2018 lx 570
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Android Auto and Apple Carplay will not be coming to this generation of the LX, as the 300 series is quite near. vent mounts are good, but I`d also check the third parties who are actively trying to piggyback AA and Carplay through various solutions. If you are really a DIYer or such, I`d hit up the 4th gen RX forums to see whats out there for the current gen unit.
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From: Northeast
Android Auto and Apple Carplay will not be coming to this generation of the LX, as the 300 series is quite near. vent mounts are good, but I`d also check the third parties who are actively trying to piggyback AA and Carplay through various solutions. If you are really a DIYer or such, I`d hit up the 4th gen RX forums to see whats out there for the current gen unit.
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From: IL
When the map is displayed on screen and you press the Talk/Speech button you
are using the vehicles information. When you have Lexus App Suite up and running
on your phone you should either tap "Destinations" at the bottom of the map and
select "Web Search"/"Destination Search" or from the Menu screen touch Lexus
App Suite/Destination Search. Now when you press the Talk/Speech button you
will get the phone to do the heavy lifting! Better speech recognition, more up to
date and no need to specify state or type of business.
Note: App appears differently when you are out of the vehicle/not paired then when
you are in and paired. You can preview and save up to ten (10) destinations before
entering the car and when you use the Menu path to App Suite you will see "Saved
Destinations". Bam, you're able to use them right away! When you are in the car
you will see that the phone app screen is virtually blank as you are not to use the
handheld device while driving, right?
Function is phone specific, other drivers of the vehicle need to have the App installed
and running in their phone to work (use the same user name and password).
are using the vehicles information. When you have Lexus App Suite up and running
on your phone you should either tap "Destinations" at the bottom of the map and
select "Web Search"/"Destination Search" or from the Menu screen touch Lexus
App Suite/Destination Search. Now when you press the Talk/Speech button you
will get the phone to do the heavy lifting! Better speech recognition, more up to
date and no need to specify state or type of business.
Note: App appears differently when you are out of the vehicle/not paired then when
you are in and paired. You can preview and save up to ten (10) destinations before
entering the car and when you use the Menu path to App Suite you will see "Saved
Destinations". Bam, you're able to use them right away! When you are in the car
you will see that the phone app screen is virtually blank as you are not to use the
handheld device while driving, right?
Function is phone specific, other drivers of the vehicle need to have the App installed
and running in their phone to work (use the same user name and password).
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 241
Likes: 32
From: LA
When the map is displayed on screen and you press the Talk/Speech button you
are using the vehicles information. When you have Lexus App Suite up and running
on your phone you should either tap "Destinations" at the bottom of the map and
select "Web Search"/"Destination Search" or from the Menu screen touch Lexus
App Suite/Destination Search. Now when you press the Talk/Speech button you
will get the phone to do the heavy lifting! Better speech recognition, more up to
date and no need to specify state or type of business.
Note: App appears differently when you are out of the vehicle/not paired then when
you are in and paired. You can preview and save up to ten (10) destinations before
entering the car and when you use the Menu path to App Suite you will see "Saved
Destinations". Bam, you're able to use them right away! When you are in the car
you will see that the phone app screen is virtually blank as you are not to use the
handheld device while driving, right?
Function is phone specific, other drivers of the vehicle need to have the App installed
and running in their phone to work (use the same user name and password).
are using the vehicles information. When you have Lexus App Suite up and running
on your phone you should either tap "Destinations" at the bottom of the map and
select "Web Search"/"Destination Search" or from the Menu screen touch Lexus
App Suite/Destination Search. Now when you press the Talk/Speech button you
will get the phone to do the heavy lifting! Better speech recognition, more up to
date and no need to specify state or type of business.
Note: App appears differently when you are out of the vehicle/not paired then when
you are in and paired. You can preview and save up to ten (10) destinations before
entering the car and when you use the Menu path to App Suite you will see "Saved
Destinations". Bam, you're able to use them right away! When you are in the car
you will see that the phone app screen is virtually blank as you are not to use the
handheld device while driving, right?
Function is phone specific, other drivers of the vehicle need to have the App installed
and running in their phone to work (use the same user name and password).
Thread Starter
Intermediate
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Posts: 267
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From: Northeast
And this is why we are considering trading our 18 LX. When I get in my Ceyenne, I plug my phone in and that is the end. I have all the features of Apple Car Play available as I need from from the vehicle controls. Lexus is way behind the competition when it comes to operator interface. My wife refuses to even attempt to use the radio in the LX. It is all a colossal pain in the *** compared to other cars.
I am really struggling with my decision because as much as I like the LX 570, the Sync 3 infotainment in the ford raptor is flawless. I have to give Ford credit, they did a fantastic job with the technology and infotainment system in the late model fords. And I am getting very comfortable with the apple car play in the raptor, especially for sending text messages while I am driving. The other thing that bothers me about the LX 570 is it drops like a lead in value, meaning depreciation, compared to the ford raptor. I am not a person who keeps vehicles over 5 years, so maybe the LX is not for me. And I just wish Lexus/toyota would keep up with the latest technology, because the message of paying premium for " reliability" is wearing out very fast. There are plenty of fords, Rams, and GMC products on the road with 200,000 miles on them. The key is keeping up with maintenance.
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From: MA
The problem with the LX is that it is a dinosaur by today’s standards. Yes, it is a very well built SUV, but way behind the times with tech. If you plan on keeping the vehicle 10 years or 200k+ miles then this is the vehicle for you.
if and when a totally redesigned LX comes out in the next year or two, then I would expect state of the art tech. Values of the 200 series LX will fall when the new LX comes out. We are in crazy times when consumers don’t hold on to their vehicles very long and that tech changes year to year. Rumors of a turbo 6 replacing the wonderful 5.7 are also floating about.
i have a friend that just traded his car for the same exact car but the new model had Apple car play. People jump ship faster today then ever before. Crazy times, but you need to focus on what is important to you and your wallet. Good luck.
if and when a totally redesigned LX comes out in the next year or two, then I would expect state of the art tech. Values of the 200 series LX will fall when the new LX comes out. We are in crazy times when consumers don’t hold on to their vehicles very long and that tech changes year to year. Rumors of a turbo 6 replacing the wonderful 5.7 are also floating about.
i have a friend that just traded his car for the same exact car but the new model had Apple car play. People jump ship faster today then ever before. Crazy times, but you need to focus on what is important to you and your wallet. Good luck.
Lead Lap
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From: IL
The comparison of resale values between cars and SUV and Pick em Up Trucks goes far beyond brand names.
A Luxury or Sporty car is valuable when it is new and shiny and first on the block...trails off pretty quickly.
A Pickup Truck is probably the most valuable when the bed has already been scratched once and is ready to work!
Would you rather have a 10 year old Pontiac Bonneville (RIP) or a 10 year old Silverado? Most would pay way more for the truck.
A Luxury or Sporty car is valuable when it is new and shiny and first on the block...trails off pretty quickly.
A Pickup Truck is probably the most valuable when the bed has already been scratched once and is ready to work!
Would you rather have a 10 year old Pontiac Bonneville (RIP) or a 10 year old Silverado? Most would pay way more for the truck.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 267
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From: Northeast
The comparison of resale values between cars and SUV and Pick em Up Trucks goes far beyond brand names.
A Luxury or Sporty car is valuable when it is new and shiny and first on the block...trails off pretty quickly.
A Pickup Truck is probably the most valuable when the bed has already been scratched once and is ready to work!
Would you rather have a 10 year old Pontiac Bonneville (RIP) or a 10 year old Silverado? Most would pay way more for the truck.
A Luxury or Sporty car is valuable when it is new and shiny and first on the block...trails off pretty quickly.
A Pickup Truck is probably the most valuable when the bed has already been scratched once and is ready to work!
Would you rather have a 10 year old Pontiac Bonneville (RIP) or a 10 year old Silverado? Most would pay way more for the truck.
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Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Northeast
The problem with the LX is that it is a dinosaur by today’s standards. Yes, it is a very well built SUV, but way behind the times with tech. If you plan on keeping the vehicle 10 years or 200k+ miles then this is the vehicle for you.
if and when a totally redesigned LX comes out in the next year or two, then I would expect state of the art tech. Values of the 200 series LX will fall when the new LX comes out. We are in crazy times when consumers don’t hold on to their vehicles very long and that tech changes year to year. Rumors of a turbo 6 replacing the wonderful 5.7 are also floating about.
i have a friend that just traded his car for the same exact car but the new model had Apple car play. People jump ship faster today then ever before. Crazy times, but you need to focus on what is important to you and your wallet. Good luck.
if and when a totally redesigned LX comes out in the next year or two, then I would expect state of the art tech. Values of the 200 series LX will fall when the new LX comes out. We are in crazy times when consumers don’t hold on to their vehicles very long and that tech changes year to year. Rumors of a turbo 6 replacing the wonderful 5.7 are also floating about.
i have a friend that just traded his car for the same exact car but the new model had Apple car play. People jump ship faster today then ever before. Crazy times, but you need to focus on what is important to you and your wallet. Good luck.
I agree with you, if you are not going to keep a LX for 5 plus years and 100,000 plus miles it probably is not worth it at $ 75,000.00 ( used) to $ 91,000.00 brand new after discounts.
Pole Position
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From: LA
Just out of curiosity , Do you like your 2018 LX 570 ? Do you wish you had purchased a different vehicle ? I take it you do not like the infotainment system in the LX ?
I am really struggling with my decision because as much as I like the LX 570, the Sync 3 infotainment in the ford raptor is flawless. I have to give Ford credit, they did a fantastic job with the technology and infotainment system in the late model fords. And I am getting very comfortable with the apple car play in the raptor, especially for sending text messages while I am driving. The other thing that bothers me about the LX 570 is it drops like a lead in value, meaning depreciation, compared to the ford raptor. I am not a person who keeps vehicles over 5 years, so maybe the LX is not for me. And I just wish Lexus/toyota would keep up with the latest technology, because the message of paying premium for " reliability" is wearing out very fast. There are plenty of fords, Rams, and GMC products on the road with 200,000 miles on them. The key is keeping up with maintenance.
I am really struggling with my decision because as much as I like the LX 570, the Sync 3 infotainment in the ford raptor is flawless. I have to give Ford credit, they did a fantastic job with the technology and infotainment system in the late model fords. And I am getting very comfortable with the apple car play in the raptor, especially for sending text messages while I am driving. The other thing that bothers me about the LX 570 is it drops like a lead in value, meaning depreciation, compared to the ford raptor. I am not a person who keeps vehicles over 5 years, so maybe the LX is not for me. And I just wish Lexus/toyota would keep up with the latest technology, because the message of paying premium for " reliability" is wearing out very fast. There are plenty of fords, Rams, and GMC products on the road with 200,000 miles on them. The key is keeping up with maintenance.
In addition to the krap user interface with the car, the 8 speed transmission is much worse that the '11 we traded in. I also am a little suspicious of the reliability of the 18 against the 11 we had. It just doesn't feel as sorted as the two earlier examples we had. About the only improvement as far as I can tell is the addition of the adaptive cruise control which I do like and use.
Last edited by REDHORSE; Mar 11, 2019 at 02:49 PM.
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From: Northeast
No, we don't like our '18 LX. Thinking of adding a second Ceyenne to the garage and getting rid of the LX.
In addition to the krap user interface with the car, the 8 speed transmission is much worse that the '11 we traded in. I also am a little suspicious of the reliability of the 18 against the 11 we had. It just doesn't feel as sorted as the two earlier examples we had. About the only improvement as far as I can tell is the addition of the adaptive cruise control which I do like and use.
In addition to the krap user interface with the car, the 8 speed transmission is much worse that the '11 we traded in. I also am a little suspicious of the reliability of the 18 against the 11 we had. It just doesn't feel as sorted as the two earlier examples we had. About the only improvement as far as I can tell is the addition of the adaptive cruise control which I do like and use.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: KY
When you say " vent mount" do mean a holder that mounts to dash for phone ?
As much as I would like to get into the LX 570 I have a feeling I will be giving up a lot of technology and paying more when I trade in my ford raptor. Don't get me wrong, I love the LX 570, but the raptor is full of technology and ford has done a excellent job with the my sync 3 infotainment. Dare say I would put the sync 3 up against any car manufacturers infotainment system right now.
As much as I would like to get into the LX 570 I have a feeling I will be giving up a lot of technology and paying more when I trade in my ford raptor. Don't get me wrong, I love the LX 570, but the raptor is full of technology and ford has done a excellent job with the my sync 3 infotainment. Dare say I would put the sync 3 up against any car manufacturers infotainment system right now.
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From: ma
there is plenty of tech in a 2018....just not in the nav system part of it!
i just use my Iphone in a gooseneck cup holder for when i need to use google maps. Its a good reason to buy the biggest Iphone they make!
I am relatively happy with the lexus nav system though.
If you absolutely need car play, i believe there is an aftermarket cpu module you can install.
Last edited by biff44; Jul 31, 2021 at 07:13 PM.