Originally Posted by enoch861

Wait, isn't that section that's turning black typically leather? I didn't know they make non leather versions.

Originally Posted by enoch861

Wait, isn't that section that's turning black typically leather? I didn't know they make non leather versions.

Originally Posted by CRowe14

I believe the only model that has the leather door handle is the L model. It has semi-aniline and there is stitching on the handle area. The SWB gets a synthetic/pseudo-leather material that, as you've read, can potentially deteriorate and become "gummy"/sticky.

Originally Posted by DarKnight

You would think. I refer to is as some kind of synthetic clay/rubber material. Don't let your pet get a hold of it.

Originally Posted by enoch861

I have a SWB and mine are stitched leather. Both front and rear.


I honestly had no idea there were versions without leather. That's really odd.

Originally Posted by CRowe14

Then when your car was first purchased, it was requested as an upgrade to S/A.
As I understand it, there aren't a whole host of SWB's with that upgraded option.
Im not sure why Lexus decided to do this, as the flagship-whether SMB/LWB, should have the same door and console material. The upgrade for the leather and stitched dash that comes in the 600 is an understandable difference, as it is the premium flagship for Lexus.

Originally Posted by COOLIS

I was just looking through eBay and saw 3 2007 SWB models that had the stitched door panel/arm rest. Do you think that many people requested the upgrade or was there some package that had the upgrade and didn't mention it? I was hoping one of them had the window sticker posted, but none of them did. Was the luxury package not available on the SWB?

Originally Posted by CRowe14

I hope that someone will chime in shortly who knows more about the packages than I, but I believe that you have done a better job in explaining than I have, as yes-I believe there was a luxury package available for the SWB, and not solely a request by the potential initial buyer.
My mistake and my apologies.

Originally Posted by CRowe14

I hope that someone will chime in shortly who knows more about the packages than I, but I believe that you have done a better job in explaining than I have, as yes-I believe there was a luxury package available for the SWB, and not solely a request by the potential initial buyer.
My mistake and my apologies.

Originally Posted by enoch861

So after going through the options list, nothing sticks out.
The optional packages I have are the following:

• Lexus Link (Digital)
• Navigation/Mark Levinson/Advanced Parking Guidance
• Intuitive Parking Assist
• One Touch Open/close Power Trunk & Power Door Closers
• Comfort Plus Package
• Preferred Accessory Package

Build date on my car is 05/07 with a delivery on 09/07. The online Lexus Drivers site doesn't show anything being changed/replaced in regards to doors or anything like that other than dual pane windows being installed at 39k miles.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

So in other words, unless you're getting your car repaired and serviced at the dealer, Lexus won't stand by their product for a recall? Anyone else experiencing this with the door panels? I know the panels are very expensive, still it's disheartening to think that Lexus won't replace them unless you're spending your money at the dealer. So someone like me...who is absolutely **** about vehicle maintenance and repairs will get turned down for the door panels because I don't take my car to the dealer for $125 oil changes?

And your door panels looks great! I can't believe how filthy your old panel was, how did you get it that dirty? I have the same color combination and I too can't seem to get mine clean anymore, but wow, it's not as bad as that. Yikes.