Steering wheel audio controls - standard on SR5?

[tx 4runner]

I'm having trouble understanding if steering wheel audio controls are standard or not. Can someone provide some guidance here? :shrug:

Also, does anyone have any experience with carsdirect.com, or do you feel it's best to work directly with a dealer to secure a specific yet-to-be-allocated truck? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[sandcrawler]

i don't believe the steering controls are standard on the SR5. i test drove one without them. (the steering wheel looks naked without them, imo.)

can't speak to the carsdirect.com question, but someone else surely will. good luck!

 

[Quentin]

I'm having trouble understanding if steering wheel audio controls are standard or not. Can someone provide some guidance here? :shrug:

Also, does anyone have any experience with carsdirect.com, or do you feel it's best to work directly with a dealer to secure a specific yet-to-be-allocated truck? Thanks for any suggestions.

Looks like you need to get the upgraded stereo for the SR5 to have the steering wheel controls. Getting bluetooth, ipod/USB integration, and steering wheel controls w/ the upgraded stereo seems like a nobrainer.

 

[tx 4runner]

Looks like you need to get the upgraded stereo for the SR5 to have the steering wheel controls. Getting bluetooth, ipod/USB integration, and steering wheel controls w/ the upgraded stereo seems like a nobrainer.

I agree, it is a no-brainer. What I want to do is to have the stock stereo for a few years, then upgrade to the next iteration of the Pioneer AVIC... the functionality of an aftermarket system like that would be incredible. Getting a clean looking install, on the other hand, may be a challenge.

Thanks for the info,
-TX

 

[Quentin]

I agree, it is a no-brainer. What I want to do is to have the stock stereo for a few years, then upgrade to the next iteration of the Pioneer AVIC... the functionality of an aftermarket system like that would be incredible. Getting a clean looking install, on the other hand, may be a challenge.

Thanks for the info,
-TX

Ohhhh, that is BAD! I might have to get that for my 07 GTI that simply has an aux input. The ipod interface on that is soooo nice. Looks like that unit is near $1000 though. Yikes. That money gets me an amazing wheelset for one of my Cannondales.

I got the steering wheel control info off Toyota's website. Just click on interior and scroll down to where it talks about the tilt/telescope steering wheel options.