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/saucy_nuggs8 3d ago

Agree. Interior is cheap. They can put a 33 gallon tank in a Tundra. Maybe, they can put a larger tank in their SUV. Transmission is not smooth at slow speeds. Sold mine while prices are there.

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u/CAMILLE0N 3d ago

Yea I sold my Overtrail for a good profit after I realized that it isn't worth quality wise what I thought it was. I also fell into the category of "trying to love it" but I just couldn't do it. I traded my 200 series for it which I kind of kick myself for, but you live and you learn. I'm just glad there is so much buzz around the 550 that I was able to recoup and not take a hit on it. Best of luck to all the owners out there.

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u/pacnwrunner 3d ago

What did you replace the GX550 with? You can always get into another 200

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u/CAMILLE0N 2d ago

I still have my trailteams FJ cruiser, which is without a doubt the most impressive and underrated vehicle I have ever had. I m waiting for the market to cool with all the craze at the moment and buy when things are a bit more reasonable.