Absolute best feature

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Miop4000

Discussion Starter · Apr 10, 2012

If you have to pick just one feature of your CT you love what would it be?
Mine has to be the radar cruise control. Set and forget and then just enjoy the quiet ride and stereo.

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emejay

· #21 · Apr 12, 2012

goinkin said:
Mine is CD quality sound.

My CD is clearly the best sound, closely followed by iPhone with Aux cable, and a distant third is using Bluetooth with the iPhone. I find a very noticeable loss of definition of the low frequencies with Bluetooth. Satellite and FM are surprisingly poor. AM is a little worse than FM/Sat. I found this to be true with both the original basic system, and with the new bi-amped system with sub and new component speakers in the front.

It is rare that I purchase something that surpasses my expectations, as this car has. I like it.

goinkin

· #22 · Apr 12, 2012

emejay said:
My CD is clearly the best sound, closely followed by iPhone with Aux cable, and a distant third is using Bluetooth with the iPhone. I find a very noticeable loss of definition of the low frequencies with Bluetooth. Satellite and FM are surprisingly poor. AM is a little worse than FM/Sat. I found this to be true with both the original basic system, and with the new bi-amped system with sub and new component speakers in the front.

It is rare that I purchase something that surpasses my expectations, as this car has. I like it.

One thing I noticed is that each mode(cd, bta, fm etc) has it's own saved tone settings. So it's not a set it and forget it type of system. I had to go and individually calibrate each mode to my liking. I don't know if that would make a difference for you.

Doublade

· #23 · Apr 12, 2012

awh come on guys it has to be the sick moonroof

jcpharm

· #24 · Apr 12, 2012

Doublade said:
awh come on guys it has to be the sick moonroof

i think since every car i've owned since 2003 has had a moonroof, it's not so new for me - but glad you like it!

lostchild

· #25 · Apr 12, 2012

Doublade said:
awh come on guys it has to be the sick moonroof

Hehe I am trying to decide if this was meant to be a joke or not.

Actually one of the things I missed about my old car and my wife's car is that they both got panoramic moon roof that covers the whole roof.

turkeydriver

· #26 · Apr 12, 2012

The whole cockpit. You don't sit in the car; you wear it.

YOW

· #27 · Apr 13, 2012 (Edited)

goinkin said:
One thing I noticed is that each mode(cd, bta, fm etc) has it's own saved tone settings. So it's not a set it and forget it type of system. I had to go and individually calibrate each mode to my liking. I don't know if that would make a difference for you.

I know I had to fiddle with the tone setting, but now the sound quality of my iPhone through bluetooth audio seems every bit as good as USB or CD ... and much better than FM.

I have the premium audio system.

Note: The best audio recording from iTunes play at 256kbps. Bluetooth is capable of playing audio at 386kbps using the ADP2 audio profile. That's full speed

Sleepypete

· #28 · Apr 13, 2012

It has to be the bluetooth integration for me too, as a feature that really helps and which I've not had before on a car :

Being able to stream audio from the phone (helps having proper iPod integration too, I used to use an FM retransmitter)
Being able to say "I'm on my way" without fumbling with text messages or holding the phone

midijab

· #29 · Apr 13, 2012

goinkin said:
One thing I noticed is that each mode(cd, bta, fm etc) has it's own saved tone settings. So it's not a set it and forget it type of system. I had to go and individually calibrate each mode to my liking. I don't know if that would make a difference for you.

Didn't know that! Thanks for the tip! I switch between USB and FM Radio a lot.

goinkin

· #30 · Apr 14, 2012

midijab said:
Didn't know that! Thanks for the tip! I switch between USB and FM Radio a lot.

No problemo!

clever chimp

· #31 · Apr 17, 2012

lulumama said:
My favorite thing that I've never seen before in any of my other cars: the cell phone holder. Love how I can see my playlists and texts that come through (of course, I only fiddle with it while at red lights)!

why women always do this?

fugate04

· #32 · Apr 18, 2012

I do agree that the seats are awesome, but I also love the steering wheel.

aussiect200hfsports

· #33 · Apr 18, 2012

Love to have the radar cc.But that was on the next model up.And yes we love the milage.
And the great service from Lexus.

johnleigh

· #34 · Apr 19, 2012

turkeydriver said:
The whole cockpit. You don't sit in the car; you wear it.

Oh yes, fully agree. Other cars have similar bluetooth and tech stuff but I've never been in a car before where you feel so part of it.

I also love the way you can have 3 different cars depending if the mode knob is at eco, normal or sport.

Chik3nPoo

· #35 · May 10, 2012

Anyone else notice that MPG gets better with the AC on?
Or is it just my car.

rehabmax

· #36 · May 11, 2012

The ability to download an album from iTunes to an iPhone and listen to the music in the car via Bluetooth almost instantly. Oh and my wallet is very happy with the $30.00 fill ups every 2 weeks. Close to 15000 miles now, purchased March 2011.

Dozer42

· #37 · May 11, 2012

The best feature has to be the handling. Especially when upgraded with aptly named Road Magnet springs and 16lb Enkei wheels at each corner.

One day, after a service call in Moraga (Kalifornia), while on my way to the next service call in Oakland, I found this beautiful curvy road. (Think of curves like Stacey Keibler).

I wasn't cooking it. It was a beautiful day, a winding road, the CT200h. Windows down, sunroof open. Introducing the Great Redwoods to Rush's song from Hemispheres, The Trees.

I swear I'm innocent, then this anger ball local in his gas guzzling Truck/SUV stomps in behind me. Seconds later he's laying on the horn, flashing his lights, trying to get me to pull over so his self righteous arse can go get another 40.

Wrist. Flick. Glide. Slide.

It's all downhill from here. The ICE didn't even kick in.

Honey Badger is in sport mode. After a couple Keibler curves 10mph slid onto the speedo. MPG while going downhill is still increasing faster than the national deficit.

A few more, and that ******* was a memory. His top heavy POS couldn't hang in the curves. I might not know the road as well as he does, but I do know how to drive, and ride, the dragon.

Track change. 32gb Lexar USB thumb drive in the kitty. Nav system bypass engaged, I can flip down to some 311.

"Today seems like a good day, to burn a bridge or two."

The ICE is still cold as, well, ice. Petrol? We don't need no stinkin' petrol!

4 miles later, the tires are more than warmed, and we pull off onto a 'scenic overlook'. Whip out the Canon 5D Mark II, and set up some epic pictures.

Red rolls by, probably. I really don't give a damn.

What is the opposite of love?

Hate? No...

Indifference...

Honey Badger just don't give a damn. (Google it, NWS).

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shazdeh

· #38 · Dec 5, 2012

I love the moonroof but I wish it would have opened fully rather than sitting a few inches forwards.

Also the Mark Levinson audio is awesome, but I wish they kept the 6 CD changer rather than going backwards to having only one CD/DVD capacity.

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Miop4000

Discussion Starter · #39 · Dec 5, 2012

The absolute best feature is that my wife loves the car. OK so I don't get to drive it that often anymore. But after 20 years of marriage a happy wife is a happy life.

Greexembourg

· #40 · Dec 5, 2012

The sound of SILENCE, smoothest ride & confortable seating...

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