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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Hello everybody i just want to say Hello to everyone i am from UAE, RAK city and i am a new owner for an LS 430 2006 CL which i bought 4 months ago

I really appreciate this fourm and the posts which provides a good information to a new LS owners.

Thanks
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Congrats on your ride. What color combo do u have.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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its silver metalic exterior with ecru interior. i will post some pics soon
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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common post em sooner! =p
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Here i found some pics during the purchase time but i will post some fresh pics soon the milage was 43K the car was imported from USA
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:18 AM
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Welcome! Silver / Ecru is a classy look that, for me, had to be seen to be appreciated. Great combination for a desert climate.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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Thanks all this is my first experience with an LS 430 i like the ride and the smooth shifting i always say i should've bought it a long time ago in 2006.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:38 AM
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You'll fit right in with all the Arabs driving their Lexus' around . I lived in Dubai for 12 years. Smart idea not getting a black colored car in Dubai!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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congratsss brooo i've bought the ls430 but the 2001 modell... u gona enjoyy it specialy on high wayz :P
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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clean LS congrats!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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this is my car exactly, except i have a 2005. CL is excellent package.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Skaamali dark color in our weather is really make you sick i believe you've experianced that already

Bobzi thanks bro i already enjoyed it on the highways its very comfortable ride

Jadu Thanx my friend

jdp1955 initially i was going for 2005 UL Silver/Ecru however, i missed it because in the inspection it turned the whole body was repainted which disencouraged me to purchase it then i found this clean 2006 CL with the same colors of the 2005 UL.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Kira X Thanx
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Congrats! Any plans for upgrades?
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