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Skip it. Expensive updates. Expensive repairs.
It does look cool though. Personally, for me, if I'm going to buy something because it looks cool, it needs to function well too, and be reliable. The IS350 Nav, from what I've read is lacking in the latter two.
I do know of one person who skipped over every IS350 for sale that did have NAV... Me.
It does look cool though. Personally, for me, if I'm going to buy something because it looks cool, it needs to function well too, and be reliable. The IS350 Nav, from what I've read is lacking in the latter two.
I do know of one person who skipped over every IS350 for sale that did have NAV... Me.
Skip it. Expensive updates. Expensive repairs.
It does look cool though. Personally, for me, if I'm going to buy something because it looks cool, it needs to function well too, and be reliable. The IS350 Nav, from what I've read is lacking in the latter two.
I do know of one person who skipped over every IS350 for sale that did have NAV... Me.
It does look cool though. Personally, for me, if I'm going to buy something because it looks cool, it needs to function well too, and be reliable. The IS350 Nav, from what I've read is lacking in the latter two.
I do know of one person who skipped over every IS350 for sale that did have NAV... Me.
It's also reliable, my car was built in 2006 and now it's 2013...still going strong. It also function really well, better than most tom tom or garmin. You just haven't used it yet.
Last edited by Initial_K; Jan 29, 2013 at 04:16 PM.
I bought my nav because I rather have one then not. It's more useful than not and I find myself just looking at it when I'm lost without putting in a address.
Also the backup camera is real nice!
Also the backup camera is real nice!
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From: Los Angeles, CA
5 Features I love most about the Navi. Please note that I've hacked my Navi and I can use it while in motion.
1) It's convenient because it's always on and ready to go. You don't have to fiddle with getting your navi out of your glove compartment, set it up, and put it away when you parked.....same with using a phone.
I've used the navi plenty of times since I live in LA and it's especially helpful when you're drunk, after a party you just gotta push home and let the DD Friend or your GF drive you home while you sleep.
2) It actually makes your car look luxurious. I've get plenty of compliment from people that normally do not have Navi in their car and they always love the clean look. It doesn't look ghetto like having a Navi on your windshield. I've seen guys driving BMW 7 series with a Garmin on their windshield. SMH
I also like the ambient light while driving at night.
3) control your music through a touchscreen with an ipod adapter. You can see a list of songs with title. I've used this all the time to find songs in my playlist.
4) also it comes with Bluetooth (2007 model) as the non navi does not come with bluetooth. The newer model have bluetooth standard.
5) comes with a backup camera. I never have to look over my shoulder to reverse. It also makes backing so much easier.
1) It's convenient because it's always on and ready to go. You don't have to fiddle with getting your navi out of your glove compartment, set it up, and put it away when you parked.....same with using a phone.
I've used the navi plenty of times since I live in LA and it's especially helpful when you're drunk, after a party you just gotta push home and let the DD Friend or your GF drive you home while you sleep.
2) It actually makes your car look luxurious. I've get plenty of compliment from people that normally do not have Navi in their car and they always love the clean look. It doesn't look ghetto like having a Navi on your windshield. I've seen guys driving BMW 7 series with a Garmin on their windshield. SMH
I also like the ambient light while driving at night.
3) control your music through a touchscreen with an ipod adapter. You can see a list of songs with title. I've used this all the time to find songs in my playlist.
4) also it comes with Bluetooth (2007 model) as the non navi does not come with bluetooth. The newer model have bluetooth standard.
5) comes with a backup camera. I never have to look over my shoulder to reverse. It also makes backing so much easier.
important to note that i've had no reliability issues with the system, although i purchased the lexus extended warranty for peace of mind should it happen to give me trouble at some point down the line.
Thank you VPSTIGS. It really just comes down to if I think it is necessary. Obviously I think I want it because it falls under the "cool factor" but I don't know if it is worth traveling like out of state to find the one that fits me. I have friends that have it that say they would never go without it and I have other friends that say its an unnecessary expense. Some decisions in life should not be this difficult.
Has anyone had a car shipped? Is it rather simple and cheap?
Has anyone had a car shipped? Is it rather simple and cheap?
if you cannot afford it and you are spending your last bits on the car thats also not recommened cause a car is not an investment. Hold of an find what you like but thats my 2 lincolns.
i know plenty of people who ship cars. my girls brother in law does that for a living. so if you need anything from neck of the woods hit me up.
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