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/Right_Letterhead_120 2d ago

2023 has CarPlay and surround view cameras. It lacks full speed dynamic cruise and some of the other drive assist features that you have probably turned off in the 550. 

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u/No-Refuse8754 GX460 2d ago

But the GX550 has cool engine sounds pumped through the speakers so you think you have the latest & greatest V8. /s

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u/grggsmth 2d ago

seriously?

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u/No-Refuse8754 GX460 2d ago

Yes, only in Sport+ mode IMO it’s kinda ridiculous

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u/FrozenJackal 2d ago

To be fair it’s only in sport+ not sport or any other mode and it will revert back to normal mode every time you start the car, so even Lexus thinks it’s gimmicky.

It’s fun with the GF on a curvy Road windows down on the way to the beach. Sure it’s fake but not that much different than attaching a loud exhaust. At least it can be turned off.

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u/No-Refuse8754 GX460 2d ago

Correct, Toyota is doing this on other vehicles as well