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Old 04-25-10, 12:15 PM
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As the regulars & the lurkers know, my LS430 was totaled 3 weeks ago and I have been on the hunt for a replacement. I found my new baby in TX after searching, negotiating etc for a week, flew out to Plano TX yesterday morning to pick her up and drove 13 hrs back to the ATL. I got hm 4:30 this morning, it was a great ride but I'm beat since I got only a few hrs of sleep. I'm very excited, happy the process is finally over b/c I'm sick of Cars.com, ebaymotors, auto trader, craigslist, local listings you get the point. Now with out further a due I introduce you to my 07 LS460 Black Sapphire Pearl (Dark Blue) with cashmere leather.
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Old 04-25-10, 12:22 PM
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Very nice & congrats. Any sign of the infamous LS460 wind noise on your drive back?

Oh, that's an L, isn't it. Ooooh, Ahhhh!

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More shots, she is stock now but I do have plans b/c the stock 18' are killing me, first mod will be tint.
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Old 04-25-10, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
Very nice & congrats. Any sign of the infamous LS460 wind noise on your drive back?
Thx!

Yes I could hear it but it was not loud and with the raido on you really canpt hear or notice it.
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Congrats. That's a beauty!

The colour is nice and I like how in different light it can chameleon between blue and blackish looking. It'll look even better with tints, good call.

Yea I also heard that some '07 owners have said the cabin can sound as if it's not completely sealed with some noise from the side rearview mirror areas.

I'm hoping to hear that issue is minimal (if existent) because this car is too nice for little things to be of concern.

Nice P/U!
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Very nice. Enjoy.
Old 04-25-10, 12:43 PM
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BTW I still will be active on here on the 430 board, I still have mad love for the 430 and thier owners. I will be posting FS 430 items left over from my old car, here is the list.

-2 SamrtKeys
-2 Valet Keys
-New Ash grey floor mat set
-1 Factory 18' Spare w/ brand new tire on it
-All of the 2004 Owners Manuals
-4 New never used 245/35/20 TOYO EXTENSA HP
-1 2004 LS430 Brochue
-Set of rear brake pads

I have not priced these items yet but will accept best offers.

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Thx SteveM & Jayclapp!
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Tee,

Congratulations, she's gorgeous. Out of curiosity, why didn't you buy from one of our (I'm also in ATL) dealers?

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congrats tee, that is prolly the best color combo 460 you got there. good to see you back in an LS and doing it real big.
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Tee, congrats bro you are headed in the right direction the car looks fantastic!
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damn, that a nice ride. How mane miles on it? How dark are you going to go with the tint?
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great looking car - congrats!
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Originally Posted by ghenley
Tee,

Congratulations, she's gorgeous. Out of curiosity, why didn't you buy from one of our (I'm also in ATL) dealers?

Greg
Well to be honest the color combos and price was not looking for, however I bought my last LS from Hennessey Lexus (ATL). Service and sales experience was .
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Congrats bro you took my advice on checking out the 460...jk...ENJOY BRO!


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