ES in Black Sapphire
06-19-10, 03:36 PM
#2
Lexus Champion
Tough question. IMO color choice is the most subjective and personal decision in the purchase process.
From an appearance and maintenance perspecitve, keeping a clean and swirl-free finish would be a lot more work with the Black Sapphire.
From an appearance and maintenance perspecitve, keeping a clean and swirl-free finish would be a lot more work with the Black Sapphire.
06-19-10, 04:11 PM
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Just picked up an 07 in that color last month. I love it - but yes, a dark color like this requires more upkeep.
I'm hoping to get the car detailed as soon as I can - it definitely needs some love.
I'm hoping to get the car detailed as soon as I can - it definitely needs some love.
06-19-10, 04:38 PM
#4
Have Black Sapphire / Cashmere 2007 Ultra since 10/06. Love the color / paint is soft and scratches easily. The panorama roof gets unnoticed as it matches the dark blue-black color. Second choice was the red but very happy with this color combination. Just saw a new RX350 last week same color combo - that looks different than the standard silver or tan that seems common.
06-19-10, 04:44 PM
#5
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Glad to hear. What interior do you have? The one I looked at today was grey inside and looked sharp. I did not even realize that the car was blue until my wife mentioned it. I thought it was black. I was told that it looks almost black in the shade and very dark blue in the sun. Is that right? Do you have the wood on the steering wheel?
06-19-10, 05:55 PM
#6
Lexus Test Driver
Glad to hear. What interior do you have? The one I looked at today was grey inside and looked sharp. I did not even realize that the car was blue until my wife mentioned it. I thought it was black. I was told that it looks almost black in the shade and very dark blue in the sun. Is that right? Do you have the wood on the steering wheel?
Yes - I have the wood on the steering wheel - I'm pretty sure this is a standard feature on all ES350s.
Too bad the wood is all the same on the different interior colors. I reeeeally like the dark gray wood that's on the 06+ GS when you get light gray leather.
06-19-10, 06:05 PM
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I have the light gray interior. This is the color combo I was specifically looking for. I don't really like beige interiors and the black is just too much black.
Yes - I have the wood on the steering wheel - I'm pretty sure this is a standard feature on all ES350s.
Too bad the wood is all the same on the different interior colors. I reeeeally like the dark gray wood that's on the 06+ GS when you get light gray leather.
Yes - I have the wood on the steering wheel - I'm pretty sure this is a standard feature on all ES350s.
Too bad the wood is all the same on the different interior colors. I reeeeally like the dark gray wood that's on the 06+ GS when you get light gray leather.
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06-19-10, 06:20 PM
#8
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I have the light gray interior. This is the color combo I was specifically looking for. I don't really like beige interiors and the black is just too much black.
Yes - I have the wood on the steering wheel - I'm pretty sure this is a standard feature on all ES350s.
Too bad the wood is all the same on the different interior colors. I reeeeally like the dark gray wood that's on the 06+ GS when you get light gray leather.
Yes - I have the wood on the steering wheel - I'm pretty sure this is a standard feature on all ES350s.
Too bad the wood is all the same on the different interior colors. I reeeeally like the dark gray wood that's on the 06+ GS when you get light gray leather.
06-19-10, 06:26 PM
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The maple looks like Walniut, IMO. while the walnut looks like cherry. I did not like the cherry looking one I saw today, although I have it in a highlander and it looks fine.
06-19-10, 06:57 PM
#10
2010 Black Sapphire Pearl w/ Parchment interior...it's the color combo I wanted. Have always had Black cars....love to do auto-detailing so not a problem doing upkeep. Owned car 3 mos now and already did major detailing with Zaino prods.....clay bar, polish, sealant, finish spray...so yes they do require xtra care so thats a question you have to ask yourself or you will not be happy in few yrs w/o great care.
at nite car does or can look black in color...but as mentioned its really a personal choice one makes.
at nite car does or can look black in color...but as mentioned its really a personal choice one makes.
06-20-10, 01:25 AM
#11
IMO Black Sapphire is a great color,..almost like having two colors in one... it would have been my second color...I have obsidian/black interior...as was stated above darker colors require more maintenance in the wash/wax department.
