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I'd check to see if you can just replace the cup holders without replacing the whole armrest first, could probably scoop a cup holder or even a full armrest off of car-part.com (or your local junk yard) for dirt cheap. If it's just stuck, try this:
Worst case scenario, a brand new armrest from MyLParts.com for $1,448.37 (Part No. 72830-60230) vs the $2,926 the dealer was trying to charge you.
Thanks! I checked the price for the rear armrest its still 1600 USD which is way too high. I guess now I just go and find a salvage car and try to get it
Congrats on the purchase! Another silver '04 owner in Canada here!
I hit a deer last fall, and argued with insurance about whether it could be repaired or would be a total loss, insurance valued my truck at about $14.5K CAN with 245K kms, so I'd say you got a decent deal on yours.
The 2nd row armrest could likely be found in a partout, there's the GXOR facebook group that would be the best place to find someone parting out a truck, you'll likely pay as much to ship as the part will cost going about it that way.
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Thanks Ian ! This car was originally in BC and I saw the ad 2019 spring. This winter I searched the GX in Kijiji, autotrader and the car disappears and instead, a same-looking car appeared in Edmonton. I checked it out and the dealer asked for 14,595 after tax. Its really good to see people driving the same car here on the road haha. I will take a look at the fb group!
I'd check to see if you can just replace the cup holders without replacing the whole armrest first, could probably scoop a cup holder or even a full armrest off of car-part.com (or your local junk yard) for dirt cheap. If it's just stuck, try this:
I agree. Before you step foot into any Stealership I would suggest that you search here first. They will rob you. Once you roll in your 15+ year old car into their service department their eyes light up with dollar signs. Try to find an independent shop that can do the work for you if you can't/won't do it yourself.
I got it, thanks. But service and complimentary drinks in Lexus Stealership is kinda great. Last I didnt even pay them any money and they still washed my car in n out.
If your interior is tan colored, the part # for the 2nd row armrest/cupholder is 72830-60230-A0. Punching that in google might bring you to a deal on a replacement.
If your interior is tan colored, the part # for the 2nd row armrest/cupholder is 72830-60230-A0. Punching that in google might bring you to a deal on a replacement.
i got it. even on lexuspartsdirect it only costs 1200 bucks ,that dealership is trying so hard to steal my money
I feel your pain about the cupholder! Mine was broken too when I bought it. I made a temporary fix with some Plexiglas I had lying around. Not pretty, but it worked! Yes, it's ugly orange so its visible and wouldn't get broken again. Then I found a guy on GXOR FB group dismantling a grey interior GX and I scooped up a replacement! Hardest part is getting the leather unzipped to get at the screws.
I feel your pain about the cupholder! Mine was broken too when I bought it. I made a temporary fix with some Plexiglas I had lying around. Not pretty, but it worked! Yes, it's ugly orange so its visible and wouldn't get broken again. Then I found a guy on GXOR FB group dismantling a grey interior GX and I scooped up a replacement! Hardest part is getting the leather unzipped to get at the screws.
The temporary fix looks nice though! I went to the dealership and they removed the outsider part of the cupholder. After removing it, I heard a lot of noises coming out of the armrest when driving on bumpy road which is so annoying. Since most time I drive on my own so Im not in a hurry to find a new one but I just want to keep everything on the car stock haha.
