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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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I have a 2001 moonlight pearl UL Ls430. But I am sick of the color after 6 years, so do you guys think I should get the car painted to pearl white or black onyx or flint mica. Or is it wise to repaint my car at all? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.


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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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I would just sell the car. With the money you were going to spend on a "Quality" paint job just buy a car already that color and maybe even with less miles?

You will loose big time in the long run if you repaint the car.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Follow that advice!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Thanks for the tip!
but i've decided that im going to keep the moonlight pearl.
i dont see that many in my area compared to the onyx and white.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Another thing, if you repaint, when you go to sell or trade-in your car, most appraisers/brokers will assume you were in a major accident or that you have a salvage-title car. IMHO you should never voluntarily re-paint any original body panels, ever . . .
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