Question on 01-03UL vs. 04-06UL
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Question on 01-03UL vs. 04-06UL
The LS430 has been on my list of cars to own since they came out, but I recently decided that I should finally get one before they get too old and there aren't any good ones left lol.
I have been on the lookout for an Flint Mica on Black 04-06 UL, but mainly just any 04-06 UL.
But I just came across an 03 Blue Onyx Pearl on ecru(I think) UL, the with ash birds eye wood.
I like the blue, and I like the ash wood, but I have never been a huge fan of light colored interiors.
But this car has 50xxx miles and is a good price at a Lexus dealer.
SO my question is aside from the obvious body changes/transmission for 2004 and the fact that the rear seats are NOT ventilated with UL, what differences would there be between the 01-03 UL and the 04-06 UL? And am I better off sticking with my original plan of finding an 04-06 UL.
Thanks guys!!
03 Blue onyx
On a side note, has anyone ever seen a UL without nav before??
This one is in Hawaii, maybe they dont need nav there? lol
I have been on the lookout for an Flint Mica on Black 04-06 UL, but mainly just any 04-06 UL.
But I just came across an 03 Blue Onyx Pearl on ecru(I think) UL, the with ash birds eye wood.
I like the blue, and I like the ash wood, but I have never been a huge fan of light colored interiors.
But this car has 50xxx miles and is a good price at a Lexus dealer.
SO my question is aside from the obvious body changes/transmission for 2004 and the fact that the rear seats are NOT ventilated with UL, what differences would there be between the 01-03 UL and the 04-06 UL? And am I better off sticking with my original plan of finding an 04-06 UL.
Thanks guys!!
03 Blue onyx
On a side note, has anyone ever seen a UL without nav before??
This one is in Hawaii, maybe they dont need nav there? lol
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My unerstanding is that the Canadian ULs did not have Nav. My guess would be that it was an issue with the map/POI database not covering Canada.
Please correct me if anyone knows better.
If you can get a picture of the VIN placard (on the driver's door frame), it might shed some light on the situation.
Please correct me if anyone knows better.
If you can get a picture of the VIN placard (on the driver's door frame), it might shed some light on the situation.
Last edited by Gene01; Jun 13, 2013 at 08:22 AM. Reason: Add note re VIN placard
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I personally think that the styling upgrades from 2004 are enough to justify limiting one's search to just the 2004-2006. From an interior and a ride and drive perspective, theres really not much difference. I actually like that 03 ecru interior with the ash wood, although those seats do get dirty. The Ecru interior on the 04+ with the UL has the orange bird's eye maple which I don't care for.
BUT...quite frankly I always found the 01-03 a homely looking car, where the 04-06 is very attractive. I'd hold out for an 04.
BUT...quite frankly I always found the 01-03 a homely looking car, where the 04-06 is very attractive. I'd hold out for an 04.
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I personally think that the styling upgrades from 2004 are enough to justify limiting one's search to just the 2004-2006. From an interior and a ride and drive perspective, theres really not much difference. I actually like that 03 ecru interior with the ash wood, although those seats do get dirty. The Ecru interior on the 04+ with the UL has the orange bird's eye maple which I don't care for.
BUT...quite frankly I always found the 01-03 a homely looking car, where the 04-06 is very attractive. I'd hold out for an 04.
BUT...quite frankly I always found the 01-03 a homely looking car, where the 04-06 is very attractive. I'd hold out for an 04.
I'd have to agree though there was always something about it that I didnt like as much as the 04-06.
04-06 looks much more modern.
Can anyone else chime in about any differences between 01-03 UL and 04-06 UL?
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