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http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-13/03-20-13page-The-last-Lexus-LFA.htm Visit the Lexus LFA Works in Japan just before the 500th and last ever LFA is being produced to talk with the people responsible for bringing this modern day legend to life.

Is anyone aware of a way to convert the built-in phone system so that you can dial numbers while driving? Talking with a service guy at my local dealership, he advised that Lexus disable certain parts of the phone so you can't dial numbers unless you are stopped, in preparation for possible incoming legislation. This makes it impossible to do things like control voicemail while you are moving, even at very low speeds in a traffic jam for instance. In fact, you can't even select a name from the phone book, which is just crazy. Apparently there is a company in San Diego called Bluetooh Valet who will do a conversion but I think it costs over $500 and requires special equipment to be installed. Surely it must just be a programming change. Does anyone know anything about this or heard of Bluetooth Valet? I don't understand why you can't even dial by voice, which you can do in some of the lower models? What are Lexus thinking (or not thinking!!) I have the '06 model. Is it like this in the earlier year models too?

I just used the Costco car buying program to purchase a 2013 AWD RX-350 with $7,705 worth of options including navigation system, comfort package, parking assist, and premium package with blindspot monitor. The sticker, including doc fee, was $49,290 and my out-the-door price, not counting sales tax of 3%, was $47,100. That means I go $2,190 off sticker and I didn't have to haggle. I thought the price was fair and I loved not having to have a war with the salesman. I also got a fair price for my trade-in and since I had used the Costco price list I didn't have to worry about falling for that old trick where the sticker price is heavily discounted but the trade-in is low-balled. Just to be sure, I got a quote for my old car from Carmax and it was right in the ballpark of the dealer's trade-in offer.I think your wife will love the RX. This is the third one we have owned (all bought new) and they have been as close to perfect as any vehicle I've ever owned. Enjoy.