LS430 storage compartment
10-10-11, 01:08 PM
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LS430 storage compartment
I have been looking for a LS430 storage compartment and was wondering if anyone has one in there LS? Is this a factory option or is it something you can only buy as an aftermarket piece? For clarity, it is the velvet lined compartment that takes place of the cigarette lighter/ ashtray. thanks
10-10-11, 01:21 PM
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Get one from Sewell. I want one too, but can think of other more cost effective things to buy for my car. A little expensive for what it is, but sewell is probably the best place. I don't think aftermarket would be available, or advisable.
10-10-11, 08:07 PM
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I upgraded to the storage box and for $200+, I thought it was worth it. I don't smoke, so having that smoke box and little cigarette plug was totally useless to me. I rather pay little more for something functional, than have something sitting there doing nothing. Also, the compartment comes with a 12V plug, so you don't lose any functionality.
Sewill is way to go and that's where I got mine.
Sewill is way to go and that's where I got mine.
10-10-11, 08:18 PM
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I upgraded to the storage box and for $200+, I thought it was worth it. I don't smoke, so having that smoke box and little cigarette plug was totally useless to me. I rather pay little more for something functional, than have something sitting there doing nothing. Also, the compartment comes with a 12V plug, so you don't lose any functionality.
Sewell is way to go and that's where I got mine.
Sewell is way to go and that's where I got mine.
10-10-11, 10:46 PM
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It is a pretty pricey piece... I wonder if I can find one from someone who would trade one for my ashtray, lol. Yea right! A piece like that is probably worth $75 realistically, but $200 is a bit steep for something that stays closed a lot. It is a nice velvet box though! Hey one of you smokers trade me! Do you think it is worth $200?
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10-11-11, 04:26 AM
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it is a $55-70k car that costs $70 to fill with gas. $200 is a relatively small investment compared to the general costs in buying and driving an LS430.
Having said that, $200 isn't a trivial sum and it can be tough to budget on an unnecessary item these days - times are tough..no doubt about it. I'd have to check Sewell pricing but I have read they can be had as low as $140 or so with club discount - price seems to vary. I think I paid about $175 about 18 months ago.
Also be aware that at some time in not to distant future they will become unavailable. Small optional parts like this are usually first to be deleted and not restocked by dealer as the car model gets older.
I still have the stock ashtray unit - never smoked in, mint condition, sitting in closet likely forever.
Having said that, $200 isn't a trivial sum and it can be tough to budget on an unnecessary item these days - times are tough..no doubt about it. I'd have to check Sewell pricing but I have read they can be had as low as $140 or so with club discount - price seems to vary. I think I paid about $175 about 18 months ago.
Also be aware that at some time in not to distant future they will become unavailable. Small optional parts like this are usually first to be deleted and not restocked by dealer as the car model gets older.
I still have the stock ashtray unit - never smoked in, mint condition, sitting in closet likely forever.
10-11-11, 07:37 AM
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10-11-11, 07:45 AM
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10-11-11, 08:34 AM
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10-11-11, 09:17 AM
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Yeah I wouldn't pay that for one either. I guess I got the last one at the discounted price two weeks ago when I ordered one. I paid 118 shipped after using the BARON code. It dropped the price from 188 to 118.