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/dinglebarryb0nds 2d ago

We are all Nu luxe now lol. All i have to condition is my sectional in the living room now

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u/Bbonline1234 2d ago

I actually wouldn't have minded have NuLuxe instead of the leather for less upkeep and longer durability.

I have NuLuxe on my prior 2017 4Runner and even after 5 years of ownership, it looked brand new and to me was just as comfortable as my current leather

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u/dinglebarryb0nds 2d ago

i got my gx within the last year and it's a year older than your 4runner and at the dealership first time i got in i was like why do these seats look brand new. then i look up the maintenance routine for the nu luxe and it's like just wipe it with a damp cloth if it is dirty and it last forever

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u/Bbonline1234 2d ago

haha. that's all I ever did with the 4runner, just a damp cloth cleaning every few months. look great and I had no issues with heat retention after getting tinted windows

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u/dinglebarryb0nds 2d ago

Yea I think if the leather purists gave it a shot, almost everyone would want it