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Old 04-20-17, 07:25 AM
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HI CL,

We have just placed an order for a 2017 GX 460. It should be here sometime in Mid-July. I wanted to get your opinions on the build! Here are the options ordered

EXTERIOR: NIGHTFALL MICA
INTERIOR: ECRU LEATHER
MODEL: LUXURY
DRIVER SUPPORT PACKAGE (SPECIAL
ORDER) W MARK LEVINSON
SPORT DESIGN PACKAGE
TOW HITCH RECEIVER
GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR
ALL*WEATHER FLOOR LINERS
DOOR EDGE GUARDS
CARPET CARGO MAT
ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS
ENVELOPE CARGO NET
ALL*WEATHER CARGO MAT

Any advice or recommendations are welcome.

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So, you got the LUX + Drivers Support + Sport package = Top of the Line.

Also, does this mean you will get the Caption chairs for 2nd row? I love everything except the ECRU leather since I'm afraid it will get dirty easily...
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Yes, Captian chairs are standard on luxury line.
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Originally Posted by tamermido1
HI CL,

We have just placed an order for a 2017 GX 460. It should be here sometime in Mid-July. I wanted to get your opinions on the build! Here are the options ordered

EXTERIOR: NIGHTFALL MICA
INTERIOR: ECRU LEATHER
MODEL: LUXURY
DRIVER SUPPORT PACKAGE (SPECIAL
ORDER) W MARK LEVINSON
SPORT DESIGN PACKAGE
TOW HITCH RECEIVER
GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR
ALL*WEATHER FLOOR LINERS
DOOR EDGE GUARDS
CARPET CARGO MAT
ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS
ENVELOPE CARGO NET
ALL*WEATHER CARGO MAT

Any advice or recommendations are welcome.
Nice build! A few options I or my wife didn't need but that is personal preference as we got the Premium with some additional upgrades. The Lexus all-weather mats are no comparison to the WeatherTech's IMO. I have the WT's for the front and second row (Captain's Chairs) and the all weather Lexus brand for third row and cargo area. The reason being is -
  1. WT doesn't make a third row mat (yet)
  2. The cargo area is a one-piece from WT while the Lexus brand is a two piece allowing for easier storage when the third row is up.

The envelope cargo net got me miffed a bit. It is "saggy" allowing groceries, etc. to almost fall out when you open the rear gate. I resolved that by re-engineering where the loops mount. Easy fix. 3-up, 5-in. My prior RX and ES were very tight and this one was not. So... PA Dutch resolution to an issue

My only recommendation is to have RockGuard/Clear-Bra/something installed to protect the GX. It costs about $1K for a good covering but will negate a lot of frustration if you drive highways or at anytime follow a nice construction truck hauling stone or mud/stone on their tires.
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Originally Posted by MX5NES350

My only recommendation is to have RockGuard/Clear-Bra/something installed to protect the GX. It costs about $1K for a good covering but will negate a lot of frustration if you drive highways or at anytime follow a nice construction truck hauling stone or mud/stone on their tires.
IMO: The sooner the better to get Clear Bra on there. If my GX had been new I would have put one on mine. I have put on all of my new vehicles.


OP: Nice fully decked GX!!!
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Originally Posted by Acrad35751
IMO: The sooner the better to get Clear Bra on there. If my GX had been new I would have put one on mine. I have put on all of my new vehicles.


OP: Nice fully decked GX!!!
Agreed. I didn't let my new (at the time RX) out of the dealer until it was done by a contractor. I drove the GX to the grocery store and home and didn't drive it again until the appt. for the RockGuard. It sat in the driveway for a few days but it was worth it. I picked up a stone chip half-way up the driver's side quarter panel on my trip to and from CA last week but couldn't imagine the damage done without protection.
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Thanks guys! The clear bra will be installed as soon as it arrives. Front hood and bumper, also side mirrors and door cups. The wife wants the back bumper done too.

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Originally Posted by tamermido1
Thanks guys! The clear bra will be installed as soon as it arrived. Front hood and bumper, also side mirrors and behind door handles. The wife wants the back bumper done.
If any of you wear rings get the door cups done (I guess that is the 'behind door handles'?) I would recommend a-pillars as well and above the windshield.
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yes, correct
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What did you pay (before taxes)?
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MSRP $71K. I haven't paid anything yet.
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Nice build! Fyi-I'm a lucky wife too and my 460 seems to be taking forever. Order around Jan 20, due into port April 19 andxwas supposed to get it about 2 weeks after that. Just found out there is done hold out at Port and should get it at the end of May!
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Originally Posted by tamermido1
MSRP $71K. I haven't paid anything yet.
Do you mean you placed the order at MSRP, and plan on negotiating once it arrives?
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Old 07-13-17, 10:11 AM
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Yes, We are. I have ordered/purchased several cars from this dealer and they are nice to work with.
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How much is the paint protection?
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