Alarms/Remote Starters on the 2IS
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Alarms/Remote Starters on the 2IS
Since the 2IS comes equipped with the keyfob system, I'm just wondering how Alarms or even Remote starters would work.
WIll you have to carry around both the alarm/starter remote and the key fob? Or is there any company out there that has an all-in-one type of remote? Or would any alarm/starter interfere with the factory system?
I was just sitting here and this thought popped into my head.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
WIll you have to carry around both the alarm/starter remote and the key fob? Or is there any company out there that has an all-in-one type of remote? Or would any alarm/starter interfere with the factory system?
I was just sitting here and this thought popped into my head.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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the 2IS has a built in security system that is activated when the red light next to your nav/radio blinks.
remote start will be available this summer as an option at a cut throat price.
honestly it wouldn't have been difficult to just make the engine start when you touch the handle but there are security risks even toyota must look at.
the remote start however will be pretty expensive as they will give you a new fob with the remote start button and then reprogram your fob to your car. if anything the ability is already there and lexus will just make some practically free profit from those of you you go for this.
now....
if you really want an aftermarket remote start/security option. it will cost u a bit on install and labor but it probably can be done. however with the security feature that the FOB is i wouldn't go after any noisey tacky viper system or something and if remote start is that precious to u, you can go with the lexus option or wait till someon figures out something else
remote start will be available this summer as an option at a cut throat price.
honestly it wouldn't have been difficult to just make the engine start when you touch the handle but there are security risks even toyota must look at.
the remote start however will be pretty expensive as they will give you a new fob with the remote start button and then reprogram your fob to your car. if anything the ability is already there and lexus will just make some practically free profit from those of you you go for this.
now....
if you really want an aftermarket remote start/security option. it will cost u a bit on install and labor but it probably can be done. however with the security feature that the FOB is i wouldn't go after any noisey tacky viper system or something and if remote start is that precious to u, you can go with the lexus option or wait till someon figures out something else
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We have a remote start on the GS430. What we had to do was get an aftermarket alarm system, give up a remote (so the car basically has one of the proximity sensors built into it now, but wired somehow to not always take effect?), and we have to carry an extra remote for the starter. Kind of annoying, but this was done back in April '05 after the car had been out for ~1 month. I'm thinking that there are some better solutions out there for it now 
So now, we're waiting for Carson Lexus to test the JDM Lexus remote start system on the USDM cars. Here's a picture of it in a thread, and there's more to read about it throughout the thread.
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So now, we're waiting for Carson Lexus to test the JDM Lexus remote start system on the USDM cars. Here's a picture of it in a thread, and there's more to read about it throughout the thread.
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interesting....Any clue if the USDM remote start option will include the LCD remote as pictured in the JDM setup?
Good to know that the 2IS will come with option for a factory remote start system in the future. I just wish I could afford the damn car. lol
Good to know that the 2IS will come with option for a factory remote start system in the future. I just wish I could afford the damn car. lol
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IMO it's ridiculous that cars in this price range do not come with remote start standard, or at the very least as an option. There are Pontiacs that cost $20k that have this. Lexus really dropped the ball on this, as well as the satellite radio option. 
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I find it rediculous that Leather seats and Powered seats are an option for the Lexus, as well as HID's. I mean if you're paying 40k+ for a car, there are certain expectations when it comes to standard features. The IS300 came standard with HID's at least.
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Originally Posted by L-Tuner
I find it rediculous that Leather seats and Powered seats are an option for the Lexus, as well as HID's. I mean if you're paying 40k+ for a car, there are certain expectations when it comes to standard features. The IS300 came standard with HID's at least.
The cloth & powered seats, yeah I do agree, but remember: this is Lexus's entry level car, not their flagship.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
The HID's I agree with, but a lot of people don't want to pay the money to replace the bulbs (they're ~$200 a shot I believe?) or they want to cut corners and save some cash, and don't want the HID option if it doesn't really appeal to them.
The cloth & powered seats, yeah I do agree, but remember: this is Lexus's entry level car, not their flagship.
The cloth & powered seats, yeah I do agree, but remember: this is Lexus's entry level car, not their flagship.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
The cloth & powered seats, yeah I do agree, but remember: this is Lexus's entry level car, not their flagship.
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Originally Posted by L-Tuner
Originally Posted by Foxberry
Am I missing something here? Leather & powered seats optional? What car we talking about?
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
Right... the IS250 RWD comes standard completely stripped down with manual-adjust cloth seats. I've never seen it before though.
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Originally Posted by L-Tuner
I saw the cloth, manual powered seats. They look really ugly. You can see a giant bar at the bottom for the front-to-back seat adjustment. Doesn't look right at all.
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Originally Posted by Foxberry
This is the first I'm hearing of this. Both the Lexus website and the sales brochure in my possession clearly indicate leather, powered seats as standard features! Cloth seats with an adjustment bar???
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Originally Posted by Foxberry
This is the first I'm hearing of this. Both the Lexus website and the sales brochure in my possession clearly indicate leather, powered seats as standard features! Cloth seats with an adjustment bar???
I believe cloth is available, though not in the US....could be wrong though