2022 Lease/Purchase/Delivery
#377
Intermediate
My wife has loved her GX for nearly six years. But I’m in the process of buying a RX - I pick it up Tuesday. I admit money is a factor now that I’m retired, although I could do another GX if I really wanted to. But the RX will really do everything the GX will do given that virtually nobody uses a GX as an off road vehicle, And the RX has significant advantages in ride, quietness, handling and gas mileage. The GX will tow more weight if needed, but I never needed to pull anything the RX won’t pull.
#378
I bought the 2021 GX in January and then traded it in for the 2022. My trade in value was so high that I drove it for free. I love the android auto and now I feel my vehicle is complete.
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JPJump (12-13-21)
#379
Driver School Candidate
I noticed this on day one with mine. It would lurch forward once you put it into gear. I think it's normal on the GX.
For example, I would back out of my garage, down my driveway, and into the street. I would brake, shift from 'R' to 'D' and release the brake. As soon as I slowly apply gas, the truck would lurch forward (very jerky and abrupt) before continuing on smoothly.
For example, I would back out of my garage, down my driveway, and into the street. I would brake, shift from 'R' to 'D' and release the brake. As soon as I slowly apply gas, the truck would lurch forward (very jerky and abrupt) before continuing on smoothly.
#380
Thank you for clarifying this as I wasn't sure if it was just my vehicle or everyone noticed this. Dealer said it was normal because it's got a big engine and transmission it will roll after changing gears..... Also I was disappointed with the sluggish speed and drive.. Filled up exxon 93 a few times thought I just had to get used to this truck driving this way.... I put Costco 93 a few days ago and the car is truly driving differently. Faster throttle response and torque power. Can't believe how much of a difference there was. Now I'm truly enjoying the car it has a little more power and responsive and even better economy... I've been using exxon Mobil for years in my bmw... Each car has a preference but what a difference in performance now I'm enjoying this new purchase after a month of owning it.... Let me know if you guys have any suggestions on which gas gives you the best performance on this truck... Maybe that gas station was just selling regular for premium prices. I'm going to stick to Costco because the car is floating and moving like a beast now!
#381
Driver School Candidate
Yep, after shifting to 'D', I have to keep my foot on the brake pedal for one second. As for gasoline, I have not noticed any differences. I've tried Exxon, Valero, Walmart's, etc., but not Costco's. I did ask my best friend who also has a GX 460 and uses Costco. He said he doesn't notice a difference. We both live in NTX via Long Island.
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Seanzky (11-26-21)
#382
Intermediate
Got some questions. Does the GX Premium come with illuminated scuff plates ? I understand that the running boards are illuminated. Are they only illuminated when a door opens and do they go off when the door closes ? My wife is short. Has anybody had problems getting in and out of the GX ? My wife was not with me when I did a test drive and put down a deposit. My GX will come with a cargo net. Does anybody use the cargo net ? My wife's ES has a cargo net and we have never used it. These are some questions I did not think of when met my salesman and I thought the forum members could give me some answers.
#383
Got some questions. Does the GX Premium come with illuminated scuff plates ? I understand that the running boards are illuminated. Are they only illuminated when a door opens and do they go off when the door closes ? My wife is short. Has anybody had problems getting in and out of the GX ? My wife was not with me when I did a test drive and put down a deposit. My GX will come with a cargo net. Does anybody use the cargo net ? My wife's ES has a cargo net and we have never used it. These are some questions I did not think of when met my salesman and I thought the forum members could give me some answers.
#384
Intermediate
My GX Premium doesn't have illuminated scuff plates/door sills, but I believe they can be bought aftermarket. The running boards also light up when you approach the vehicle with the key fob on you. Getting in and out of the GX is not a problem for my 5' 10-year old especially when using the running boards. I personally don't use the cargo net and have never used them in any of my previous vehicles but I keep mine in the plastic bag it came in and stored it in the storage cubby... never know when you might need it.
#385
Thanks for the quick response. My wife will definitely have to use the running boards to get in and out. Another question, my GX will also come with the tonneau cover. My RX has one but I hardly ever use it. What I like about the RX the cover can be stored in a cubby hole below the back cargo space. I know that there are a couple of straps to store the cover when it's rolled up but it seems like it will be in the way for grocery bags, golf clubs, etc. I probably will just store in the garage someplace. Is that what you do?
#386
Super Moderator
Traditionally illuminated door sills have been on the 10-13 Premium and '14+ Luxury models. I'm not certain about pre-wire on this... thread on topic here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...oor-sills.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...oor-sills.html
#387
Well I’m beyond frustrated right now and now I’m considering just giving up on this purchase. I put a deposit down on a GX over a month ago after agreeing on a price and finding one with the options we wanted. It’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. So yesterday we went to the dealership to finalize the numbers and talk trade in value. The offer on our trade was laughable. We can do better selling to Carmax even considering the tax ‘savings’.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
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jkutti2000 (02-08-22)
#388
Well I’m beyond frustrated right now and now I’m considering just giving up on this purchase. I put a deposit down on a GX over a month ago after agreeing on a price and finding one with the options we wanted. It’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. So yesterday we went to the dealership to finalize the numbers and talk trade in value. The offer on our trade was laughable. We can do better selling to Carmax even considering the tax ‘savings’.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
It is my sincere hope that people remember what these types of dealerships are doing in the future and make them suffer when the market reverses and the buyers have the power again.
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jkutti2000 (02-08-22)
#389
Instructor
Thread Starter
Well I’m beyond frustrated right now and now I’m considering just giving up on this purchase. I put a deposit down on a GX over a month ago after agreeing on a price and finding one with the options we wanted. It’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. So yesterday we went to the dealership to finalize the numbers and talk trade in value. The offer on our trade was laughable. We can do better selling to Carmax even considering the tax ‘savings’.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
So we told them to forget the trade and we will just sell it ourselves. They come back with an updated price sheet and one of the dealer add-ons they agreed to remove when I gave them my deposit was there (~$1,000 for something called apex which is worthless). I pointed it out and I was told the manager changed his mind due to ‘the current market’ and knows they can just turn around and sell it if we walk away. I showed them the email where they stated it would be removed and they did not care. So now we have until Monday morning to buy or walk away. I’ve never been angrier at a sales manager. They have all the leverage in this market and they don’t care if they screw people in the process.
I have a 22 ES Fsport being delivered tomorrow to Asheville, NC by Flatbed, the dealer is in Charleton, SC. They removed the Nitrogen charge ($99) and sticker was the price. They offered a fair value for my wife's ES Fsport sight unseen. All paperwork was exchanged via FedEx. I've never bought from them before but we have had a service done there before.
Before leaving NH for the winter we also ordered a GX with a deposit. A week later Lexus stopped taking orders but is honoring orders with a deposit. Here too they wanted a nitrogen charge ($499), they removed it.
The car is expected to show up in NH when we get back North for the summer.
Last edited by EJC; 11-28-21 at 06:37 AM.