Yep. That's where I went.
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Which sales person did you talk to? I also have an active deposit at a dealer in VA that I need to get refunded.
I am keeping the black Fsport long term.
Sweet! I haven’t seen one irl but that’s what I have coming in a few weeks.On a side note I saw a Nori OT earlier and damn thats the way to goJust enough contrast with the black fender flares.
Brook Malia. She seemed pretty junior there. I just got her card and asked her that when they start getting 2-row allocations to let me know. I am not prepared to put a non-refundable deposit down without even seeing the car. Not reasonable IMO.
I am torn between the green and the earth. I have always liked the greens in 80s, Amazon green in the 200s, etc. That said, for me, the earth is a more subdue color and tones down the "Lexus-factor" in the OT giving it a more relaxed appearance, which is more appropriate to an off-road rig.
I got my OT from North Park Lexus in San Antonio for a very fair price and very good sales practices. They also did refundable deposits if you guys are willing to drive. Lakeway Lexus just West of Austin has a white OT in their showroom, but their sales people were just “okay” to deal with.
I reserved an LXOT and put a deposit of $1k, then we did the paperwork while waiting for the shipment. At that time it gave me a lot of time looking at the numbers and I felt they gave me too low for my trade and they wont budge. This is the time when the tarrif was just starting and the market is way down, so I cancelled my order and got my $1k back.
Fast forward a month, a different dealer got an LXOT on the lot, I test drove it and they gave me $2300 more for my same trade. So I went home with that LXOT.
Fast forward a month, a different dealer got an LXOT on the lot, I test drove it and they gave me $2300 more for my same trade. So I went home with that LXOT.
Thanks. I think my issue is that I want the 2-row and the sales people I spoke to told me to order one of those the deposit had to be Non-refundable because they would probably have much more trouble to sell those if I back out from the deal.
I doubt that very much (at least with the OT trim) given that botched job Lexus did with the 3-row’s camel hump. It’s much more likely the OTs are bought by enthusiasts like us that actually need the space in the back, versus the soccer mom that needs a third row to carry little Tim’s teammates to and from practice/sleepover. You could easily see that with folks here that either bought 200s and immediately yanked out that third row and stored in the garage or rejoiced with the 2-row HE.
I doubt that very much (at least with the OT trim) given that botched job Lexus did with the 3-row’s camel hump. It’s much more likely the OTs are bought by enthusiasts like us that actually need the space in the back, versus the soccer mom that needs a third row to carry little Tim’s teammates to and from practice/sleepover. You could easily see that with folks here that either bought 200s and immediately yanked out that third row and stored in the garage or rejoiced with the 2-row HE.
Just speaking from personal experience, we bought a 3 row because we had no car for soccer practice, and no car for off-road (other car is a coupe). Lots of households are limited to 2 car garages, don't want to deal with more than 1 car per adult, or both, and this + sports car covers pretty much all the automotive bases.
That’s also a good example. Honestly, I secretly hope the 2-rows aren’t popular and Lexus starts to discount them heavily when available. I would hunt and snatch one in a heartbeat. I wouldn't mind having the third row (even if I would never use it) if it was executed in another fashion than axing 1/3 of height space in the boot. That might have been a tough pill to swallow by whatever exec in Toyota approving those for the TNGF platforms.
How annoying is the pop sound? Is that something they can fix with software? Need to know more! I put down a deposit for a two row but this is freaking me out
I almost don't notice it anymore. Once you get use to it, you won't pay much attention to it. At least that's what happened for me. Heck, I didnt even remember the popping sound until I read your post.
Oakleyguy
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It's quiet, and definitely not worth freaking out about.
Canyonero
Beating up Land Cruisers since 2015
YMMV, but it’s ridiculous IMO and everyone who rides in the car notices it every single time.
It’s such an anomaly in an otherwise buttoned down car.
Possibly more annoying to me, as time goes on, is dealing with the peaky and jerky powertrain. I have other turbo cars, other turbo hybrid cars, and none of them experience the bucking Bronco powertrain that the LX has. Power delivery is not linear.
Also, while I’m complaining
It’s so annoying to feel that high frequency vibration through the steering wheel at over 3k RPMs. It feels intentional by Toyota, as if to say “keep it under 3k for longevity.” Again, it’s very very noticeable vs my other vehicles, which absolutely do not exhibit this behavior. 
Drive one yourself and see if these things bother you.
Did you swap to higher viscosity oil yet?
I need to get this tuner on mine this weekend. I was waiting to get 0-40 oil in it. Motor and transmission tunes. Hopefully it turns off some proportioning valve that gives it the square tire feel. If not I will get a valve body built for it.
I need to get this tuner on mine this weekend. I was waiting to get 0-40 oil in it. Motor and transmission tunes. Hopefully it turns off some proportioning valve that gives it the square tire feel. If not I will get a valve body built for it.
Canyonero
Beating up Land Cruisers since 2015
Honestly, I don’t believe in doing anything “non OEM” to the engine or drivetrain. It is what it is. At this price point, mods of that nature are not in consideration (for me).
Ehh, man throw some 5-30 GF-6A in it as it is in the repair manual and also owners manual in other markets. Heck even with 2.2 quarts 0-20 left in mine (motor holds 9.2 and i left the filter) it runs NOTICEABLY better, I mean you will definitely notice an improvement. Crazy part is it is warming up like high 90s here and you can tell a difference, purely viscosity related. I work from home but leave several times a day and in and out of my climate controlled garage!
Personally I would run Mobile 1 0-30 ESP Euro from Walmart. Crazy cheap for what it is, great great additive package and an inbetween viscosity between 5-30 GF-6A and 0-40.
All this EPA and oil weight virtue signal is pointless. They run 5-40 and 0-40 in the Middle East in these.
Personally I would run Mobile 1 0-30 ESP Euro from Walmart. Crazy cheap for what it is, great great additive package and an inbetween viscosity between 5-30 GF-6A and 0-40.
All this EPA and oil weight virtue signal is pointless. They run 5-40 and 0-40 in the Middle East in these.
2row? Talk to me more. Was it non-refundable? Did Lexus already accept the order?
