Accessories

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 14, 2015 | 03:51 PM

Camper01

Thread Starter

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Jan 2015

Posts: 19

Likes: 1

From: Tn

Accessories

My dealer has good discount on accessories, but I am not sure if they are that useful in real life.
What do you guys feel about:
1. Bumper protector
2. Cargo mat versus plastic cargo tray
3. Door **** protector

Mar 14, 2015 | 04:26 PM

corradoMR2

The pursuit of F

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 8,296

Likes: 303

From: Toronto, Canada

Yeah, they are useful but depends on the price.

1 and 3 will minimize scratches on your rear bumper and scratches to the cavity behind the door handle caused by your nails, wedding ring, etc.

As for the cargo area, I would skip the plastic cargo tray unless you have a pet or often carry items that can soil the interior.

Mar 14, 2015 | 07:01 PM

Camper01

Thread Starter

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Jan 2015

Posts: 19

Likes: 1

From: Tn

Thanks, corrado. Why would you prefer mat over plastic tray? Isn't the tray more durable than mat?

Mar 14, 2015 | 07:10 PM

corradoMR2

The pursuit of F

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 8,296

Likes: 303

From: Toronto, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camper01

Thanks, corrado. Why would you prefer mat over plastic tray? Isn't the tray more durable than mat?

For my light duty needs (groceries and occasional family trip luggage), the carpeted cargo mat suits my needs and looks richer and more inviting than the plastic mat.

Mar 15, 2015 | 05:49 AM

Phredcat

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 26

Likes: 0

From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by corradoMR2

For my light duty needs (groceries and occasional family trip luggage), the carpeted cargo mat suits my needs and looks richer and more inviting than the plastic mat.

Agree about the carpeted cargo mat. Didn't have anything more than that for the 9 1/2 years I was driving my 2006 RX400h (which is what my NX300h replaced). Most of the time, my cargo consisted of golf clubs, some luggage, and the very occasional moving of household furniture and large boxes. Just invested in the Lexus NX all weather mats for the front/rear seats, but didn't see the need to spend more for the same for the cargo area. If my needs change, it can always be purchased later (or go with something like the LL Bean waterhog mat).

Mar 16, 2015 | 03:12 AM

Nights

Pole Position

Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 240

Likes: 0

From: NSW, Australia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camper01

2. Cargo mat versus plastic cargo tray

We have the plastic cargo tray in the NX, and we really like it. We have it in the RX too, and it's better integrated in the NX as it covers the rear seat backs too. Personally I think it looks fine, and it means you don't have to worry when you throw stuff in the back.

Mar 18, 2015 | 05:19 AM

Swacer

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 1,492

Likes: 12

From: PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camper01

1. You can get a better bra put on aftermarket (xpel). You can then also decide how much of the car it covers.

2. My car is coming with a cargo mat, and then I'm going to buy the cargo tray the day I pick the car up. That way, for most things, I won't care to use the mat, but if I'm heading to the hardware store, I can throw the tray in.

3. No idea what this is but I don't see a need for it.