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Re: GX470 Satellite Radio Options [buckaroo067]
by buckaroo067
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Sep 05, 2006 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Sep 01, 2006 10:58 am)
I was referring to the XM satellite options on the 2006 GX470. I have decided to Lease a 2006 model (over the 2007 Mercedes GL).
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Re: Any Information on 2007 GX 470? [jturvold]
by bobs05coupe
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Sep 11, 2006 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: jturvold (Sep 05, 2006 7:00 am)
I just looked at a 2007 GX470 yesterday and it had the 5th generation ML/Navigation system. Its easy to tell as the faceplate of the audio section has changed a bit. Also Lexus did away with the RSAS display on the ceiling where the interior light is. Now there is just a very plain looking interior light in its place. This only applies to the non RSES vehicles.
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- #132 of 148
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Re: Any Information on 2007 GX 470? [bobs05coupe]
by jasp615
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Sep 12, 2006 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: bobs05coupe (Sep 11, 2006 2:29 pm)
I have an O6 which I was told had 5th gen in it already I just picked this truck up a week ago it just got into port. Can you tell me what other differences that you have noticed? Will it do more then the other?
Sami
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- #133 of 148
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Re: Any Information on 2007 GX 470? [jasp615]
by bobs05coupe
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Sep 20, 2006 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: jasp615 (Sep 12, 2006 5:50 am)
I don't believe any 06 GX's would have the 5th generation navigation system, no matter when it was built. Does your AM button for the radio system say "AM" or "AM-SAT"? That would be the difference. Also on the vehicles window sticker it would say that it has the 5th generation navigation system. But I still think only the 07 GX's will have the option of the 5th generation navigation system.
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- #134 of 148
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Re: Any Information on 2007 GX 470? [bobs05coupe]
by pscdoc
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Sep 20, 2006 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: bobs05coupe (Sep 20, 2006 12:23 pm)
Just bought an 06 and it does NOT have the 5th Gen Nav.
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- #135 of 148
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Upgrade DVD for Navigation
by mojdodyr
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Sep 25, 2006 (8:17 pm)
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I do have 04 GX470 and would like to upgrade my navigation system with the newest DVD (the latest version is 5.1 I believe - my current is 3.1).
Anyone knows how to do it? Is it as simple as putting the DVD into the tray and waiting for it to do the job?
Anyone tried burned DVD from Ebay?
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- #136 of 148
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Re: Need help deciding between GX470 and MB GL450 [buckaroo067]
by stormbringer1
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Sep 26, 2006 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: buckaroo067 (Aug 31, 2006 9:03 am)
I haven't been on this board in some time but here's my thoughts. Background was early summer of 2003, looked at every SUV on the market priced from Range Rover down. My wifes dream car was Mercedes(any lol). After some time narrowed things down to Lexus RX330 and ML350/500 I have many clients that traded in their ML because they were stinkers as I recall. Maybe because they were built in Alabama, oh well that's a long story. The MDX was not in this class with the Lexus, finish didn't appeal to us. We test drove the ML at least 5 times and had one for a weekend. Someone posted go with your gut and that's the answer. I couldn't at that point stomach an ML at the end of that current design. If you choose the third row seats they were terrible. It was not designed for that, it appeared the third row was just shoved in there. My wife loved the millenium package on the ML you know the different stiching on the seats and other small differences. My wife actually cried when we ordered the RX330, but realized from everyone that the Lexus was the way to go. I have twin girls(now 3) and every time we went to Lexus(greenwich, CT) they had that dam ash mica GX on the sidewalk. I would look at it each time and thought we could use the extra seats in the back. Well I think it was early Aug. 04 and we signed for an RX330 Really couldn't get the color combo that I wanted even though it was made in that combo. Two weeks later went in and ordered a 2004 GX and canceled the RX. This doesn't apply to you but at the time Lexus did not have the back up camera on the GX but did on the RX, go figure. When I read the Lexus site that back-up cameras were going to be added mid-year I was annoyed because this feature was one I was looking for. Took delivery end of Dec. 2004,first shipments with back-up cameras and haven't looked back since. Ok that was long but bear with me. I was actually annoyed that my GX didn't have certain features like folding side mirrors AND power third row side windows. Best vehicle I have owned and have owned so many. No big problems, not many minor ones either. The third row seats have paid for themselves and I'm glad I went with my gut. I really don't care for that kind of design but they are used. Most important can the mercedes drive up the side of a mountain. My wife drives this vehicle and never goes off road but if you have to this one would be a good choice. lol At the time back in 04 Lexus was just starting to offer XM( ihave mobile sirrius) but all I can say don't let $100. diffence sway you. Didn't the GX get an award for top ten trade in values form KBB I believe. Good luck. PS I thought the GX was more regal looking and the LX was at that time a little long in the tooth. Lexus is waiting too long for the LX replacement.
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DVD/CD auto-changer
by bigdm
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Oct 02, 2006 (6:31 pm)
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For the 2007 GX470 model does it include an in-dash 6 DVD auto-changer or is this in the glove compartment. The literature on the Lexus website is confusing.
BigDM
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We need your help!
by tidester HOST
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Oct 15, 2006 (10:40 pm)
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Hi, everyone. As you've probably noticed, we have been trying to refine the discussions into more narrowly focussed topics. Our objective is twofold. We want to make it easier for people seeking specific information about their vehicles to find it easily and without having to wade through hundreds or thousands of postings.
To those ends, we will be shutting down the general make/model discussions and work exclusively with specific issues. This requires us to populate the make/model subsections with relevant, interesting and timely topics. Rather than having the hosts simply create boilerplate topics for each make/model, we feel that you, the owner, the make/model enthusiast and the prospective buyer can best judge what those topics should be.
You can help by adding a discussion (it's easy!) or suggesting one here.
To add a discussion, click on the last link in the "You are here" line at the top of this page. That will take you to the topic page for this make/model. Review the list of topics and click on the "Add discussion" link when you've decided what topic you'd like to add. Follow the directions and you're done! Feel free to add more than one. Just avoid duplicating existing topics and try not to make it TOO specific!
Your help and continued participation in the Forums is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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- #139 of 148
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GX 470 Sport Pkg & Kinetic Dynamic Suspension
by comfortzones
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Oct 18, 2006 (12:53 am)
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I could not figure out how to add this as a new topic, so I'm posting it here. We're looking to test drive a 2007 GX 470 in the Northeast with the Sport Package and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension...and are finding that no one in New England has one – it's only available by special order taking 4-5 months. Does anyone have experiences with these two packages? Do they dramatically improve aesthetics, ride or handling? We are thinking of downsizing from a Range Rover, and the GX 470 is a good candidate. Thanks!
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