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Not a problem for me. Use a rubber spatula from the kitchen and run it along the edge. That gets the white off.

Got it installed today! Works great, just takes some getting used to. Got it installed in the center console and the install looks so clean it's like it was meant to be there. Work with my iphone too! Supposedly you're supposed to be able to play pandora radio, but I haven't figured out that hack yet. Thanks everyone for the input!

Just got done asking the dealership about the center console. I actually want it in the ashtray and they said they can do any location! Hooray!! I'm getting it done next week.

I'm wondering if this is scripted because this is almost verbatim of what they told me. It was also at the 35k service.

That is correct, but I might add, the only Lexus sound system that includes the DVD feature in the changer is the Mark Levinson system. From my understanding....the only way you can get the Mark Levinson system is in the Ultra Luxury ES350's. I was wondering that. I was confused about the question because I'm able to watch DVD's on my Nav....In park, that is ;=]

Don't the 07 - 09's have dual exhaust? And I like the chrome at the bottom of the doors......add's a bit of 'Bling' My 2007 ULE is dual exhaust. The chrome at the bottom of the doors seems to be a new theme. Our new 2010 RX350 has that same chrome at the bottom.

Has anyone had the Lexus Factory iPod cable installed? Must the connector go into the glove box or can they wire it to the center console? Or maybe even into the small ashtray compartment? Please advise before I get this done. TIA.

I agree. That glass roof just makes it look like a completely different car on the outside. And on the inside, with all the features it's all worth it.

Here's the definitive answer. Seems like the iPhone is fully compatible, except for phone book and auto answer. I should have looked here first. http://lexusbluetooth.letstalk.com/product...mp;passedPaIds=

I did the work around with other phone as well, not just my 8525. I did it with my old Motorola Razr and a Samsung something from Sprint. Same story. One contact at a time. The 8525 turned out to be the fastest. It connected just fine with my ES and I'd go as far as to say that the two are compatible. I'm still happy with my ES. I am very grateful that Lexus took a long hard look at how counterintuitive the old BlueTooth, Nav, and voice recognition was. They seemed to have fixed many things in the 2010 model. Anyhow, my contacts are now transfered, and as it goes, it took more time opening and discussing this thread than it did to just transfer the contacts one at a time.

I've been able to pair my MacBook to my ES, but it only recognizes the ES Bluetooth as a headset. I can transfer via BT with my old AT&T 8525, but it was only 1 contact at a time... Very tedious. I'm so jealous tha the 2010 RX just picked up the entire iPhone address book in 1 fell swoop in a few seconds. I hope the 2010 ES is similar, or an upgrade will be available.

I tried that via my MacBook Pro. It pairs with the Lexus, but it only recognizes is as a "headset" so that was a no go. What I did notice was when you try to transfer the contacts with the iphone the Bluetooth actually disables on the phone. I don't know why it does this. You are correct about the 2010 RX. We got ours and it's made the iPhone pretty powerful in the car. iPhone menu does now show up on the nav screen, however. That would be awesomely ridiculous!

I just got the 2010 RX350 and it is fully compatible with the iPhone. All contacts were transfered via bluetooth in one shot. It only took a few seconds. Also, we are able to listen to other things via bluetooth on the iPhone, including the iPod app, Pandora Radio, and Last.FM. It seems it's only the models from 2010 here on out will be compatible. What's different is that the new RX sees the iPhone as "MULTIMEDIA BLUETOOTH" rather than "HEADSET." What we've found to be more useful, however is to connect via USB for 100% iPod playlist integration and connect the phone feature (incoming and outgoing call) via BlueTooth. I want to steal the 2010 RX350 from my wife now since my 2008 ES350 seems so primitive now. Perhaps the next Nav update will cure all compatibility issues.

Has anyone found a way to transfer contacts to the ES350 Nav phone book on the iPhone? I just got the 2010 RX350 and it took my phonebook in a few seconds via bluetooth. I was wondering if anyone found a way to do it in the ES, or any other Lexus model besides the new RX. It makes me want to steal the RX from my wife.

Got one on mine - can't even tell it's there from 4 feet away and beyond. It even includes a coating on the side mirrors and the entire front facade (not including the black front spoiler. They didnt do the front pillar though and guess what, it got chipped. I also do a lot of highway driving. Mine was $450 - it was a dealer installed sub-let option. It was included in my price.