Automatic Rear Trunk - opener/closer
#1
Automatic Rear Trunk - opener/closer
Anyone even attempt to retro one of these onto their GS yet? I've been wanting to do this and its been driving me nuts. Im even thinking of trading in my '13 f sport for a '14 hybrid. Don't know what to do!!
please let me know!!
thanks
please let me know!!
thanks
#3
Lexus dealers cannot retro the auto trunk opener. Has to be done at factory. I have 2013 too. I also miss folding mirrors I had on 2007 GS 350 AWD that also had semi-auto trunk closing setup. I am waiting till 2015 model because they will put in CAR PLAYER that will do all the smartphones for emails, etc. not possible with many phones including the iphone.
#4
Lexus Champion
I'm sure it can be done. No one wants to cough up the money to do it though. There was a thread a couple months ago talking about it and the cost for all the components was over a grand.
#6
Lexus Test Driver
Brilliant marketing!
Lexus was brilliant in their marketing strategy of leaving the trunk and side mirror automation off the 2013. Lots of folks will be considering trading for these conveniences.
#8
Some folks won't buy a Lexus again just because of that "brilliant" strategy. That's a shame/deceptive strategy on my book. Also other features such as Siri, HD radio traffic, Enform +.... It's like buying the iPad without the apps store, glossy but lacking features. Just my 2 cents.
Last edited by onexcite; 03-18-14 at 11:54 AM.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Some folks won't buy a Lexus again just because of that "brilliant" strategy. That's a shame/deceptive strategy on my book. Also other features such as Siri, HD radio traffic, Enform +.... It's like buying the iPad without the apps store, glossy but lacking features. Just my 2 cents.
#15
Lexus Champion
IIRC it was deduced that the automatic trunk components from the ES were the same ones used in the 4GS elsewhere and technically speaking would work in a retrofit. Just need someone to tear their '14 apart and clarify with some part numbers.
Canadian spec 4GS always had it if I'm not mistaken.
Canadian spec 4GS always had it if I'm not mistaken.