Lexus LS 460 Suggested Improvements

Wouldn't it be nice if the logic in the Nav system that compares a name that you enter with its stored database would ignore all characters other than letters or numbers? For example, I entered Honeybaked Hams, and it found two hits, but in different cities from where I was looking. On a hunch I tried Honey Baked Hams, and sure enough it found the one I was looking for. If it had ignored the space character, it would have considered that entry a match for my input, even though I didn't enter it right.

I don't see any downside to this, and it surely can't be very expensive to make the program change (except for the Quality Control costs). So, Mark Levinson, or whoever does the Nav program, please consider this in the next generation.

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gteach26 (Dec 23, 2006 8:05 am)
- rennybosch (Dec 23, 2006 12:43 pm)
nvbanker (Dec 23, 2006 5:17 pm)

#24 of 60 Re: Nav system search algorithm [rennybosch] by gteach26

Dec 23, 2006 (8:05 am)

Replying to: rennybosch (Dec 22, 2006 8:44 pm)

Navigation systems have a LOOOOOONG way to go to be more user-friendly. Trying to input addresses and even POI's on my '05 LS430 Nav is almost always an adventure.

Example, the other day on the way to a Miami Heat game I entered "American Airlines Arena" -- Nothing. I input "American" and then hit "List" -- BINGO!!

Luckily we can bypass the "no input while driving" feature so my wife can play with the name/address while on the way to the location.

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rennybosch (Dec 23, 2006 12:43 pm)

#25 of 60 Re: Nav system search algorithm [gteach26] by rennybosch

Dec 23, 2006 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: gteach26 (Dec 23, 2006 8:05 am)

gteach, if you can still get around the "no input while driving" thing, don't get the nav system update CD; the latest version has that feature disabled.

#26 of 60 Re: Nav system search algorithm [rennybosch] by nvbanker

Dec 23, 2006 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: rennybosch (Dec 22, 2006 8:44 pm)

So, Mark Levinson, or whoever does the Nav program, please consider this in the next generation.

Denso, I think.....

#27 of 60 Dual sunshades by rennybosch

Dec 24, 2006 (5:09 pm)

Some cars have sunshades that have two parts, one to shield the front and the other part to shield the (left) side. My 1996 Cadillac had that. There are times when that is very desirable, namely when driving on a curving road such that the sun is sometimes in front of you and sometimes on the left. I would like to see Lexus add that to the LS. It shouldn't increase the cost of the car by very much. I'd rather have that than the trunk mat.

#28 of 60 Rear side air bags by 150mphclub

Apr 12, 2007 (6:55 am)

I can't believe that on a $61,000 car, I have to buy a $3,600 option package to get rear side airbags to protect my grandkids.

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knowspinzone (Apr 12, 2007 2:20 pm)
- 150mphclub (Apr 13, 2007 6:04 am)

#29 of 60 Re: Rear side air bags [150mphclub] by knowspinzone

Apr 12, 2007 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: 150mphclub (Apr 12, 2007 6:55 am)

Well, $61,000 is the operative word. You are not buying an economy model here.

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150mphclub (Apr 13, 2007 6:04 am)

#30 of 60 LOaners by nvbanker

Apr 12, 2007 (2:21 pm)

So, my LS430 went in today for a steering wheel repair, and I received an new 07 ES350 for a loaner. Sad to report that I hate the car. Would buy a Camry over this hands down. The ride is downright harsh, not luxurious, it's noisy, power is so so, amenities are lacking, interior is very plasticky, reminds me of a GM Pontiac interior a lot. Even the leather is sub-standard IMO. I would buy a Camry or Avalon hands down over this car for driving comfort or ride. Why do luxury cars have to be so darn harsh now? This car would get an F from me for NVH. It's not a worthy Lexus IMO.

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