To use the car speakers for telephone connections (and to dial from the screen), simply activate a wireless Bluetooth enabled phone (like my "CrackBerry" phone). If you pull up a "point of interest" on the Navigation system (like a restaurant for example). The on screen "info" button also posts the local phone number and let's you dial directly from the car.

The NAV display also shows the rear camera image which engages when in reverse. The side mirrors also tilt down automatically.

Wheels are Michelin Cross Terrain SUV Tires on 17" rims

The manual height adjustment and tow package is great when attaching a trailer. You can use the rear camera and manually lower and raise the vehicle height to come up under the hitch without ever leaving the drivers seat! It also has self leveling suspension.

Why did I buy a GX470??

Lexus vehicles collective residual value is annually among the best in the industry. Residual values for the GX 470 have been at or near the top among fellow Lexus models.

LINK: 2006 Best Resell Value Award from KBB

LINK: Highest Ranked Premium Luxury SUV in Initial Quality

Safety: Standard equipment includes advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags for the front seats (for torso protection in a side impact), and side-curtain airbags (for head protection in a side impact or rollover). Three-point seatbelts are provided for each seating position, and the front belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters to help minimize seatbelt-related injuries. A tire pressure monitoring system also comes standard. Always wear your seatbelts as they're the most important safety feature on the vehicle.

Tip for you GX470 owners:

Hold the "unlock" button on your remote for several seconds and it automatically lowers the windows and opens the sunroof.

Put the key in the door and keep the key turned toward the lock position and this will automatically raise all windows and close the sunroof.

When using the CD changer, push and hold the "next song" button on the steering wheel and it will advance to the next CD.