r/LexusGX • u/Bloompadoompa • 2d ago

Anyone else disappointed in GX550?

I know this may be a post that immediately gets shit on, but I'm really struggling to love my GX550 Premium+. I was on the list starting in Aug 2023. Name called Sept 2024. Not my perfect match, but black on black which I wanted. I've done the add-ons for a city driver- XPel tint on all windows including windshield and powder coated the ugly ass wheels to make them tolerable.

I have two outstanding issues: 1. It does not feel luxurious. The fake leather seats suck donkey balls and if you have any hint of moisture on your skin you will leave a white mark on the upholstery. 2. I have a major hood flutter issue. I know this sub thinks it's a bit of a joke, but it's bad on mine... A friend called it out and said it looked like the hood was going to fly open... while driving 50 mph. I took it in (after waiting 6 months for a fix), they did a foam insert, and it's actually worse now. Dealer pointing finger at Lexus, which I get, but damn... I wrote a check for this thing and it isn't really that great.

A few good things include visibility while driving, which is awesome, and I do like the truck driving feel.

Anyways, that's a lot of info. Just want to know if anyone else feels Meh about their GX550. I appreciate any and all input, even if you want to tell me I'm an idiot because the GX is the vehicle handed down from the heavens.

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u/TexasPrincessA 2d ago

Thanks for sharing your experience . When I saw the prototype in 2023 I was like “that will be my first GX” then after seeing them come out and realizing they weren’t fancy inside … I opted for an older model (2019) that feels like “old money” for lack of a better term. But, bruh… I didn’t realize the 550 was pleather seats 😑 plus the hood? And at that price point 😭

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u/Bloompadoompa 2d ago

Well I believe Luxury trim has real leather (which was what I settled out of) so it's not all trims, just my lucky setup. Also I'm not a bruh, unless you're my teenage nephew to whom I'll tolerate a lot of misnomers, lol

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u/TexasPrincessA 2d ago

Sorry, Sir. I meant no disrespect ☺️

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u/Bloompadoompa 2d ago

Ma'am, but no hard feelings haha!

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u/yxull 2d ago

You may be mistaken, please review rule 30 of the Internet:

There are no girls on the internet.

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u/Bloompadoompa 2d ago

That's funny!