Dying to know: any AUX/iPod interface? - GreenHybrid

Argelius · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 04:21 AM

Sorry to plant this unhybridish question here, but can anyone confirm for me that the GSh has no AUX or iPod input? I've been lurking around here (and elsewhere) as I decide too make the leap to getting the GSh (havent visited the dealer yet). It would seem there is no such audio capability in this $60K car (which is totally insane if true -- it has a cassette player and no AUX??)

I'm assuming since I can't find specific mention of it at Lexus.com, there isn't one.

Thanks.

stevenvillatoro · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2007, 03:40 AM

Even now, several months after learning that the GS has no iPod input, I am still shaking my head in disbelief. Alas, no real-time traffic NAV yet, either.

There are aftermarket solutions to the iPod issue. But who wants to screw around with their new $60K car? It's a dark day in Lexus' history.

Argelius · #3 (**permalink**) 02-19-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

Even now, several months after learning that the GS has no iPod input, I am still shaking my head in disbelief. Alas, no real-time traffic NAV yet, either.

There are aftermarket solutions to the iPod issue. But who wants to screw around with their new $60K car? It's a dark day in Lexus' history.

I fear I've just lost my proverbial erection over this car now. I went to the Chicago AutoShow yesterday and checked out the other Lexus sedans: the LS, IS , and ES all have an AUX input. I threw out my cassette tapes long ago, so that's sort of useless.

I'm guessing that the GS must be due for a dash overhaul. Maybe for '08? Think I'll visit a dealer today to take a drive and ask some questions...

stevenvillatoro · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Argelius

Think I'll visit a dealer today to take a drive and ask some questions...

Lots of good new stuff coming from Lexus soon. IS-F, IS-coupe, IS-hardtop convertible, new SC redesign, LS600h, LF-A... (head spinning). Which to drive first?

centrider · #5 (**permalink**) 03-15-2007, 10:32 PM

This sort of thing occured on the Prius. The '05 doesn't, apparently have the AUX, but the '06 does.

You know, of course, you can use the tape-like device which will connect your iPod very well. I used it for a couple of years until I got my Prius.

GotIng · #6 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007, 06:35 PM

2007 GS450h does have an AUX input. I know this post is old. no real time traffiq.