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Hi all,

Long time reader - finally was able to pick up a new 2026 OT from Bell Lexus in North Scottsdale last week.

I was waiting for a stock, no PIO/DIO Incogntio OT from Pembroke Pines since Christmas, but had to dump my ‘14 4-series BMW due to a leaking gasket among other minor issues making it not worthwhile to repair at 130k miles.

Dealer adds below — obviously at a mark up, I would have done most of them had I purchased the Incognito. I even managed to get them to knock 30% off of the DIO (still overpriced, but a small win). Wasn’t a fan of the white from photos online, but seeing it in person changed my mind, and looks great with the stealth wrap.
  • Stealth PPF
  • Ceramic tint
  • Lift (Westcott, I think?)
  • Falken LT285/75R17
  • Method 321 (unsure on offset, maybe +25 based on the options on Method’s site)
Haven’t driven too far, but mileage with the 35s has been reasonable. A quick 20 min of city driving both ways I had 15.6 and 16.2, normal driving. Still on my dealer provided fill up after a week of local driving, aside from the dealer to the east valley (~45 min, mostly freeway).

Still getting used to driving it after driving a coupe for the last 10 years, but loving it so far. Minimal experience driving off road but looking to do some light stuff while the weather is still nice.

I’ve learned a ton from reading through this forum, have a handful of interior upgrades in the works (all the ‘must-haves’ mentioned throughout the other threads), still brainstorming on any exterior changes but I’m enjoying it as is for now.

‘Welcome’ photo of the truck and the wheels/tires attached.

Cheers!
 

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Thanks all.

Just ‘installed’ the rear seat cargo liners. Bought off Amazon from a rec I saw here, for $50 it’ll do the job. Velcro could be more abundant, but it’s sticky. Will test them on the next Home Depot run. Can link if anyone’s interested.

MagSafe mount and charger went in today too. Waiting on matte/gloss front emblem overlay, OCD screen protector, and Land Bully cool box tray.
 

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Thanks all.

Just ‘installed’ the rear seat cargo liners. Bought off Amazon from a rec I saw here, for $50 it’ll do the job. Velcro could be more abundant, but it’s sticky. Will test them on the next Home Depot run. Can link if anyone’s interested.

MagSafe mount and charger went in today too. Waiting on matte/gloss front emblem overlay, OCD screen protector, and Land Bully cool box tray.
I have those same seat back protectors. I just unloaded a wheelbarrow that has been used to mix concrete all week out of the back of my truck. Those seat back protectors and the thick rubber cargo mat are great.
 
I have those same seat back protectors. I just unloaded a wheelbarrow that has been used to mix concrete all week out of the back of my truck. Those seat back protectors and the thick rubber cargo mat are great.
Hello from Arizona! Purchased mine in Wisconsin during summer but drove it down here. My experience with Bell Lexus in Scottsdale has been very good. I have split buckets in the rear and wish I had the bench seat like you. We have to rig pillows across so the dog can lay flat. I welcome any ideas from others.
 
I haven't seen a 2-bucket rear seat truck in person, but I'm sure you could build a simple wood box or something like a small end table that would match the level of the rear seat bottom cushions and put it between the bucket seats. When you wrap wood in thin black auto carpet (like the stuff used on subwoofer boxes) it looks very professional. You could even glue a thin black cushion on top (or beige if that's your interior color).
 
Got the emblem overlay on today. Super easy. Looks much better, wish it came with the rear black emblems (although mine came with the ‘GX550’ debadged, only the ‘Lexus’ is black).

OCD screen protector going on tomorrow, and NYTOP cat shield should be delivered. Hopefully get to that this weekend.

Now to do something about the chrome pieces on the front/rear bumpers…considering plastidip?
 

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Got the emblem overlay on today. Super easy. Looks much better, wish it came with the rear black emblems (although mine came with the ‘GX550’ debadged, only the ‘Lexus’ is black).

OCD screen protector going on tomorrow, and NYTOP cat shield should be delivered. Hopefully get to that this weekend.

Now to do something about the chrome pieces on the front/rear bumpers…considering plastidip?
Looking good. I have the Catshield -
It’s worth every penny given how exposed the cats are. NYTOP also makes a great hitch cover to ditch the diaper in the back look .
 

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