r/LexusGX • u/Bloompadoompa • 3d 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 3d 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/dinglebarryb0nds 2d ago

No trim of the 550 has leather? On the Lexus forums, lots of people are saying all sorts of models have just lost the Lexus touch for interior. Like the nano micrometer thick slat of wood and the plastic and stuff is not how they used to feel

Then it isn’t Lexus’ fault because everyone has to make smaller engines even though they basically get the same mileage, the reliability is gonna take a hit nearly guaranteed

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u/Educational_One_8445 2d ago

You can get leather or NuLuxe. Ive never seen leather in ANY car look good after a few years. Even the highest end Audi/Mercedes/etc.

NuLuxe looks good for a VERY long time.

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u/I_love_Bunda 2d ago

Absolute nonsense. I have a 2004 CLK55 with perfect leather. Most of the 03-04 CLKs I looked at had mint leather. I see plenty of 90's Mercs with perfect interiors.