greg s

So I have narrowed my car search down to 3 difference CLs.

05 Black on Black with OEM 18s with 89k for 17,900
04 white on saddle with standard chrome 17s with 79k for 17,900
06 Flint on black with OEM 18s with 49k for 19,900

Thoughts/opinions?

All of these cars are about 500 miles away from me at the moment and plan on going next weekend to hopefully get one.

UGKkllr

If you are gonna daily drive then think hard about black. i am daily driving a black one now and find myself washing it at least 4 or 5 days a week. It is a lot of trouble and hardly worth it imo. Flint mica is easier to keep clean and when detailed with some tinted windows and wheels they are stunning.

keyframe13

How about choose whatever you like most. You'll be the one driving it anyway

greg s

I do like all 3 and they each have their pros and cons. The black comment is right; i've had many black cars and they are a pain to keep up.

Bob04

I would get the 06 for $19,900 if it is a ML or CL. If it is base or UL, I would pass.

greg s

All 3 are the custom luxury trim levels

BMW7_LS430

04 white on saddle with standard chrome 17s with 79k for 17,900

Replace the wheels later if you want.

Gene01

Bob04 - From everything I have heard, the Base models are quite rare. Almost all are at least Premium.

Bob04

I stand corrected. No base, premium, or UL for me.

Bob04

Then I would be all over that flint on black with the low mileage, as long as it is clean.

MikeFoxx

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Saddle all day

Jabberwock

Having lived in the South in Dallas for last 9 years and in Georgia for 21 years before that, there is no way I'd own a black car, I'd get the white car if it was available. There is a reason they paint solar ovens black : ) Black is a great color for a Michigan or Maine car.

ma61

I assume this is the Flint mica you're talking about...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...g-for-but.html

I noticed today that they lowered the price to $19,900 from the $21,500 they COULDNT budge on when I was going to buy it...

I sent you a PM regarding the car about a month ago, didnt hear back. Glad I could help...

greg s

haha.... yep thats it. I completely forgot about that. You gave me the additional info I was looking for in that thread so I will probably pass on it now.

greg s

Anyone have any experience with saddle leather in these cars? How well does it hold up compared to the black? Nearly every black leather LS430 I've seen regardless of miles shows very little wear.