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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Hey guys, finally bought an LS, 2006 Silver/Black Ultra Luxury, 43k, for $29888. I've notice not a lot of activity going on the forums anymore?

Updated with a photos and first mod came in today.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the purchase.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Welcome to CL and congratulations on the purchase. I recently got an 05 and I'm still enjoying that new vehicle feeling as you must be. You find yourself making up reasons to to head out and drive it LOL
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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congrats... that's a very good deall.....have fun with it...how did u get the datasystem controller.... i need to actually get it and have it installed myself....
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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congratulations!
Great year/color/miles/price!!
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Congrats on the buy. Good luck with the mods.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Sounds like a great car with low miles - have fun with it.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Congrats you'll love this car!
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Congrats on the purchase, but where are the pics?

Wheels are so subjective. Good luck on our decision.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Congrats on the nice p/u and have fun modding.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Congrats on the purchase!
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome.

Originally Posted by drpatel77
congrats... that's a very good deall.....have fun with it...how did u get the datasystem controller.... i need to actually get it and have it installed myself....
A new friend of a friend had one in stock, actually just sent him the payment literally five minutes ago, can't stand the height of the car.

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congratulations!
Great year/color/miles/price!!
Yeah I wanted the silver and black combo, just pick up a used 2004 M3 also on Wednesday, silver/silver, and than Saturday the LS430 Silver. When I went to looked at the LS i was expecting it to be a custom luxury, walked up and notice the rear shades. Felt like i hit the jack pot, because dealer had no clue it was a Ultra Luxury model. I went ahead and checked on KBB, it valued the LS at $39,000 and trade in value was $31000, so I actually got a sweet deal on it. Checked the body, car fax, got extended warranty also just incase a bag goes bad.

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Congrats on the purchase, but where are the pics?

Wheels are so subjective. Good luck on our decision.
It's all stock, like a shame to post a photo of a stock LS compare to everyone's sick rides.
I've made my decision and have found the resources to purchasing it, just gotta save that bank roll.

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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updated with a photo and my very first modification on the LS
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Congratulations! That's a fairly rare car -- not many ULs made in '06.

Re: forum activity, it's far higher on the LS430 forum than it's ever been -- at least in the last 5 years anyway...
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Air Data controller was an easy install - skipped the blue plug (speed sensor), took about 15 minutes and the the rest was all fooling around and setting the memory. Was too dark to take photo, installed it right after work at 7pm. Man that thing takes a long time to adjust, but looks 100x better.
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