Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Hi guys, Just wanted to share a few pics of a 2013 RX350 non Navigation. This was the first 13' model at my dealer I have seen without navigation so it through me off when I got in the car to move it. The rear view camera is no longer in the rear view mirror, but rather the large screen where the navigation goes . Anyway enjoy hah!

NoLFA4U

We have a couple here as well.

Lots of older buyers don't want nav.

mac12

I'm also in Tn. If you're a salesperson, what dealership do you work for? Probably about the time the 14's come out I"m gonna try to buy a 2013. We could talk.

hypervish

Alright, stop teasing us! Give us some exterior pics! LOL

wyau01

That looks like the Audi MMI ****.

dctex99

Or the Jag disappearing shifter ****..

markrivers

the icons look dated. It's as if i'm looking at a cellphone from the 90's.
But overall the whole package is an improvement from the Non-Navigation of 2010-2012

2011RX350

I'm not sure i would buy Navi again. I like the software in my new Garmin better. Funny thing is the voices are the same. Drives me nuts that it locks me from doing many functions once the car is underway. My wife wants the speed limit displayed like on the Garmin, while traveling.

NoLFA4U

The new Navigation is completely different from previous years.

dctex99

I agree, my TomTom shows speed limits AND exactly how fast I am going; is really handy in school zones and construction as it beeps to slow down; I somehow thought "Factory" NAV was better and I would prefer my TomTom ! And it cost 10% as much; I know they don't show cost just for NAV but a friend with a Highlander paid $1800 for just that option, so I imagine about the same!! I also like the MPG displayed in the center, but it goes out when Cruise is used and you have to scroll it back.....Otherwise; love my Lexus

markrivers

Even though Garmin, Tom tom, Magellan, Sony and other Navigation makers out there can sell you a "Navi" for a lot cheaper and with more Tech than the "stock" Navigation, you will never get that OEM clean look that comes with the stock.

I guess i spoiled myself too much, but i dont want to go back to suction cups.

sightdev

huge improvement for non-navi RX. no more "blank" hole.

we travel all over NE during hockey season and I use both oem and TomTom for traffice/speed/light trap alerts. One nice feature for oem navi is that it works with vehicle computer so it "continues" to navigate while passing through tunnel or heavily covered area where portable device will stop/pause until signal is regained. Downside for oem is the annual map update of $300 verses free life time map updates for most portable devices.

markrivers

You don't have to update annually.
And if you do, i find it cheaper NOT TO buy FROM THE DEALER.
That $300 is usually $159 from 3rd party sellers.

Cruiter

The GEN III RX NAV is not up-datable from 3rd party dealers. It's a 'key' (USB flashdrive) that has to come from the parts department and the tech puts it into his computer that he connects to your car and downloads from a Corporate web site. That's how they stopped the copying of the old DVD system that created lost business.

capcap

I didn't want the nav in my RX, at least wasn't going to pay a cent more to get it. My Garmin unit sits up in front of the display on a small beanbag when needed (which isn't very often where I live in rural USA), doesn't block the view, and doesn't move. Yes, have to put up with a single wire for power, but it is barely noticeable and I get free updates for maps/traffic and several additional cool features as others have mentioned above.