Mismatched Wood Trim
08-08-11, 02:11 PM
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In a black leather car, the wood is reddish. The darker brown is not available (look on the website). The darker wood is only available with the grey leather, while the black and tan leather get the reddish wood.
That said, it's always to get color correct with pictures, but that looks off to me. The door and center console match (and are reddish), but the wheel looks to be the darker wood. Maybe they made a mistake? Ask the dealer to show you other black leather interiors.
That said, it's always to get color correct with pictures, but that looks off to me. The door and center console match (and are reddish), but the wheel looks to be the darker wood. Maybe they made a mistake? Ask the dealer to show you other black leather interiors.
08-08-11, 02:43 PM
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We were initially set on getting a tungsten pearl w/ black interior RX last yr..but after saw the car in person, the reddish maple wood trim scared us away..ended up w/ tungsten pearl w/ grey interior and dark walnut wood trim..couldn't be happier and our wood trim is consistant in color all around..
08-08-11, 04:17 PM
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What does the wood on the gear shifter look like? That was part of the wood kit. I wasn't necessarily implying it faded so soon but it does happen. The color does not match the rest of the pieces. I'd have the dealer replace it or go naked like me. I'm not a fan of the wood.
This was my RX300 at five years with a wood kit installed by the dealer when I bought it new. You can definitely see the difference.
This was my RX300 at five years with a wood kit installed by the dealer when I bought it new. You can definitely see the difference.
08-08-11, 04:25 PM
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No, I don't play soccer!
I definitely won't do that again.
08-09-11, 11:52 AM
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We were initially set on getting a tungsten pearl w/ black interior RX last yr..but after saw the car in person, the reddish maple wood trim scared us away..ended up w/ tungsten pearl w/ grey interior and dark walnut wood trim..couldn't be happier and our wood trim is consistant in color all around..
08-09-11, 12:05 PM
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yeah, so they use a different wood for the RX....
08-09-11, 02:44 PM
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It must vary from car to car. Mine is the brown walnut, however in person it looks more red than brown. Mine looks more like the first picture above than the second. I love it!
08-09-11, 04:46 PM
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My 2011 AWD with parchment interior has the same issue as you describe. The steering wheel is more brown and everything else is more red looking. I assumed it was the way Lexus does stuff. Not all that impressed. I'm still very annoyed that the CD player doesn't identify the artist and track. I might have to go back to German or American next time.
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