Bluetooth & Navi. Choose b/w RL and GS300?
#1
Bluetooth & Navi. Choose b/w RL and GS300?
I can't decide between the RL and GS300. However, I am looking to make a deciion based on my favorite and most useful features. which are the bluetooth with my Blackberry 7100G and the Navigation system.
Has anyone used both of the features in the Lexus and Acura? If so, which car would you choose? What are the advantages of each model?
Please let me know. Thanks.
Has anyone used both of the features in the Lexus and Acura? If so, which car would you choose? What are the advantages of each model?
Please let me know. Thanks.
#2
1) Lexus navigation system does not include traffic, but the RL's does.
2) Lexus must be in park before you can enter an address for directions, the the RL's navigation system lets you do it while the car is moving.
On a side note, the RL's audio system plays MP3's from a CD as standard equipment, while none of the Lexus' audio systems have that feature.
2) Lexus must be in park before you can enter an address for directions, the the RL's navigation system lets you do it while the car is moving.
On a side note, the RL's audio system plays MP3's from a CD as standard equipment, while none of the Lexus' audio systems have that feature.
#3
jhr3uva90 makes both excellent points. Keep in mind that the navtraffic is known to have issues.
OTOH, the Acura nav is superior to the GS300 nav. If you play with both of them for a couple hours each, you will find that the Acura nav is MUCH better.
The acura bluetooth is also better than in the lexus. You can't use the phonebook feature while driving in the lexus. In the acura you can. But, with lexus you are not limited to 50 contacts like in the acura and you can transfer the phonebook from your phone to the lexus automatically (assuming your phone supports that).
OTOH, the Acura nav is superior to the GS300 nav. If you play with both of them for a couple hours each, you will find that the Acura nav is MUCH better.
The acura bluetooth is also better than in the lexus. You can't use the phonebook feature while driving in the lexus. In the acura you can. But, with lexus you are not limited to 50 contacts like in the acura and you can transfer the phonebook from your phone to the lexus automatically (assuming your phone supports that).
#6
I test drove the gs300 a few weeks ago and personally it doesnt really excite me. it seems a tad slower than the RL and but it seems really smooth on the road, a bit more smoother than the RL. the salesman showed off the voice command to us and it picked up everything i say precisely, unlike the RL and no, you cant use the touch screen of the navi while the car is in motion. but one good feature gs has is that you can watch dvd video when the car is parked. but overall, i will pick the RL over gs300.
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#9
It would be nice if some car magazine would do an in-depth evaluation of the TECHNOLOGY in the two cars in addition to just talking about acceleration times. There are many factors that need to be measured, like ambient noise inside the car, noise outside the car, how many voice commands are available, etc. It is hard to tell if one car's voice-command system is more effective than the other without that type of evaluation.
NavTraffic is free for a year, then you pay XM a monthly fee. Again, the effectiveness and practicality of NavTraffic depends on where you live.
NavTraffic is free for a year, then you pay XM a monthly fee. Again, the effectiveness and practicality of NavTraffic depends on where you live.
#12
Originally Posted by atomarchio
Do most people agree that the lexus voice command function is more accurate than acura?
I've got 3 friends who have Lexus with navi, and each of them feels that the RL nav system is GREATLY superior to the Lexus system. And it completely blows any of the German systems out of the water.
If navi is your deciding factor, the RL wins hands down.
#13
Originally Posted by atomarchio
Do most people agree that the lexus voice command function is more accurate than acura?
#15
It really depends on personal preference when it comes to Tech stuff. I liked the RL's navigation more than the Lexus. The nav traffic doesn't amount to beans with me since it's not supported in my city. But I liked the Lexus smart access system and push button start more than the RL's keyless access. What else? As someone else mentioned, the GS has DVD video in park and has ventilated/heated seats. Hmm...so why did I go with the RL? I decided to go with the RL based on tech AND overall performance. Now if the GS350AWD had been out, I don't think I would have made the same choice.
#16
Originally Posted by atomarchio
Ihave the 2004 tl now and you have to turn off the heat or AC to get the voice commands to work with Bluetooth. I hate that. Is it any better in the rl?
#18
Originally Posted by jftjr
I don't.... once you get the hang of the commands it's fast and intuitive in the Acura, and you don't have to put the damn thing in park just to find a gas station.
I've got 3 friends who have Lexus with navi, and each of them feels that the RL nav system is GREATLY superior to the Lexus system. And it completely blows any of the German systems out of the water.
If navi is your deciding factor, the RL wins hands down.
I've got 3 friends who have Lexus with navi, and each of them feels that the RL nav system is GREATLY superior to the Lexus system. And it completely blows any of the German systems out of the water.
If navi is your deciding factor, the RL wins hands down.
#19
Originally Posted by atomarchio
Why would you choose the gs350 over the rl?
#20
Originally Posted by atomarchio
Ihave the 2004 tl now and you have to turn off the heat or AC to get the voice commands to work with Bluetooth. I hate that. Is it any better in the rl?
#21
My issue with having to turn off the heat to get the Bluetooth voice command to work may have something to do with my 7100g BlackBerry from cingilar. I must be the only one. Have noticed when I talk really loud the voice works but it gets irritating.
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