Notices
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: Have you been asked if your IS is the car that parks itself?
Yes
45
49.45%
No, my friends aren't that stupid
44
48.35%
No because I drive an LS!
2
2.20%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

Is this the one that Parks itself?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:33 AM
  #1  
Buds's Avatar
Buds
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX
Default Is this the one that Parks itself?

How many of you have been asked that question when showing someone your IS? I've been asked at least 3 or 4 times. It always makes me laugh.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:43 AM
  #2  
j|michael's Avatar
j|michael
Driver
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Default

I actually get asked this a lot. Usually by girls.

In fact once a girl asked me AFTER I had parallel parked with her in the passanger seat. I said yes.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:47 AM
  #3  
joonsta's Avatar
joonsta
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 751
Likes: 1
From: CA
Default

Yeah, a lot of people asked me that.

And I say "No. That's the car I'll get in 50 years with my Roth IRA money."
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:19 PM
  #4  
ReLexin's Avatar
ReLexin
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,787
Likes: 2
From: Cape Cod, Mass
Default

i have had that question asked too many to count.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:42 PM
  #5  
VikH's Avatar
VikH
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 200,000
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,822
Likes: 0
From: IL
Default

I have been asked this question countless times. LOL at Roth IRA money.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:45 PM
  #6  
RocketGuy3's Avatar
RocketGuy3
Racer
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,564
Likes: 1
Default

Yes, I've been asked that a couple times. One person was having a really hard time understanding that it didn't have that feature since it had a backup camera... I didn't know what to tell him.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:20 PM
  #7  
IRCRomeo's Avatar
IRCRomeo
Pole Position
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: PA
Default

Countless times for me, especially when I have park assist and the backup cam.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:30 PM
  #8  
PhilipMSPT's Avatar
PhilipMSPT
Cycle Savant
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 21,528
Likes: 9
From: In rehab...
Default

People think "Lexus", not "LS460 only" = automatic parallel parking system.

Oh well...
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:44 PM
  #9  
nabisco's Avatar
nabisco
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
From: Sunnyvale, CA
Default

All the TIME!
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:56 PM
  #10  
ben_r_'s Avatar
ben_r_
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,121
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, CA
Default

Yes I have, and after saying no, trying to explain to someone that thats a useless feature and costs way too much after they have seen it on TV is like talking to rock.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:40 PM
  #11  
ldc's Avatar
ldc
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 972
Likes: 20
From: 80808
Default

lol, just say yes next time you get asked.

Tell then only when it's warmed up and after travelling.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:45 PM
  #12  
supaIS350's Avatar
supaIS350
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
From: NOLA
Default

i tell them no..this car is actually a hyundai and i pay someone to park it for me with the money i saved.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:53 PM
  #13  
llamaboiz's Avatar
llamaboiz
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 7
From: Windward, Oahu
Default

I really dont know what the big deal with parallel parking is... i GUESS there are some ppl who can do things easier than other, darwins law?
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:37 PM
  #14  
Hartawan's Avatar
Hartawan
Former Vendor
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,101
Likes: 1
From: S.CA
Default

They ask me which kind parks itself.
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:40 PM
  #15  
dan206's Avatar
dan206
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
From: seattle, wa
Default

That is all your's does? Mine this girl pops out of the backseat gives me a full bodied massge then proceeds to ask me if I want it parked or not. I have that option or can keep on with a full hr massage. You guys didn't get the XXX package huh... your missing out.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:55 PM.