Carplay in 2017 Lexus ES

Dealdede wrote: ↑ Hello Guys,

I was looking to get carplay installed in my 2017 Lexus ES in GTA Area.

1) any recommendations and what you think will be approx cost?
2) do you think its worth it?

Also saw this device but not sure how good it will be: https://www.amazon.ca/Portable-Wireless ... op?ie=UTF8

Thanks for the inputs.

tebore wrote: ↑ Funny the poster above me says forget the chinese crap and go with a name brand one... The chinese actually have better integration with most Toyota products than the name brand aftermarket.

I have no problem recommending people get a decent Chinese unit from AliExpress.

The key is you need to research the unit and get the proper Harness and CANBUS Decoder. Some Chinese sellers on Ali are actually very good. They will ask you for Car year make and model and take a picture of the rear of your unit so they can help you put together the harness.

Check EKIY Auto Radio on Aliexpress.

You'll run about $500 for one with the correct harness, mounting hardware and faceplate. It's absolutely worth it because Toyota's Infotainment from that era is laughably bad.

I actually helped a friend put unit in to his 2014 MB GL350 and that car has a way more complex internal network vs a Lexus.

MSZsama wrote: ↑ Some people are just clueless. He probably doesn't know that a huge amount of the parts of his car originated from China.

coolintheshade wrote: ↑ The only clueless one is you.
Because it’s very clear you don’t realize that a part made in China for millions and millions of vehicles, has to pass certain qualifications to be used on a vehicle.
Comparing a Chinese made electronic, with a Chinese made car part is nothing short of laughable.