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Old 06-24-10, 07:50 PM
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Hi All -

Of all the color combinations available on LS430's over the six production years, what is your absolute favorite?

I have an '02 Millennium Silver Custom Lux w/ Ecru and Gray Birdseye Maple trim. Not bad looking at all but the best looking combo I've yet to see live was an '06 Flint Mica w/ Black interior and factory chrome wheels which looked absolutely stunning parked on Rodeo Dr. here in Beverly Hills.

I also realize it's somewhat impractical from a heat retention standpoint, not to mention keeping it looking clean as it shows almost every speck of dirt but wow, what a luxurious looking piece of machinery.

Any favorites?
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Hi All -

Of all the color combinations available on LS430's over the six production years, what is your absolute favorite?

I have an '02 Millennium Silver Custom Lux w/ Ecru and Gray Birdseye Maple trim. Not bad looking at all but the best looking combo I've yet to see live was an '06 Flint Mica w/ Black interior and factory chrome wheels which looked absolutely stunning parked on Rodeo Dr. here in Beverly Hills.

I also realize it's somewhat impractical from a heat retention standpoint, not to mention keeping it looking clean as it shows almost every speck of dirt but wow, what a luxurious looking piece of machinery.

Any favorites?
I would have to say, white on saddle, and moonlight pearl on ash. I also really like the flint mica on ecru.
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1. White/Saddle
2. White/Black
3. Black/Black
4. Black/Saddle

I like the saddle for it's limited availability, and black overall for it's more luxurious color, but yes... super hard to keep clean. Wash and one minute later it's dirty from dust.
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I bought my favorite combo: flint mica / black CL.
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white on saddle..........
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Originally Posted by mewhee
Hi All -

Of all the color combinations available on LS430's over the six production years, what is your absolute favorite?

I have an '02 Millennium Silver Custom Lux w/ Ecru and Gray Birdseye Maple trim. Not bad looking at all but the best looking combo I've yet to see live was an '06 Flint Mica w/ Black interior and factory chrome wheels which looked absolutely stunning parked on Rodeo Dr. here in Beverly Hills.

I also realize it's somewhat impractical from a heat retention standpoint, not to mention keeping it looking clean as it shows almost every speck of dirt but wow, what a luxurious looking piece of machinery.

Any favorites?
All time favourite is Mystic Gold with Saddle, Cashmere or Ecru. I think it's because I saw lots of gold LS400's around when those first came out.

PS bought my car on Santa Monica BLVD and loved how many I saw while cruising on Rodeo Drive. Second most sighted full size sedan after the new gen S class (amazing how many of those there were). If it's good enough for those locals it's good enough for me!

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"... bought my car on Santa Monica BLVD and loved how many I saw while cruising on Rodeo Drive. Second most sighted full size sedan after the new gen S class (amazing how many of those there were). If it's good enough for the local celebs it's good enough for me![/QUOTE]

Yes, the sights on Rodeo never cease to amaze me, including the luxury cars. When I saw the Flint Mica/Black combo w/ factory chromes, even tho impractical for me as mine stays outside, we searched and found an exact replica in Ventura (long ways from Orange County but worth the drive) for my better half and she absolutely loves it. Considering it's garaged, the color is less of a problem. One of her business clients on Rodeo fell in love w/ it and said he would look for one after seeing hers.

Frankly, I don't think there's really a bad combination out there, contrary to what I've seen in some of the Benz's of years past ... pea green, mustard yellow ... go figure

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I like em all, but i do have a thing for that saddle interior.
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That saddle interior is tight.
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I bought my favorite combo, 2002 Blue Onyx Pearl Ultra Luxury w/Ecru and Gray Birdseye Maple trim. Took a long time to find one within 3000kms of where I live. One ended up for sale 500kms away and I snatched it.
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White with Grey
White with Black
White with Saddle

Millenium with Grey
Millenium with Black
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I love the combination I got (in signature). But I would love to get pearl white on saddle or buttery cream color. My next 04-06 ls430 UL will def. be one of those.
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favorites:

1. black on black
2. white on saddle
3. silver on saddle.
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