The Lexus LX 700h Deposit Thread

My dealer reached out yesterday and offered a 2 row but it’s in Cavier (black). I really dislike black vehicles. However, with the tariffs now out I’m tempted as there’s no way to know when a Noir or Earth 2 row version will be offered, or how the tariff impact will play out on the LX. 1st world problems
 
My dealer reached out yesterday and offered a 2 row but it’s in Cavier (black). I really dislike black vehicles. However, with the tariffs now out I’m tempted as there’s no way to know when a Noir or Earth 2 row version will be offered, or how the tariff impact will play out on the LX. 1st world problems

I think black looks the best when it's clean. It's just that you have to clean it so often.... every little spec of dust or blemish shows up on black. It's a commitment... kind of like dating a supermodel :)
 
My dealer reached out yesterday and offered a 2 row but it’s in Cavier (black). I really dislike black vehicles. However, with the tariffs now out I’m tempted as there’s no way to know when a Noir or Earth 2 row version will be offered, or how the tariff impact will play out on the LX. 1st world problems
Is this vehicle on US soil, in shipment or about to ship? Mine, a 3 row Luxury, is either just about to ship, or on the water. I need to check. Unfortunately, my sales guy is not very communicative. I’m curious how mine will be affected. Lexus has not made an official statement to my knowledge, and my dealership did not believe Tariffs would affect my vehicle, even shipping after April 2nd. Fingers crossed!
 
Is this vehicle on US soil, in shipment or about to ship? Mine, a 3 row Luxury, is either just about to ship, or on the water. I need to check. Unfortunately, my sales guy is not very communicative. I’m curious how mine will be affected. Lexus has not made an official statement to my knowledge, and my dealership did not believe Tariffs would affect my vehicle, even shipping after April 2nd. Fingers crossed!
It’s on the lot
 
My dealer reached out yesterday and offered a 2 row but it’s in Cavier (black). I really dislike black vehicles. However, with the tariffs now out I’m tempted as there’s no way to know when a Noir or Earth 2 row version will be offered, or how the tariff impact will play out on the LX. 1st world problems
Update on this. I stopped into the dealer today and my SA was on crack as this one is in fact a three row, so hard pass for me. However, I did get to test drive it. It’s a beautiful well built vehicle. I’m 6’3”” and 230 lbs so I was curious how’d I fit. Luckily it is a very comfortable cabin.

Two things that I wasn’t expecting: the engine sounds…. Not that great. Also, it’s floatier than I expected. For reference, I currently own a TRX and Wrangler 392, so the engine is going to be a let down no matter what. Having those two vehicles, I was thinking the LX would be a bit more button up in how it drove. It’s not bad, actually it’s quite good, just didn’t expect it to feel so floaty considering what I’m used to.

Lastly, I’m not a fan of black vehicles at all. I’ll admit that the caviar color is actually quite nice in person, but still not my style.
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That caviar does look good in certain light... thank you for that picture. Really shows it off well.
 
Thanks for sharing your initial thoughts with us. I've been trying to get away from black vehicles because that's all I used to buy, but this one does look good!
 
Update on this. I stopped into the dealer today and my SA was on crack as this one is in fact a three row, so hard pass for me. However, I did get to test drive it. It’s a beautiful well built vehicle. I’m 6’3”” and 230 lbs so I was curious how’d I fit. Luckily it is a very comfortable cabin.

Two things that I wasn’t expecting: the engine sounds…. Not that great. Also, it’s floatier than I expected. For reference, I currently own a TRX and Wrangler 392, so the engine is going to be a let down no matter what. Having those two vehicles, I was thinking the LX would be a bit more button up in how it drove. It’s not bad, actually it’s quite good, just didn’t expect it to feel so floaty considering what I’m used to.

Lastly, I’m not a fan of black vehicles at all. I’ll admit that the caviar color is actually quite nice in person, but still not my style.
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Interesting as your take is the same as mine. I daily a TRX and we’re trading the 392 Wrangler for our Earth in a couple of weeks. When we test drove a Luxury trim the other month, I kept thinking how floaty it felt while my wife was driving. I don’t mind it though as it’s going to be her ride and it’s bounds more comfortable than the Wrangler.

On a side note, I am on a trip in SoCal and decided to visit a local Lexus dealer in Orange County that had an Overtrail. They’re smoking crack with this ADM they want…
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That's a hell of a dealer markup. Should be criminal :(
 
If you have put a deposit down for a new LX 700h, post up here and let us know what your dealership requires to do so.
Put down a $1,000 refundable deposit about 1 month ago. LX700H overtrail arrived Tuesday of this week in KC. Trading in my 24 LX600 Luxury with 7050 miles. Wanted something I could drive to the farm and not worry so much about it, I.e., being the overtrail. I wanted the GX550 but wife wants more room in the back seat for her and the dog so sticking with LX. May trade in a year or two for the GX550 OT+, just not sure. Swear I will keep the car 8-10 years but that doesn’t ever occur.
I just happened to call dealer last month and there was this vehicle in transit that was available in the Nori Green, so I bit the bullet.
 
Put down a $1,000 refundable deposit about 1 month ago. LX700H overtrail arrived Tuesday of this week in KC. Trading in my 24 LX600 Luxury with 7050 miles. Wanted something I could drive to the farm and not worry so much about it, I.e., being the overtrail. I wanted the GX550 but wife wants more room in the back seat for her and the dog so sticking with LX. May trade in a year or two for the GX550 OT+, just not sure. Swear I will keep the car 8-10 years but that doesn’t ever occur.
I just happened to call dealer last month and there was this vehicle in transit that was available in the Nori Green, so I bit the bullet.

Congratulations! I got you marked as a deposit holder as well.
 
Put down a $1,000 refundable deposit about 1 month ago. LX700H overtrail arrived Tuesday of this week in KC. Trading in my 24 LX600 Luxury with 7050 miles. Wanted something I could drive to the farm and not worry so much about it, I.e., being the overtrail. I wanted the GX550 but wife wants more room in the back seat for her and the dog so sticking with LX. May trade in a year or two for the GX550 OT+, just not sure. Swear I will keep the car 8-10 years but that doesn’t ever occur.
I just happened to call dealer last month and there was this vehicle in transit that was available in the Nori Green, so I bit the bullet.
Congrats on the new LX, and welcome to the forum! We would love to see pictures of it!
 
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