Traded 2013 GX460 for a Nebula Gray GX550 Premium+

• Pro's
  • Overall interior comfort is improved (less road noise, seat comfort, etc)
  • Throttle response is 100x better than the GX460. I no longer have to stomp the pedal to merge onto highways. I would have preferred a modern NA V8 but we all now know that is a thing of the past.
  • Brake system finally meets the needs of a modern vehicle as opposed to the GX460 where I never felt comfortable descending down steep grades or slamming the brakes when a deer jumps out.
  • Finally Lexus has put out a modern infotainment system. I know not everyone loves it, but I think its decent enough and gets the job done.
  • Ascetically, very sexy exterior styling.
  • LED headlights work very well. I was concerned about this but was pleasantly surprised the first night drive I took.
  • Finally can remote start with a few clicks from the key fob unlike the 2nd gen GX .... took them long enough.
• Con's
  • Widely reported hood flutter at highway speeds. Doesn't particularly bother me, but it is noticeable.
  • 20-inch wheels on the Premium+ are hideous and need to go.
  • The front bumper/grill and windshield are near vertical and gets coated with bug splatter nearly every day. I think that design gives it that sleek look, but I'm worried about rock chips over time. I am considering PPF on the front end to protect it but am not sure on how it will look on a gray vehicle.

MrPenky said:

After years of problems with our 2013 GX460 (lemon), finally traded it in for a new 2024 GX550 Premium+
I have not seen any on the road here in NJ, so I was initially intending to just test drive the Nebula Gray, as we were holding out for a white pearl Premium+ or Luxury+ Ultimately decided to pull the trigger after we saw it in person.

1 month and 1200 miles into ownership, the overall impression is pretty good. Here are the Pro's and Con's

• Pro's
  • Overall interior comfort is improved (less road noise, seat comfort, etc)
  • Throttle response is 100x better than the GX460. I no longer have to stomp the pedal to merge onto highways. I would have preferred a modern NA V8 but we all now know that is a thing of the past.
  • Brake system finally meets the needs of a modern vehicle as opposed to the GX460 where I never felt comfortable descending down steep grades or slamming the brakes when a deer jumps out.
  • Finally Lexus has put out a modern infotainment system. I know not everyone loves it, but I think its decent enough and gets the job done.
  • Ascetically, very sexy exterior styling.
  • LED headlights work very well. I was concerned about this but was pleasantly surprised the first night drive I took.
  • Finally can remote start with a few clicks from the key fob unlike the 2nd gen GX .... took them long enough.
• Con's
  • Widely reported hood flutter at highway speeds. Doesn't particularly bother me, but it is noticeable.
  • 20-inch wheels on the Premium+ are hideous and need to go.
  • The front bumper/grill and windshield are near vertical and gets coated with bug splatter nearly every day. I think that design gives it that sleek look, but I'm worried about rock chips over time. I am considering PPF on the front end to protect it but am not sure on how it will look on a gray vehicle.

My future plans are limited, as we won't really push it to the limits in our neck of the woods. Furthest we'll get from the pavement is driving on the beach (surf fishing) and some mild logging roads when camping. Priority list is wheels/tires, mild lift to accommodate the larger tires, and possibly roof rack if I can find a good black friday deal.

My mission right now is to find DEFINITIVE answers as to how large of a tire I can fit without cutting up this beautiful new truck.

-pete

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