'04 LS430 Ashtray Alternative
06-09-07, 11:55 AM
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07-22-09, 09:22 AM
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just bringing this thread back to life. wanted to see if anyone else has purchased this and has anything to say about it. id also be down for a group buy so if enough of you give input that you are in i will try to set this up.
07-22-09, 05:50 PM
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I got it a few months back and posted some pictures on it on another thread. I love it. Plenty of storage now for pens, mints, coins (although I don't use it), wallet, etc. and closes up for "security." I don't smoke, so the cigarette and ashtray were junk to me. Also, the tray has the power outlet with a spring loaded cover, so it's neat. If more are interested, go for it and get a good group buy out of it. I got mine for I think $180 or so.
07-22-09, 05:53 PM
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I'm IN on the group buy
I would like IN if there is any group buy also. Thanks!
07-22-09, 06:35 PM
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Lexus Champion
I would be interested in this as I am also a non-smoker.
However, I am confused as to how this option includes the lid. I was under the impression that the wood trim in a Lexus LS was from the same tree so there would be a an optimized match of the wood.
So how can you match this up years later? Frankly, I've often joked that the LS wood appears so perfect that it could be plastic!
However, I am confused as to how this option includes the lid. I was under the impression that the wood trim in a Lexus LS was from the same tree so there would be a an optimized match of the wood.
So how can you match this up years later? Frankly, I've often joked that the LS wood appears so perfect that it could be plastic!
07-22-09, 07:11 PM
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Match
I would be interested in this as I am also a non-smoker.
However, I am confused as to how this option includes the lid. I was under the impression that the wood trim in a Lexus LS was from the same tree so there would be a an optimized match of the wood.
So how can you match this up years later? Frankly, I've often joked that the LS wood appears so perfect that it could be plastic!
However, I am confused as to how this option includes the lid. I was under the impression that the wood trim in a Lexus LS was from the same tree so there would be a an optimized match of the wood.
So how can you match this up years later? Frankly, I've often joked that the LS wood appears so perfect that it could be plastic!
Anyway, the color and shading will match, but wood grain patter will not blend in, but it won't stick out like a sore thumb either.
07-22-09, 09:50 PM
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SAME tree---though only mentioned on 460/600h
I just read the sales brochures from 2005 LS430 & 2009 LS460/600h. It doesn't mention anything about the same tree on the 430 brochure, however...on the 460/600h brochure, on page 9, it says, "GENUINE WOOD. To help match color and pattern, all of the LS's interior paneling-including that in the rear seating area-is cut from the very same tree."
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07-22-09, 10:10 PM
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07-22-09, 11:56 PM
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I purchased mine several months back when the other thread on this tray was posted by AlexusAnja. I replaced the wood trim from the door that came on the new box tray piece with my original wood trim from the door to the ashtray in ensure a match.