phlorida

I hear you Salim but it seems to happen way too often.

Airbalance

it appear she has not been back since she ask the question' ,

manley

Hi folks, first post here so please be gentle. I've searched the forums and didn't see anything on this topic...
I have a 2013 RX 350, and it doesn't have navigation. This is my wife's daily driver, and we recently moved to Texas so she obviously isn't familiar with the roads out here.
Is there some way to swap out the radio and the display screen - and I presume the scrolling wheel as well - to add navigation?
Thanks in advance.
Scott

Clutchless

For more information, a search would find this recent thread on the same issue https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...termarket.html

I propose you buy a Garmin GPS and mount it on top of the dash. What you propose is not cost effective, you would be better off trading for a car with navigation. However, a Garmin is relatively cheap. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=gps&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys Also it is a much better unit than the POS Lexus navigation system.

manley

Thanks. I guess I’d rather use the phone rather than adding a single-purpose device like a gps.

ukrkoz

Excellent idea. My Galaxy Note 4 display is about the size of nav display anyway. Waze is by far superior to Toyota nav s/w and is members upgraded continuously, so you have absolutely the latest roads conditions. Also, my phone fits nicely into the nav screen nook, and, when paired, gives voice commands overhead. So no, nu need to buy anything that is not as up to date on driving conditions, as Waze, for example. I am actually not aware of a better nav app.

Enninet

I bought a non nav version 2010 Lexus RX 350. It has rearview display on rearview mirror, but it is very small and not nice enough. I am wondering if I can buy an aftermarket nav system with backup camera view on display. I know many of fellow members would say to use garmin or iPhone for navigation. But I would appreciate if those who know or have experience can share your knowledge. Thanks a lot.

The easiest thing is to buy an oem nav display first to replace the info center display for less than 200 bucks. But then what?

or is there any brand of auto media receiver with car play that is compatible to this vehicle?

thanks again

Clutchless

Try https://www.crutchfield.com/

Enninet

I tried multiple times along with BestBuy which typically offers free installation service. But unfortunately no results coming out once putting car models in.

Non

Unfortunately no, the audio system/receiver in your Lexus is an integral part of the car, and it will not run without it.

RX in NC

Automobile manufacturer navigation systems are expensive, costly to update, and usually obsolete within six months of purchase. Like it or not, you are far better off using your smartphone. We no longer bother purchasing vehicles with nav systems (and save considerable $ by not doing so).

raylor4

We just came back from Amsterdam and Paris. All the taxis we took used mobile phone nav. I never met a factory nav that I liked.
Ray A.

Jiffin12

For a Garmin portable unit I like this one:

Garmin - DriveAssist 51 LMT-S 5" GPS with Built-In Camera

Gives you GPS, dash camera, and traffic alerts (lane departure alert, forward collision warning, and other driver alerts). Cost $300 but on sale for $220 at present. Voice commands for navigation. Plug it in and mount on your windshield. It has an optional capability to add a wireless backup rear view camera display on the screen.

JerseyJim

I have one of these units and I can attest to the fact that are much better than the Lexus navigation system.

petersup

I have a 2012 Non-navigation system RX350. Bought it from an auction. Great car BUT the back up camera is annoying. It’s in the rear view mirror. It’s tiny. Plus the obvious, no navigation. If I was to buy the head unit , and center “mouse” control of one with the navigation option and install it , would it work ? Has anyone tried this before ? I would buy it off eBay or a salvage yard. I just do not like the back up camera in the mirror