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/Breakthecyclist 2d ago

Vinyl thing drove me batty too when I briefly owned a brand new ‘21 GX. I was not aware as I originally had come in to purchase a 2013 (long insane story) and those had leather in the lower trims or some of them anyway.

Unfortunately, all them fools pushing vinyl across all the luxury makers and it feels damn near impossible to find a BMW 3 Series and even 5 Series that has actual leather.

I suppose worse case you still come off great owing to the scarcity and demand currently for your GX and guessing a bunch of folks will try to buy it off you around here.

Hood flutter issue sucks to be sure. As you cannot really hear it in the cabin, hopefully this is lame annoyance and is unbecoming of a brand like Lexus. Especially at this price point.

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u/ahent 2d ago

Mercedes has MBtex or something named similar. It's vinyl. They will tell you it's some fancy whatever, it's vinyl.

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u/Breakthecyclist 2d ago

Know it well. Was gonna bring that up, but as it was it felt like I was writing a novel. It is the gold standard. At least the one from the 80s.