LC "Cool Box" Useful or Gimmick?
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sorry for the short post, but I was having trouble posting.
I have now driven both the LX570 and the LC and like both just
fine. I'm finding myself liking the LC more for about 15,000 reason$.
Additionally, most co-workers will not have clue as to how much the
big Higlander co$t$ , but would wonder about the BIG LEXUS!!! sad.
I know in theory you can get the LC without the cool box, but that is
only in theory. All the LC's are loaded up right now with the fancy
package with the USELESS EXPENSIVE STOAGE STEALING cool box.
I don't think it's big enough to cool drinks for 8 people on safari,
I'll use a real cooler and take the useful LEXUS armrest storage.
what say you?
I have now driven both the LX570 and the LC and like both just
fine. I'm finding myself liking the LC more for about 15,000 reason$.
Additionally, most co-workers will not have clue as to how much the
big Higlander co$t$ , but would wonder about the BIG LEXUS!!! sad.
I know in theory you can get the LC without the cool box, but that is
only in theory. All the LC's are loaded up right now with the fancy
package with the USELESS EXPENSIVE STOAGE STEALING cool box.
I don't think it's big enough to cool drinks for 8 people on safari,
I'll use a real cooler and take the useful LEXUS armrest storage.
what say you?
If I need a cooler I use my Igloo, having the storage is a lot better for me.
That is, when the 200 series LC/LX becomes affordable.
That is, when the 200 series LC/LX becomes affordable.
I actually found a LC without the "upgrade" pkg that includes the silly cooler box...If I want to chill some beverages I'll get a proper cooler to do the job. I have a plethora of things that don't require cooling that I would use the center console for. I think I have said this before but these option packages that include things like the cooler box really piss me off. The mfg force these pkgs on the buyer and further jack up the price of the vehicle. I'm curious as to how much center console space is lost to the cooler box compaired to one without it....?? I highlighted the things in the Upgrade pkg that I would not pick as stand alone options. As far as the vehicle shield pkg goes...What a bunch of total crap !!
Upgrade Package: Dvd Based Navigation----$7,245.00
Upgrade Package: Dvd Based Navigation----$7,245.00
- System Includes: 8" 5th Generation Touch Screen
- Integrated JBL Audio With On Screen Display
- 6 Disc Cd/Dvd Player
- Intergrated Hvac Controls And On Screen Display
- Gps Coordinate Capability
- Back-Up Camera And Monitor
- Bluetooth Application For The Cellular Phone (Must Be Bluetooth Capable Phone)
- Rear Seat Entertainment: ( Lcd Dvd Screen
- 2- Wireless Headphones)
- Rear Spoiler
- Front Headlight Washer
- Cool Box
- 2nd Row Seat Heaters
- Wood Grain-Style And Leather Steering Wheel W/Audio And Voice Controls And Wood Grain-Style And Leather Shift Knob
- Lusterizing Sealant
- Sound Shield
- Sealant Cleaner
- Rental Car Assistance
I have no problem if they offer it as a stand alone option. When they start including things like it and a RES that I have no use for in an option pkg that costs nearly $8,000.00 I thinks it's a real rip off to the potential buyer. 
^^That's interesting. I had a cold bottle of water, turned on the box, drove with the water in it for 1-1/2 hrs, and pulled it out for a sip. It was warm, from the warm air blowing into the box. That was the first and only time I ever used it. Maybe it needed to break in or something, but warm water is disappointing when you put it in a cooler to keep it cool.
Thought it only worked when the A/C is on. Were you running A/C?
In Texas, it blows cold in February. Whereabouts in Canada are you?
I know we were warmer than Dallas today. I am in Calgary, Alberta. We were 50 degrees this afternoon, with sunshine. Talking with some associates located in Dallas, I heard you were in the 40's and rain.
Note...we have hit -47 deg F this year, and up in the Northern part of Alberta, that is a common occurance.
Note...we have hit -47 deg F this year, and up in the Northern part of Alberta, that is a common occurance.
Holy smokes - at -47 you'd do better having a firepit for a console box.
uhm dumb question but did you push the button under the lid to turn it on? i don't think it requires the AC to be on, but I do think it uses the ac to help cool it.
it's no arb fridge, but it seems to work good, my girlfriend and mom drank all my sodas the other day so I guess it works too good
it's no arb fridge, but it seems to work good, my girlfriend and mom drank all my sodas the other day so I guess it works too good
uhm dumb question but did you push the button under the lid to turn it on? i don't think it requires the AC to be on, but I do think it uses the ac to help cool it.
it's no arb fridge, but it seems to work good, my girlfriend and mom drank all my sodas the other day so I guess it works too good
So I guess it can be used for storage otherwise (i.e., when the button isn't pushed)? Just seems that there are several complaining about lack of storage because of the cool box.
uhm dumb question but did you push the button under the lid to turn it on? i don't think it requires the AC to be on, but I do think it uses the ac to help cool it.
it's no arb fridge, but it seems to work good, my girlfriend and mom drank all my sodas the other day so I guess it works too good
Did turn it on...in fact, I tried it with the A/C on, and off, it does seem to work when the A/C is on and not when it's off.
The a/c being on doesn't make a difference....it is the little on button that turns it on.
Mine has already broken
Need to take it in...
Mine has already broken
Need to take it in...