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39 messages, Last post on Oct 30, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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So I bought a new RX-400h last night ... there are several things I'd like to see in the form of software updates to the navigation and audio components... 1) CD changer and radio tuner control via touch screen (with CD-TEXT) ... I've seen this on the prius and I don't know why it's not in my car. 2) Allow parentheses for area codes in phone book. 3) Allow multiple phone numbers for each phone book entry (mobile, home, work, etc). 4) Option to omit pinstripes and insignia 5) Addresses imported along with phone numbers via bluetooth, and accessible via navigation functions. 6) Coin pocket 7) Heated rear seats and stearing wheel 8) Possibly support for photos in the phone book, as imported from bluetooth phones. Many of these things could be accomplished via a software update to the computer ..., like the addresses, phone book issues, etc. Greg
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Since the 400h often pours the battery power into the horsepower for greater performance, it'd be neat if there was a switch that changed the preference from "performance" to "fuel economy". This might be accomplished by restricting maximum horsepower output of the car intentionally. This way, when you are dealing with higher gas prices or trying to eek out your best gas mileage, you could do so with by restricting the engine and not necessarily your driving habits. Yet this still retains the option of having super performance from the hybrid too! The best of both worlds. Second: that message on the navigator every time you turn it on about not using while driving or whatever it says (who reads it?). LOVE to see that go. What a pain in the butt. Probably what I hate MOST about the car. And the restriction of programming the navigator while driving would be nice to see gone too, although that's probably less likely to happen.
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I'd like to see Lexus fight for tax incentives on LEASING. Lets face it: leasing is nothing more than a different way to finance the vehicle. That the government provides tax breaks to buyers but not leasors is illogical and unfair. In fact, if it weren't for leasing, I probably wouldn't even be able to afford the car. And isn't that the point of the tax incentives in the first place? To make the hybrid more affordable so more people will buy and drive them?
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Replying to: brent99 (Dec 11, 2006 1:37 pm) I think the leasing company gets the Hybrid tax credit. After all, THEY own the car, not the person leasing the vehicle. There was some discussion about this when the credits were announced. |
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Replying to: grgcombs (Dec 17, 2005 2:06 pm)
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Replying to: lexrexblue (Dec 13, 2006 6:39 pm)  (Sunday)& hope to pick it up Monday or Tuesday. I was shocked that a forward thinking company like Toyota/Lexus doesn't have an input for an MP3 Player. Gosh, my daughter's Chevy has one! lol Can one be added? If I took it somewhere & had it added do I mess up my warranty?
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 25, 2006 6:04 am) |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 25, 2006 6:04 am) - voice command list on the computer system (I actually wish they could have the manual digitally there, but that would require a very different UI, I am sure) - temperature control on the steering wheel (my 2007 Prius has it) - power outlet conveniently in backseat area (for kids to play games or whatever) - a setting for how high the backdoor opens (it opens so high it hits the roof in some parking garages) or the ability to manually hold on to the baackdoor when it opens to make it "feeze" in it's current position (if that makes sense)
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Replying to: markusmann (Jan 04, 2007 3:26 pm) - cargo safety net or bars between the backseat and cargo area (My dad's Volvo V70 has a nice simple solution for this) - I'd love to see the MP3 connection and I could also sacrifies the tape capability - a nice secure place to place my cell phone out of pocket where it won't move or scratch |
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