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Factory JDM options not available in the US?

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Old 07-13-15 | 01:19 PM
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Garbage box in the passenger footwell pictured above. Wasn't there a center tunnel rear floor mat ?
Yes, there was! Those mats are very cool. Wish I could get one.
Old 07-13-15 | 01:21 PM
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Wood nav trim - must have! Any ideas where I could get it?
Harpo, here you go ... http://www.wooddash.com/category/LEXUS_Dash_Kits_LS430
Old 07-13-15 | 03:44 PM
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The mismatch does not look to good. Or is it just me?


Old 07-13-15 | 04:21 PM
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If it matched, I'd buy it. But as mentioned, it may not. That's the risk you run. But to each his own ... maybe the bird's eye is easier to match than wood burl ... Then you're only dealing with possible color variation. I know having changed out the ash tray for a center console storage box, the burled wood grain from the storage box did not match the surrounding console so I swapped the ash tray wood cover onto the console storage box.

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Old 07-13-15 | 05:48 PM
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I agree, if it matched it would look much better.
Old 07-13-15 | 10:39 PM
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That's tempting, but it doesn't match in their picture, and nowhere does it say it's real wood. I want the JDM parts!
Old 07-16-15 | 09:26 AM
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I'm not sure those pictures in post #10 are all JDM parts, here's a used car for sale in Japan with the identical pic (#6):

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...150510001.html

And check out pic #8, I don't think Lexus made all THAT wood!
Old 07-16-15 | 11:08 AM
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That extra wood is aftermarket...

Goo-net is a great site to lust after JDM parts. One thing I've noticed is that their version of the CL/ML was packaged with rear console controls for power rear seats, sunshade & radio control. The AC/purifier & massaging seats were left out. As well as the side shades. Also I noticed they have flat trunk floors above the rear suspension. A temporary sized spare & cargo tray seem common too.

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...141228007.html

This one is a "UL" but with no extra dash & door leather and only heated front seats.

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...150712001.html

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Old 07-16-15 | 01:58 PM
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This one has the rear seat cooler, shorter trunk but no upper rear vents ?? No air ride either. Seems like they individually packaged their options.

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...150704001.html

Another "UL" with cloth interior but no heated seats up front. No extra leather or parking sensors. Note the rear foot rest, I've seen a few of these. Grab handles on the rear seem to come with the full rear seat package.

http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/sprea...150618001.html

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Old 07-16-15 | 02:11 PM
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ah yes, fond memories of seeing Celsiors lined up waiting for their masters in downtown Tokyo, the cars quietly idling while the chauffeurs spent time watching TV on the nav's.
Old 07-18-15 | 11:50 AM
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Ok now i want a damn tv/nav sys, but im pretty sure that it won't work over here right? Would be badass i think goin to a car show watchin idk, local tv on the damn screen lol
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