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SUVs Lexus LX 470/GX 470 and LX 570 Lexus GX and LX and XM Radio
12 messages, Last post on May 31, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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| I just got my new 2008 Lexus GX470 and was interested in buying the XM Radio. Lexus of Manhattan wanted $895 installed for the XM Radio. Is this a good price? Seem a little high to me. Anybody bought one? What did you paid? | |
I paid about the same. The parts are about 500, and the rest is installation.
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Replying to: vcheng (Oct 07, 2008 4:55 am) |
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I would not recommend purchasing XM radio service in a Lexus. I have an IS 350 which was purchased with XM radio and has upgraded audio. I subscribed for a few months, but the XM radio sound quality is very poor so I cancelled. Audio quality is noticeably worse than FM, CDs, MP3 CDs or my iPhone. What's the point of having an upgraded audio system if the source isn't up to the task? My Lexus dealer confirmed that other customers have mentioned poor audio quality as a problem with XM radio. To make matters worse, after discontinuing my service, XM radio started calling me at home from the number 888-229-7796 two or more times a day for over two weeks. When the caller leaves a voicemail they never identify themselves as calling from XM radio. They just say my name repeatedly in the voicemail which is very annoying. I have contacted XM radio twice to request removal from their do not call list, but I have read that people find this difficult to do and I have not yet had success. If you Google the phone number 888-229-7796 you will find MANY consumer complaints about XM radio's harassing sales calls once you discontinue service. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and don't buy your Lexus with XM radio. If it comes that way just ignore it.
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Replying to: tomtomato (Feb 28, 2009 5:33 pm) I think the blame lies with the Toyota Lexus audio systems. My GMC with Bose had XM and it was wonderful. As good as the CD quality and far better than FM or AM. I have a 2007 Seqouia Limited with JBL sound that is marginal at best. Cannot get an XM unit even though the dealer told me I could. The CD player skips on a regular basis and AM & FM are about the same low quality as any other car audio. Try the XM in a Cadillac and see if what I am saying is not so. |
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Replying to: gagrice (Mar 01, 2009 6:25 am) |
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Replying to: tomtomato (Feb 28, 2009 5:33 pm) |
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Replying to: bobs05coupe (Mar 06, 2009 11:45 pm)
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Replying to: bobs05coupe (Mar 06, 2009 11:45 pm) Thanks, my email is johnepatton  yahoo.com
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