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That may be the case - not sure. But the more I research, the more I am learning that the '00's had some major issues as manufacturers started merging the man computer-driven systems: systems diagnosis, climate, navigation and audio/visual together. Ive seen it now in Subaru and VW models as well. These are some real head scratchers, too - you would think I am joking, but on an '05 Subaru, the vehicle could not pass emissions testing unless the after market stereo was disconnected. As for my beloved LX, I have seen comments from installers online that installing aftermarket amps will disable climate control functions. I wouldn't believe it either, except that the equipment to perform emissions testing expressly warns that disconnecting the OEM Nav/Audio can prevent emissions tests from connecting properly. Untangling the problem is no easy feat, without reinventing everything but the wheels... It is just antithetical to a vehicle like an LX, which was otherwise built to last a long time, where the Nav/audio/climate OEM systems were sorely outdated - even before the vehicle was new.

I posted this in a separate discussions thread as well, but think it deserves its own Topic, as it is broader than just my model. Some high end automakers that have difficulty accommodating aftermarket upgrades to dated OEM nav & audio equipment are beginning to foster, support and facilitate aftermarket solutions (Porsche, for example). A lot of the Android tablet solutions for my '06 LX470 are tragic garbage (FWIW, Seicane probably the best one out there, I've learned the hard way). Having them exploit a needy market only lowers the resale value of vehicles that were built to last, and worth investing in. The LX and LC100's are vehicles made so beautifully, it is a shame to see them languish with awkward OEM Nav and Audio or junk upgrades. OEM was *tragically* behind the times even when these vehicles were new - Can you imagine my 06 LX470 has a cassette deck in it?!!, and a Nav screen so small, if you could afford a Lexus, you probably also could not see the screen. We live in a fast-evolving world with some great technology out there, and it is a shame to see a great vehicle lose value for a lack of Nav and Audio solutions. I want to drive this thing until I'm on Medicare, but using a velcro or a Steelie with an iphone and a 1990's cassette adapter isn't nostalgic, it's ridiculous. Who do we have to speak to at Lexus Corporate to get proper upgrade solutions vetted and promoted by the mother ship? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Here's a question for the group - other high end automakers that have difficulty accommodating aftermarket upgrades to dated nav & audio equipment are beginning to foster, support and facilitate aftermarket solutions (Porsche, for example). A lot of these Android tablets are tragic garbage (FWIW, this Seicane probably the best one out there, I've learned the hard way). Having them exploit a needy market only lowers the value of vehicles that were built to last. The LX and LC100's are vehicles made so beautifully, it is a shame to see some of them languish with awkward Nav and Audio. OEM was *tragically* behind the times even when these vehicles were new - Can you imagine my 06 LX470 has a cassette deck in it?!!, and a Nav screen so small, if you can afford a Lexus, you probably also cannot see the detail of the screen. Mostly, it is especially a shame to see these great vehicles lose value for a lack of Nav and audio solutions. I want to drive this thing until I'm on Medicare, but using a Steelie and an iphone looks awful and is just unnecessary. Who do we have to speak to at Lexus Corporate to get proper upgrade solutions vetted and promoted by the mother ship? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?