shipment (with a lot more cars).
Also, I asked about the XM radio. Doesn't sound like they can do it on the GX, sounds like the LX actually has a slightly different audio system than the GX as the NAV is standard so the design might be different.
And, as others have said here, it will be difficult to get without the third row, you would have to specially order.
Also, I asked about the XM radio. Doesn't sound like they can do it on the GX, sounds like the LX actually has a slightly different audio system than the GX as the NAV is standard so the design might be different.
And, as others have said here, it will be difficult to get without the third row, you would have to specially order.
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Re: 2005 Is Here (almost)!
Originally posted by luckylex
I spoke with my dealer today, and they expect the first shipment any day and possibly tomorrow . The first shipment with this dealer sounds already spoken for, but they don't expect it to take long too get the next shipment (with a lot more cars).
Also, I asked about the XM radio. Doesn't sound like they can do it on the GX, sounds like the LX actually has a slightly different audio system than the GX as the NAV is standard so the design might be different.
And, as others have said here, it will be difficult to get without the third row, you would have to specially order.
I spoke with my dealer today, and they expect the first shipment any day and possibly tomorrow . The first shipment with this dealer sounds already spoken for, but they don't expect it to take long too get the next shipment (with a lot more cars).
Also, I asked about the XM radio. Doesn't sound like they can do it on the GX, sounds like the LX actually has a slightly different audio system than the GX as the NAV is standard so the design might be different.
And, as others have said here, it will be difficult to get without the third row, you would have to specially order.
You maybe one of the first and which configuration did you get again? CONGRATS again to your upcoming new baby arrival!
Last edited by lexguynj; Dec 6, 2004 at 05:38 PM.
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luckylex - which dealer are you working with (I think you told me before but I forgot) - I'm working with McGrath in Westmont and my GX is supposed to hit Portland on the 8th and the dealership about ten days after that - I still am holding out hope that dealer installed XM will work with the GX - it might just take some time for the dealers to realize it
lexguynj - glad to hear you finally stepped up and put some $ down - what color/option combo did you decide on?
lexguynj - glad to hear you finally stepped up and put some $ down - what color/option combo did you decide on?
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Originally posted by MarcP
luckylex - which dealer are you working with (I think you told me before but I forgot) - I'm working with McGrath in Westmont and my GX is supposed to hit Portland on the 8th and the dealership about ten days after that - I still am holding out hope that dealer installed XM will work with the GX - it might just take some time for the dealers to realize it
luckylex - which dealer are you working with (I think you told me before but I forgot) - I'm working with McGrath in Westmont and my GX is supposed to hit Portland on the 8th and the dealership about ten days after that - I still am holding out hope that dealer installed XM will work with the GX - it might just take some time for the dealers to realize it
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It's the integrated Sat Radio everyone wants so you don't have to go through an FM modulator or tape deck, and to have all the controls on the Nav screen so you don't clutter up the car.
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Lexguynj - 
Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?
Marc, I will PM you. My contact has been great so far. As for the XM, my guy says that as soon as he sees the nav system he will know, but he is pretty sure that it can't just be added to the GX like the LX. I guess there is some difference in the nav systems, and the LX is built with the system, whereas it is "added' to the GX. ???
Looknow12, I have an XM Commander that could be installed. However, it would be nice to have the integrated system that works with the nav screen.
Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?Marc, I will PM you. My contact has been great so far. As for the XM, my guy says that as soon as he sees the nav system he will know, but he is pretty sure that it can't just be added to the GX like the LX. I guess there is some difference in the nav systems, and the LX is built with the system, whereas it is "added' to the GX. ???
Looknow12, I have an XM Commander that could be installed. However, it would be nice to have the integrated system that works with the nav screen.
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Originally posted by luckylex
Lexguynj - Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?
Marc, I will PM you. My contact has been great so far. As for the XM, my guy says that as soon as he sees the nav system he will know, but he is pretty sure that it can't just be added to the GX like the LX. I guess there is some difference in the nav systems, and the LX is built with the system, whereas it is "added' to the GX. ???
Looknow12, I have an XM Commander that could be installed. However, it would be nice to have the integrated system that works with the nav screen.
Lexguynj -
Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?Marc, I will PM you. My contact has been great so far. As for the XM, my guy says that as soon as he sees the nav system he will know, but he is pretty sure that it can't just be added to the GX like the LX. I guess there is some difference in the nav systems, and the LX is built with the system, whereas it is "added' to the GX. ???
Looknow12, I have an XM Commander that could be installed. However, it would be nice to have the integrated system that works with the nav screen.
wait so u were saying that the nav is standard in the LX???
wow, i didn't know that!
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Originally posted by luckylex
Lexguynj - Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?
Lexguynj -
Congrats on making the move! You might get delivery before me, I have to wait at least for the second shipment as all of the vehicles in the first shipment are accounted for, but it sounds ilke that shouldn't be a problem. It sounds like it should be before the end of the month though. Marc will probably be the first among us! What colors did you finally go with?Marc would seem to be the first 2005 GX470 owner, unless someone (lurking around) comes out of nowhere and sweeps the title out from under him!
Congrats to you too on your new GX!
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Originally posted by MarcP
lexguynj - glad to hear you finally stepped up and put some $ down - what color/option combo did you decide on?
lexguynj - glad to hear you finally stepped up and put some $ down - what color/option combo did you decide on?
After talking about the 2005 GX 470 for so long and non-stop, I feel that I now should give some time to my wife and let her at least choose the color, since she has grown very tired of me talking about the GX!
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Originally posted by lexguynj
Leckylex as I stated in another thread, the boss (aka: my wife) choose Black Onyx Exterior with Ivory Interior. So when the boss speaks, I listen. My hopes for Silver Pine have been dashed, but I can live with Black!
Marc would seem to be the first 2005 GX470 owner, unless someone (lurking around) comes out of nowhere and sweeps the title out from under him! Congrats to you too on your new GX!
Leckylex as I stated in another thread, the boss (aka: my wife) choose Black Onyx Exterior with Ivory Interior. So when the boss speaks, I listen. My hopes for Silver Pine have been dashed, but I can live with Black!
Marc would seem to be the first 2005 GX470 owner, unless someone (lurking around) comes out of nowhere and sweeps the title out from under him!
Congrats to you too on your new GX!
There is an allocation in today or tomorrow so I'm sure some might have one this week even.With my luck - there will be a huge ice storm in the west that will freeze the train carrying my car and I'll have to wait until spring!
lexguynj - you can enjoy the silver pine vicariously through me!
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congrats on the orders guys. once i put my deposit down it felt like i waited a lifetime for my truck to come in. i'm really impressed by the expected arrival dates you guys are getting. last time i was in the dealership my salesman told me they weren't expecting to see any '05 GXs until at least mid-January.
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Originally posted by allisonb1013
congrats on the orders guys. once i put my deposit down it felt like i waited a lifetime for my truck to come in. i'm really impressed by the expected arrival dates you guys are getting. last time i was in the dealership my salesman told me they weren't expecting to see any '05 GXs until at least mid-January.
congrats on the orders guys. once i put my deposit down it felt like i waited a lifetime for my truck to come in. i'm really impressed by the expected arrival dates you guys are getting. last time i was in the dealership my salesman told me they weren't expecting to see any '05 GXs until at least mid-January.
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Do I sacrifice?
I can have mine if I take the darker blue/grey leather....instead of the Blue Mica/Grey that I ordered....hmmm tempting otherwise I wait until at least mid-Jan in NJ.
Does anyone know if the NAV voice issue (always have to reset to off) has been "fixed"?
Good luck everyone!
Does anyone know if the NAV voice issue (always have to reset to off) has been "fixed"?
Good luck everyone!
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Re: Do I sacrifice?
Originally posted by Knicksfan
I can have mine if I take the darker blue/grey leather....instead of the Blue Mica/Grey that I ordered....hmmm tempting otherwise I wait until at least mid-Jan in NJ.
Does anyone know if the NAV voice issue (always have to reset to off) has been "fixed"?
Good luck everyone!
I can have mine if I take the darker blue/grey leather....instead of the Blue Mica/Grey that I ordered....hmmm tempting otherwise I wait until at least mid-Jan in NJ.
Does anyone know if the NAV voice issue (always have to reset to off) has been "fixed"?
Good luck everyone!
Congats on your upcoming GX purchase!
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Re: Re: Do I sacrifice?
Originally posted by lexguynj
I have realized that it's well worth the wait to get what you always wanted from the start. If you get your 2nd choice color now, you may see that first choice color on the road in the future and start liking it more and possibly regret not getting that color. Another exampls is I was offerred a great deal on a 04, but could not pull the trigger on it, since the 05s were right around the corner with the upgraded engine, so I got an 05 and am happy. However if this were earlier in the year 2004 and the 2005s were months away, I would have pulled the trigger on an 04.
Congats on your upcoming GX purchase!
I have realized that it's well worth the wait to get what you always wanted from the start. If you get your 2nd choice color now, you may see that first choice color on the road in the future and start liking it more and possibly regret not getting that color. Another exampls is I was offerred a great deal on a 04, but could not pull the trigger on it, since the 05s were right around the corner with the upgraded engine, so I got an 05 and am happy. However if this were earlier in the year 2004 and the 2005s were months away, I would have pulled the trigger on an 04.
Congats on your upcoming GX purchase!
By the way - I spoke with a couple of local dealers yesterday and the first 05's are at the dealerships here in the Chicago area!