Does anyone else have a 2006 Lexus (any model) with an XM Radio? I got mine installed after I took delivery of the car only to find that the antenna looks like a black wart on the side of the trunk. Am I the only one that finds this to be totally unacceptable? I think it is crap that Lexus is willing to put out such a sophmoric looking installation job on an otherwise wonderful car.

Jimbo

 

it's the xm antenna....has to be outside the car.

get used to the wart if you want xm


**MERRY CHRISTMAS**

 

Duh... I know it is the antenna. I am just complaining about the terrible installation job.

 

what did you want? a cool one built into the windshield?

if it's that "terrible", take it back to them and have them fix it.

 

FWIW--ES 350 owners w/ factory XM have had success with the XM antenna mounted/located/installed somewhat inconspicuously inside on the rear shelf near the base of the rear glass w/o any reception issues.

 

What I want is a professional looking installation job, much like the one that is provided by Honda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, etc...

BTW... it IS that terrible and I have taken it back to them to fix it. But thanks for the constructive advice anyway.

Jimbo

 

They are doing that for me now. However, the sevice manager advises me that I will loose about 50% of the reception with this installation. The reception with the antenna mounted on the trunk is already sub-par when compared to my Honda and Chevrolet with factor/dealer installed XM. Any further signal degredation is going to be unacceptable.

Jimbo

 

I had XM dealer-installed and I had them put the antenna on the rear shelf next to the brake light. Reception is fine.