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Yes, blackline is cool and all, but I would have gotten another model except that I really like green vehicles (I paid for paint to sample to get a green Porsche) and only the blackline has nori green in the GX. Pearl white is very nice although it does add $500 to the sticker.
A Lux without the sport package in white over black with the bench rear seat or just a base in white would have been my second choices if no BL was available. Of course, neither of those vehicles actually exist ….
Interesting Canadian option I’ve mentioned before if someone wanted fully loaded executive trim Nori Green with black semi-aniline leather. You could always put the Black Line trim on it.
There are YouTube videos where audiophile guy compares the base Lexus Premium Sound with ML. The base tester is actually a BlackLine in the video. Very nice job with the videos.
TLDR: he says base system is good if you are not an audiophile
For me I’m okay with that. If we pick the GX, other than the appearance stuff key reason I think we will pick BlackLine v PremPlus is the 360 camera you otherwise can’t get unless you spend $10k for Luxury. Would be nice to get all the “latest” tech you can (as far as an outdated GX will let you).
Just my two cents, but if you are even asking about the stereo system, go ahead and get the Mark Levinson. I was in the exact same boat as you, didn’t really get any feedback either way, and ended up getting a Premium instead of the Luxury. In hindsight, I really wish I had just gotten a luxury.
I’m not an audiophile, but definitely love music and can be pretty discerning about audio quality. The base system is lame, full stop. I ended up investing a few grand in all new speakers and amps to be happy, where I could have just paid that up front and kept everything OEM, which is ultimately what I always try and do.
I have a 2023 Nori Green- came from a black expedition- the black did show more dirt however the green is dark and does show. The green to me is a great color - I get many compliments on the color- just not that many greenies out there. The base stereo to me seems just fine-
Welcome. Looks like maybe a combination of paintless dent repair and touch-up to the paint could get you on your way. However, probably best to just go to a shop and get a quote when you get a chance.
In the future, might be a good idea to give your thread title some specificity of what your question is. For example - "Scratch/dent repair on 2023 GX". That'll get you more interest from people who know what's up in that area.
Your new topic was moved to a more dedicated GX subforum.
This will also give you a chance to check out more topics related to the GX for future discussions.
It is on the bumper and you cannot do paintless dent removal on a bumper. I would say live with it. I do not know a solid way to repair rubber. Replacing the bumper will cost like $3000 and you still get a body shop painted bumper. Not worth it.
I see you're in Utah. Assuming that, a quick Google search "Utah vehicle bumper repair" came up with JDM Body and Paint. I'm not affiliated....it's just one example.....
There are lots of collision centers who also do bumper-only repair. It's a huge business especially for those preparing their lease returns. And no, so long as the surrounding paint is good you don't always have to blend in the surrounding area. I've got two teenagers who share a 2020 Corolla.....just ask me how I know this.....
Looks like the turn signal lens has a crack at the top too. They have 2-part epoxy to fill in that dent on the plastic bumper cover, they'll sand, blend then paint.
If it was me, I'd not bother (I have a 22' in the same color) because it could happen again. If a lease then do it right before turn in (days). If you bring it a body shop now, one who reports to Carfax etc., it may get flagged for 'minor front end collision etc.' for when you go to sell/trade it in. If you leave it the way it is on trade in, the dealer will be pleased. He'll discount your trade based on an amount you'd have paid a shop (having his guy do it for 1/5 the amount, so netting him even more $$ on your trade). He'll be happy, and you'd not have to worry about it. Additionally, If I were buying a used GX, I'd much rather have one with visible minor damage, with a small discount, then unknown repair quality. This way I can fix myself, or live with it.
Edit add: I'd fix the way that the bumper cover poorly matches up to the fender. It is obviously way out, that would need investigating (because under the bumper cover could be hidden damage and that looks hideous).
Last edited by GX4602011; Feb 23, 2023 at 01:11 PM.
Hi guys, quick question. Its difficult to judge the true color from pics and videos due to various lighting condition. From some that I have seen, it looks like the interior with black nuluxe color shows the seat is in dark gray, not totally black like the dashboard. Is this right?
I haven't seen it up close myself but will visit the dealer one of these days to confirm.
My 04 GX has dark gray leather seats so I am wondering if the 2nd gen black nuluxe seat color matches my old one.
Looks like the black nuluxe color is popular along with rojo red and ecru. I would prefer the light gray that comes on the black line edition but its not avail on the premium version.
