RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

Dash Color

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-13-03, 06:04 PM
  #1  
04rx330
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
04rx330's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Dash Color

Does any know what color the dash board and steering wheel will be? Some picutres show them as being brown(with the Ivory interior) and some show them with black (again, Ivory interior)

With brown dash and steering wheel:



and with black dash and steering wheel:



Do we have a choice? Does it depend on the exterior color?
Old 03-13-03, 09:01 PM
  #2  
djm1020
Driver School Candidate
 
djm1020's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: KS.
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Dash Color

Hey 04RX330,

I'm wondering if the bottom pic is actually the light gray seat color. You know how pictures taken in different light can produce different colors. I was under the assumption that the darker dash came with the light gray leather and the brown dash came with the ivory seat color. But again, I am just assuming. I should never do that! Anyone else have thoughts about this?

Last edited by djm1020; 03-13-03 at 09:02 PM.
Old 03-13-03, 09:45 PM
  #3  
Lil4X
Out of Warranty
 
Lil4X's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Houston, Republic of Texas
Posts: 14,926
Received 12 Likes on 12 Posts
Post Which interior?

Good question! That top pic looks like the interior I saw on the 330 at the Houston Auto Show. It was the Savannah Metallic exterior with what appeared to be the light grey interior (with the maple wood trim). Under the odd lighting conditions of the exhibit hall, the interior looked almost white, but the yellowish cast of the ivory could have been washed out by the bluish lighting. I asked the rep if that was the production model - wondering if the light color on the upper dash was going to cause the same reflection problems in the windshield as the current color with the ivory interior. Seems like the darker dash might not have the same problem. The tradeoff for better reflection control is pretty ugly, visually splitting the dash rather radically. Can't say that rep had an answer... Ever see that look of a deer in the headlights?
Old 03-14-03, 05:00 AM
  #4  
ederny
Pole Position
 
ederny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Maybe I haven't been following the 300 vs. 330 closely enough...

...but why are the center consoles different in these 2 pics (open style vs closed)? Are both really pics of the production 330?
Old 03-14-03, 05:27 AM
  #5  
j4ydubs
Driver
 
j4ydubs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Maybe I haven't been following the 300 vs. 330 closely enough...

Originally posted by ederny
...but why are the center consoles different in these 2 pics (open style vs closed)? Are both really pics of the production 330?
The center consol is adjustable. It slides forward and back.

John
Old 03-14-03, 06:15 AM
  #6  
cbest1465
Driver School Candidate
 
cbest1465's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Interior

From everything I have read - there are 3 color choices. Ivory, grey, and black. Would think the darker dash would be for the grey and black interiors and the lighter for the ivory. Also on past RX's it seems the outside color does dictate the inside. I usually saw this when you would "Build your own" on Lexus' web site.
Old 03-14-03, 06:30 AM
  #7  
j4ydubs
Driver
 
j4ydubs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Interior

Originally posted by cbest1465
From everything I have read - there are 3 color choices. Ivory, grey, and black. Would think the darker dash would be for the grey and black interiors and the lighter for the ivory. Also on past RX's it seems the outside color does dictate the inside. I usually saw this when you would "Build your own" on Lexus' web site.
If you use the build tool on the lexus.ca site, it will show you what combos you can have. It puts a lock on the ones not available.

John
Old 03-14-03, 06:20 PM
  #8  
04rx330
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
04rx330's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

If you use the build tool on the lexus.ca site, it will show you what combos you can have. It puts a lock on the ones not available.
On the lexus.ca site, If you select a color like Millenium Silver (which all three interior colors are available), it shows the black dash for all three interior colors ?!?!

That top pic looks like the interior I saw on the 330 at the Houston Auto Show.
Yes, the brown dash is a picture from an auto show, so I assume it is pre-production, but again, you know what happens when one assumes.

The 330 will be at my local Lexus dealership next week so hopefully I can get some additional answers, but so far, thanks to you all and the informaiton in this site, I seem to know more about the 330 than the dealership does.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LexusK
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
13
02-24-17 09:30 PM
sc400nube
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
4
02-14-10 06:09 AM
valgs350
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
5
07-10-08 10:12 AM
xknowonex
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
11
08-15-05 01:40 PM



Quick Reply: Dash Color



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:44 AM.