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Like a number of people on the forum I have been coveting the thought of replacing my front console ash tray with one of the storage boxes from Sewell Lexus. I was thinking about this today and started to research whether any of the Toyota models such as Camry or Avalon may have had the same part but at a much cheaper price. I have read on the forum that the wood veneer lid can be swapped over from an ashtray to a console box in case a color match is a problem and so if the basic box was the same from a lower priced Toyota model then it would be a great option.

I have been looking at photographs on Ebay and at parts lists on line but it is not possible to tell. Does anyone have a Camry or Avalon in the family to check this possibility out?

Jabberwock

Good idea and certainly worth checking out. My guess is that you won't find a match in a non Lexus part because the lids and various cubicle doors in the Lexus are specially designed to have a high quality tactile feel and to work extra smooth in opening and closing. While its also at least very good quality stuff, the Toyota doors/lids on compartments and cubicles are not designed to that standard.

AlexusAnja

that is an interesting thought... but my reasons for it not being too likely is that the tray has a felt lining inside. If there were an equivalent for Avalon, it would have probably just been a single plastic with no felt. Toyota would not be go generous to provide nice material for their Toyota's.

Yellowvx

My in-laws have an 04 Avalon, I'll take a look next time I see them and see if this is a viable option. I agree with Jabberwock that the hinge and closure mechanisms are certinaly a different quality and feel when in use.