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need help.. love the fsport and but wan the luxury package

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Old 11-22-12, 07:22 PM
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Default need help.. love the fsport and but wan the luxury package

would like the best of both worlds.. i really like th wood interior which is not avalable on the fsport .. suggestions can i do a wood trim on the fsport
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Short answer is no, no luxury package for FSport. You can convert the regular model to an FSport though
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I actually love the contrast of the aluminum trim with the Cabernet interior, but I would switch to the Linear Espresso wood from the Luxury model down the road. I don't want wood on the steering wheel because the leather is more sporty and better for grip IMO, so just changing the inlays would be ideal.

I've done searches, but I can't find any aftermarket replacements. I'm sure they will be coming soon. If you find any, let us know.
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both have adaptive settings correct.. but are the S+ setting in the luxury the same as the FSprot/

would the answer then be get the luxury model and add the wheels, front grill and rear spoiler?


I really do not see why lexus would not offer the wood package.
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Get the F sport, don't know why people are so in love with fake wood trim.
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Fake wood???? Are u crazy expect to get
Flammed its real 100%
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either do the F-Sport front bumper conversion with the Lux or get the F-Sport
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Fake wood???? Are u crazy expect to get
Flammed its real 100%
+1 Lexus does not use fake wood
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Originally Posted by Nexson
Get the F sport, don't know why people are so in love with fake wood trim.
The wood is most certainly not fake, please do your homework. There's a great video on Lexus's site that shows how the steering wheel is made with the wood used in our cars.
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
either do the F-Sport front bumper conversion with the Lux or get the F-Sport
I'd much rather replace interior pieces than repaint a different bumper that doesn't have a matching VIN and take the chance of the paint not matching 100%.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan
I'd much rather replace interior pieces than repaint a different bumper that doesn't have a matching VIN and take the chance of the paint not matching 100%.
Couldn't agree with you more. Also, less costly to replace interior pieces.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Couldn't agree with you more. Also, less costly to replace interior pieces.
I think you'd be surprised how much more expensive wood trim is versus aluminum trim:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html

The Luxury model's passenger side dashboard wood trim piece alone costs about as much as the F Sport front bumper cover, upper grille, lower grille, and rear valance combined.

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Originally Posted by Outrage
I think you'd be surprised how much more expensive wood trim is versus aluminum trim:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html

The Luxury model's passenger side dashboard wood trim piece alone costs about as much as the F Sport front bumper cover, upper grille, lower grille, and rear valance combined.
Don't forget to factor costs for the side window shades and rear seat armrest controls for temp and audio, as well as the JDM fog light costs that you'll want to add.

IMO, get the lux package and swap out front facia and add the rear spoiler. If you get everything painted at the dealer you should have no problems with paint match.
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Yep. Wooden steering wheel alone will be 1500+. Go with Luxury edition and part out F-Sport parts as necessary.
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Yea just get the model you want then "mod" it to your liking. Not a fan of wood trim myself but that's an easy thing to replace or cover up with all the different options today.


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