Cup holder questions, comments, problems, mods
#61
'12 camry or '10 es350 inserts might fit in between if you remove a small bit of plastic.probably easier and better than the other options above
#63
Instructor
#64
Pole Position
This is the same design as the GX470 ... amazing it was carried over to the GX460 ... a worthless POS in terms of function. The only reason Minivans exist in this world is for the cup holders ... so maybe Lexus should buy a used 1990's Dodge Caravan to study the theory of operation so they can possibly emulate in a future design ... possibly an option as part of the 2020 "Sport Package".
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#65
Broken cup holder...
Has anyone experienced issues with their cup holder breaking? Specifically, the prongs that hold the cups get pushed into the cup holder and fall into it.
We don’t abuse our 2015 Premium and this is the 2nd time it has happened (first time was right after I bought it - used - and it was fixed under warranty.
We don’t abuse our 2015 Premium and this is the 2nd time it has happened (first time was right after I bought it - used - and it was fixed under warranty.
#66
There is a topic about this already. The GX's cupholders seem uncharacteristically flimsy for a luxury SUV. One of mine broke too, but in my case it was the folding bit, not the prongs. Worst part is, you can't get just the broken bits replaced. The entire thing, with the expensive laquered wood lid, comes as a single $400-ish piece. I've glued mine but haven't dared put it back into place while the weather is so hot here. Trying to do it in the heat will make me rush it and potentially break it again.
#67
Lead Lap
I have captain's chairs in the 2nd row and the folding cup holders attached to those chairs will break with the lightest touch. The somewhat good news is that the parts snap back together again with a little effort.
#70
There is a topic about this already. The GX's cupholders seem uncharacteristically flimsy for a luxury SUV. One of mine broke too, but in my case it was the folding bit, not the prongs. Worst part is, you can't get just the broken bits replaced. The entire thing, with the expensive laquered wood lid, comes as a single $400-ish piece. I've glued mine but haven't dared put it back into place while the weather is so hot here. Trying to do it in the heat will make me rush it and potentially break it again.
I was thinking of pulling it apart and fixing it myself but based on the others feedback, I’m gonna go fight with the dealership first to get it covered under warranty again.
#72
#73
Super Moderator
Drink Holder Insert
I bought mine directly from this guy on GXOR but here is the all black version he sells in this eBay ad.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GX460...t/193183102480
I bought the version that has GXOR on it. Easily removed but you cannot close the cover while insert is in place.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GX460...t/193183102480
I bought the version that has GXOR on it. Easily removed but you cannot close the cover while insert is in place.
#74
I Rarely close the cupholder. Can I to buy the GXOR version? I can send a request on eBay to seller but thought I would ask here.