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IS 250 AWD, Bluetooth option
by toydriver
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May 05, 2006 (8:56 pm)
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I'm interested in the AWD version, don't want to spend the extra $ for NAV, but I'd like to have the bluetooth option.
Does Bluetooth only come with the NAV option?
(I believe it is included in the premium pkg on the new ES350- without NAV)
Can you owner's clarify the IS' Bluetooth availability for me ?
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Re: IS 250 AWD, Bluetooth option [toydriver]
by digital_b
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May 05, 2006 (11:11 pm)
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Replying to: toydriver (May 05, 2006 8:56 pm)
I believe its only with the nav. I have it in mine. this is something you can find out at your dealer or at lexus.com .
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Re: IS 250 AWD, Bluetooth option [toydriver]
by alex4x4
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May 06, 2006 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: toydriver (May 05, 2006 8:56 pm)
One of the things to keep in mind about the Navigation System is there is a lot more to it than just GPS Navigation. People look at the $2500 price and think it too pricey for a GPS navigation system when they can buy a nice handheld unit for a few hundred bucks and move it from vehicle to vehicle. The Lexus NAV System is the centerpiece of the interior and almost all of the cabin controls go through the touch screen. All of the climate controls, audio controls including radio presets, even a maintenance calendar for oil/filter changes, tire rotation, and a BUNCH of other things. You can specify a music style (rock-country-jazz-etc) for scanning stations. On available stations you get the Artist and Song Title displayed. You set the dual zone climate control to each sides individual digital temp setting. With the bluetooth you transfer your phonebook to the Nav screen so you can select the person you want to call by touching the name on the screen. Also with the bluetooth you can press on a point of interest icon on the screen, like a restaurant, and then hit the telephone icon and it will automatically call the place. Really cool if you are traveling and have a taste for something specific or you want to call ahead for takeout and have it ready when you get there. Don't forget you also get the back-up camera. Point is there is a lot more to the system than just the NAV, there is a lot of switches, wiring, and microcontrollers working behind the scenes. IMO unless you are really stretching financially to get into the IS250 AWD you would be missing out on one of the neatest parts of the car by not getting the Nav System. After all if you are buying an expensive luxury car why intentionally leave out one of the things that makes it a luxury car?
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Re: IS250AWD Bluetooth [alex4x4]
by toydriver
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May 08, 2006 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: alex4x4 (May 06, 2006 7:53 pm)
Thanks for the input. I'll give the Nav system another look. Like you mentioned, I assumed that the gps portion of the Nav system was something I could by at an auto parts store for $300.
The phone system being integrated into the Nav would be useful to me. I understand that only a few digital phones work with the bluetooth option.
Do some phones interface better than others?
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Re: IS250AWD Bluetooth [toydriver]
by nross
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May 08, 2006 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: toydriver (May 08, 2006 9:27 am)
Alex is correct of his assestment of the Nav package for the IS. However, there is somethings to be said for the non-nav car. I have the Nav on an RX and ES , but not on my IS. While the back-up camera is an absolute nessesity on the RX, you really don't need it on an IS. I like the Park assist better on the IS. If your rarely need the navigation system, or if you have your own portabe GPS, I would save the $2500. The controls are much easier to use with the radio and climate controls without the nav system. You don't even have to read the manual to figure them out, its that simple. The Nav complicates these controls. Also, the standard radio on the IS is terrific, better than the ML on the ES. If the extra $2500 keeps you from getting the IS, you will be missing a great car. Something to consider. Good luck with your choice.
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Re: IS250AWD Bluetooth [nross]
by acco20
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May 08, 2006 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: nross (May 08, 2006 12:16 pm)
Standard radio on the IS is terrific, better than the ML.........Standard radio on the IS is very good,but....do you really think it is better than the ML????
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Re: IS250AWD Bluetooth [acco20]
by nross
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May 08, 2006 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: acco20 (May 08, 2006 12:53 pm)
Yes. The standard radio on my IS 250 AWD sounds better than the Marl Levinson system in my ES 330.Plus the IS 250 has an MP3 or iPod jack. The ML system has a six disc changer that takes up 2/3 of the storage space in the center console. Does anybody use CDs anymore. I think the speakers are better in the IS. I'm not an audiophile, but its my opinion. The ML system in the IS is supposed to be terrific, but I have not seen or heard one in an IS yet.
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Please Help
by chiefrocker
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May 22, 2006 (3:53 am)
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I recently purchased an IS350 and everytime I have an incoming call it rings a half a ring and then "call terminated by network" appears?? I am able to make calls but can receive them?
Thanks a bunch!!
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Re: Please Help [chiefrocker]
by ricksterq
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May 23, 2006 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: chiefrocker (May 22, 2006 3:53 am)
I recently purchased an IS350 and everytime I have an incoming call it rings a half a ring and then "call terminated by network" appears?? I am able to make calls but can receive them?
What kind of phone do you have? Is it on the list of tested and approved phones on the letstalk website? If not, that may be your problem.
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