The Lexus LX 700h Deposit Thread

DHill · Apr 1, 2025

LordExplorer said:
Congrats! Any chance your spec is a two row? Would be awesome to see some movement of the two row getting delivered

No, standard 3 row. It will be the Luxury trim in Atomic Silver, Palamino interior, and the Appearance package.

LordExplorer · Apr 6, 2025

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

El Chorizo · Apr 7, 2025

LordExplorer said:
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

DHill · Apr 7, 2025

LordExplorer said:
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!

LordExplorer · Apr 7, 2025

DHill said:
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

LordExplorer · Apr 8, 2025

LordExplorer said:
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.

El Chorizo · Apr 9, 2025

That caviar does look good in certain light... thank you for that picture. Really shows it off well.

Dragoon · Apr 9, 2025

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!

Obi Wong Kenobi · Apr 12, 2025

LordExplorer said:
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…

El Chorizo · Apr 13, 2025

That's a hell of a dealer markup. Should be criminal

DWIESE · Thursday at 12:37 PM

Dragoon said:
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.

El Chorizo · Thursday at 12:59 PM

DWIESE said:
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.

Dragoon · Friday at 10:53 AM

DWIESE said:
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!

Obi Wong Kenobi · Monday at 11:33 AM

Not sure if it goes in here but picked it up over the weekend. Love it except for the nannies and the sound system everyone complains about

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El Chorizo · Monday at 11:43 AM

Obi Wong Kenobi said:
Not sure if it goes in here but picked it up over the weekend. Love it except for the nannies and the sound system everyone complains aboutView attachment 202.

Congratulations!!! Looks great. I'm usually not a tan guy but it looks great on this vehicle.

Obi Wong Kenobi · Monday at 11:55 AM

El Chorizo said:
Congratulations!!! Looks great. I'm usually not a tan guy but it looks great on this vehicle.

The Earth paint has a slight metallic flake to it and looks great in person. My wife was pleasantly surprised by the change in color in different conditions.

LordExplorer · Monday at 11:55 AM

Obi Wong Kenobi said:
Not sure if it goes in here but picked it up over the weekend. Love it except for the nannies and the sound system everyone complains aboutView attachment 202.

Congrats! Did you get rid of your 392? What are your initial driving impressions?

Obi Wong Kenobi · Monday at 11:59 AM

LordExplorer said:
Congrats! Did you get rid of your 392? What are your initial driving impressions?

Yes, the 392’s sadly gone. Initial driving impressions are it’s definitely a luxury vehicle, especially when compared to the Jeep haha. It’s much more refined than my old LC200 and lives up to the Lexus standards. I’m not particularly fond of the driving nannies, but it’s my wife’s and she’ll be the primary driver. The rawness of the 392 will be missed, but this fits our family’s needs much better.