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Lexus may want it that way. Forced you to use bluetooth properly

That is not true. If this handsfree kit worked properly, it would allow for the voice recognition from the phone to be integrated into the hands-free device. It would also allow you to dial from the address book on your phone since it's all but impossible to transfer the contents to the Lexus bluetooth. It would definately allow you to hear the ringing before the person answers causing a major delay and lost calls.

I love my GX but am surprised that Lexus has such a horrible bluetooth system integrated. After having the car for more than a year I was hoping an update would be available to correct these issues. My dealer (Germain) in Columbus, OH blames the blackberry and not the Lexus. They have told me to either buy a different phone, install a 3rd party bluetooth kit or use the nav screen for dialing. While i agree these are all alternatives, it does not correct that fact that my phone was listed as being compatable with the GX BEFORE I bought the car - only to find out that it is not compatable at all.

Germain has also told me that there are *never* updates made available to the bluetooth system. Is this true?

That's a shame. I hope Lexus is able to come out with a software upgrade to resolve this.

I have a 2006 Lexus GX 470 with the factory installed bluetooth kit. I have the Pearl and my wife has the 8700c (both from Cingular). While the bluetooth works fine for the most part - my biggest frustration is that the bluetooth will not turn on until the call is connected (you can't hear the ringing) when I dial using the blackberry device.

Has anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it?

Thank you!!!

NJ,

The best I can say is that there are LESS complains about the thump now for the 2005/2006 models than there are for the 2003/2004 models.

Officially I don't think Lexus has a FIX yet for this... But knock on wood, I certainly glad this hasn't happened to me yet...

-Alex

I've got almost 2000 miles on my 2006 GX and have not experienced what many have described on the board so hopefully they have been able to at least keep it under control.

Mr. Yellow or anyone else,

The question is this: Has Lexus corrected the thump on the MY2006 GX470?

Thanks.

I'll ask again.... does anyone know if the sport bumper will allow a front license plate to be installed? And if yes, can someone post a picure?

Thanks.

Black / Grey is the best color combo.

Also, can the sport bumper be added when a front license plate is required? Anyone have a photo?