2014 GX460 with Alligator Seats & Ford Tail Lights
10-17-13, 07:59 AM
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Xenon ABLs are brutally expensive and complicated. I'm not surprised that Lexus did away with them. LEDs are much less complex, cheaper, and draw even less power. I don't think the LEDs auto-level or anything like that, hopefully the don't need to. I don't think LEDs are prone to cut-off and angle as badly as Xenons are, so auto-level isn't essential.
10-18-13, 03:58 AM
#47
Hi Chris, Someone said it doesn't have the feature where the headlights move when you turn the steering wheel like my current GX 460. I don't know about the auto leveling feature. They have my vehicle over in the old shop sitting on a lift waiting for my wheels to come back from Detroit Wheel and Tire. I'm having them chrome plated. I will let you know. I talked to Tom a couple times yesterday when I was there with my LS 460. I know it has the power folding mirrors, but don't know about the auto fold feature. Since it's sitting on a lift, one of the service guys got inside and turned on the headlights, but couldn't tell me about the mirrors. I hope to take delivery by the end of them month. Mike in parts said best case that's when my wheels will be back. They shipped the
wheels off Monday as soon as my vehicle arrived. It has to be cleaned up, it still has plastic on the hood from shipping.
wheels off Monday as soon as my vehicle arrived. It has to be cleaned up, it still has plastic on the hood from shipping.
10-18-13, 04:09 AM
#48
If true, then it is sad that all Lexus models have it except the cheapest IS and the GX...which is not cheap at all. That makes no sense...
10-18-13, 06:05 AM
#49
Xenon ABLs are brutally expensive and complicated. I'm not surprised that Lexus did away with them. LEDs are much less complex, cheaper, and draw even less power. I don't think the LEDs auto-level or anything like that, hopefully the don't need to. I don't think LEDs are prone to cut-off and angle as badly as Xenons are, so auto-level isn't essential.
Koz
10-18-13, 11:13 AM
#51
Just left the dealer.
Could not reach an agreement on price of ordering a vehicle. Also found out, Fire Agate Pearl is not available on a Luxury model even though the brouchure says so. I called Lexus as well and they confirmed. **Update** Went to a different dealer, and made a deal on ordering!
Randy B
Randy B
Last edited by Randy B; 10-25-13 at 06:33 AM.
10-18-13, 08:30 PM
#52
Craig,
The side mirrors should fold automatically if you position the switch in the neutral position.
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_03-04.pdf
140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
�� Power type
Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors
-yipster222
The side mirrors should fold automatically if you position the switch in the neutral position.
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_03-04.pdf
140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
�� Power type
Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors
-yipster222
Last edited by yipster222; 10-18-13 at 08:37 PM.
10-19-13, 03:58 AM
#53
Craig,
The side mirrors should fold automatically if you position the switch in the neutral position.
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_03-04.pdf
140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
�� Power type
Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors
-yipster222
The side mirrors should fold automatically if you position the switch in the neutral position.
http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_03-04.pdf
140 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
�� Power type
Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors
-yipster222
10-19-13, 08:21 PM
#55
I test drove the 2014 GX 460 today and verified that the side mirrors does not auto close when you lock the doors. I don't know why Lexus did not add that feature in. The truck drives and handle like the 2013 no difference at all. The only feature I like was the updated NAV and interface otherwise the truck is basically the same as the 2013. The front end is nice does look meaner. It is still a bummer that the auto close is not added to this $55k truck even the RX has it, major oversight with Lexus. I guess I'll wait till the 2015 model hopefully they will add that feature in.
10-28-13, 12:48 PM
#59
I hope to have mine Thursday. They don't work like the current GX 460 with HID's. On the new LS 460, they turn with the steering wheel as well as self leveling. They call it adaptive headlights on the LS 460 with LED headlights. Sat in the LS F Sport last week. I like the seats much better than my current LS 460.
10-29-13, 04:15 AM
#60
I hope to have mine Thursday. They don't work like the current GX 460 with HID's. On the new LS 460, they turn with the steering wheel as well as self leveling. They call it adaptive headlights on the LS 460 with LED headlights. Sat in the LS F Sport last week. I like the seats much better than my current LS 460.
Craig, congrats and let us know your thoughts and findings once you get it.
