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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Hi everyone, I just purchased a 2004 Lexus LS430 UL package. I am extremely excited to have this as it is completely different than what I got out of, a Hummer H3. Totally different but an excellent upgrade. This is in Starfire Pearl exterior but I have yet to determine which interior it is. The sticker shows that there was an added fee for premium "comfort leather trim" though it looks to be on the lighter off-white or creme color and I'm sure it's not tan. I'm trying to figure out how to load my pics to my computer to be able to load up here. Just got it today so no mods but hopefully some light mods to come in the near future.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Welcome! Glad your loving the upgrade, I sure love mine.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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congrats on the nice pickup. i have an 05 UL that is flint mica on ecru (the light tanish interior). welcome.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Congrats. If the car is refrigerator white, it is Crystal White. If it is pearl white, it is Moonlight Pearl. (Starfire Pearl is a LS460 color.) The interior sounds to be ecru comfort leather. Great color combo for TX.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Sorry, I just checked the sticker and it is crystal white exterior. Gives a nice pearl shimmer. Just hate the pinstripes on them. For some reason, with the color combo, the dealer/1st owner decided to put a blue/gray-green pinstripe on it. From far away, it looks nice but when you get close, it doesn't go well with the car. This is number 1 on my list to remove. Yeah, the Texas heat can really burn you up with black interior which is what I had in my last vehicle. Took almost 15-20 minutes to cool it after starting to drive. Luckily, I wont have that issue anymore, specially with the seat cooling feature I am getting a message on my nav screen to update the navigation disc, anyone know how much this costs or if you can do it yourself with the 04 model?
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Check the Sewell (Dallas) website for current price. There is a Club Lexus discount when you register on the Sewell website. BTW, don't put too much faith in the seat cooling as most folks report that it is pretty weak.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus.
This is definitely different from the Hummer.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Welcome aboard you'll find very good stuff and information on this forum. Post pictures when you can.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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here are some pics of my ls430 along with my h3 before i left the dealership.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0252.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0251.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0250.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0249.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0247.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0246.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0245.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0244.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0243.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...7/IMAG0242.jpg

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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Welcome to the Club.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Sweet ride and welcome to cl.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:03 AM
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nice. congrats on your purchase. i also like that car behind your hummer, lol.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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Nice pickup. Speaking of pickups, you were wise to trade the Colorado/Canyon SUV.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Yeah that was my first and last GM product, no offense to anyone who drives a GM. Felt good to be riding high but lots of maintenance. It had a pretty stance but I'm already adjusting to the ls.

Ebxgsxr: you should have seen the gt2rs series and a Ferrari Italia there if you liked the ride behind these cars.

Thank you guys for the warm welcome. I'm a huge fan of these forums.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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nice colour and car. Do you have interior pictures too? ..is that Momemtum Porsche?..i got my volvo from Momemtum Volvo Southwest Freeway. Great sales people

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