Rx330driver Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 First, let me say that it fails to park and that it might be because of these idiots driving the car so dont take offense second something interesting to note halfway into the video because the parking lot was at a slant, the car could not park backing into it because it only relies on the reverse gear. the guys tried to push the accelerator because the car wasnt moving anymore (because of the slant) and it cancelled the parking job. so one flaw about it is that you cant push on the accelerator or use it on any uphill http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia/vi...park/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxury1 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 First, let me say that it fails to park and that it might be because of these idiots driving the car so dont take offense second something interesting to note halfway into the video because the parking lot was at a slant, the car could not park backing into it because it only relies on the reverse gear. the guys tried to push the accelerator because the car wasnt moving anymore (because of the slant) and it cancelled the parking job. so one flaw about it is that you cant push on the accelerator or use it on any uphill http://www.automobilemag.com/multimedia/vi...park/index.html I love these !Removed! guys! I can just see them at home trying to figure out how to turn on a light switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 now now, we dont know that they're !Removed!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Maybe they're just morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggebhardt Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well I have to say I was not to sure but mine did park itself with very little help from me. After reading the directions it worked the first time. I also watched the dealer demo this funtion on thier parking lot. The system is not very useful to me as I seldom park like this anyway. Not leaving my baby on the street! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 LOL That was great! Obviously, they are over exaggerating the complexities of the system, but at the same time, I've never read an overly positive review of this parking systtem in any car magazine. IMO, they should have spent the R&D money that they spent on this parking system on knocking off something more useful like Mercedes's Distronic Plus. The system is not very useful to me as I seldom park like this anyway.I agree. Also, the fact that you can't use it on hills and it takes a fair amount of time to get everything setup makes it even less useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 But I tell you what, I had 3 people today say to me "I really want that new Lexus that parks itself". Its marketing genious, and the ads are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 But I tell you what, I had 3 people today say to me "I really want that new Lexus that parks itself". Its marketing genious, and the ads are great. Oh yeah, no doubt about that. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainla Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 OMG this is hilarious. if it was a computer I would say the problem is "short between keyboard and desk." But I tell you what, I had 3 people today say to me "I really want that new Lexus that parks itself". Its marketing genious, and the ads are great. I love the ad with all the people saying "in my day we had to...." and then at the end "I used to have to parallel park myself." :) As soon as I heard that the car would have autopark I knew they would hammer on that. It's really something that grabs your attention--like Steve said its the first thing people notice about the car. Now if it would only DRIVE itself home at the end of a long day. THAT would be truly amazing. And make me a lattecino as I step into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I love the new commercial with it parking between 2 pyramids of champagne glasses like the original LS ones with a twist. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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