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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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I am looking for an 04-06 Flint Mica/Black CL, and have been for a while and cant seem to find one.

Does anyone know if production numbers exist for the LS430?

I'd like to know what my actual chances of finding a low mileage Flinta Mica CL are...
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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I spent months looking for a flint on black custom luxury with zero luck. Only ever found them with the grayish leather and modern luxury package on east coast search. Good luck
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I spent months looking for a flint on black custom luxury with zero luck. Only ever found them with the grayish leather and modern luxury package on east coast search. Good luck
I've literally been looking for like a year and havent found one lol.

But I'm getting to the point where I'll settle for a white on black, or blue on black (if that exists)...

I cant do black exterior... they look amazing when freshly waxed and scratch free, but keeping them that way is enough to drive me bonkers.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ma61
I've literally been looking for like a year and havent found one lol.

But I'm getting to the point where I'll settle for a white on black, or blue on black (if that exists)...

I cant do black exterior... they look amazing when freshly waxed and scratch free, but keeping them that way is enough to drive me bonkers.
Oh, I agree, not worth the headache!
The dark colors look fabulous the day they are cleaned and then NOT!
My white UL's can be filthy (they are usually not) and still look great!
Show cars can be dark, not those used on the street..........
IMO. Thx, RW
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ma61
I've literally been looking for like a year and havent found one lol.

But I'm getting to the point where I'll settle for a white on black, or blue on black (if that exists)...

I cant do black exterior... they look amazing when freshly waxed and scratch free, but keeping them that way is enough to drive me bonkers.
I have a Flint Mica on black CL with 133k on it. When I bought it I didn't realize they were so sought after. For the right offer I might consider letting her go.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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It took me a month of searching nationwide on autotrader, Craigslist, and cars.com to find mine a few years ago. The production numbers were low, so at least there aren't that many to search through. Remember that most folks listing cars for sale, dealers included, don't accurately list the trim level. You need to identify the trim level by pics. (See some of my old posts on this.) Good luck!
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 06:16 AM
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This appears to be a CL:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...61190009&Log=0

As is this one, rare without the black interior:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...64093409&Log=0

Another Flint / Ecru:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68190199&Log=0

This is probably a CL - headlamp washer and no apparent side curtain tabs on rear doors:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68010979&Log=0

This also appears to be a CL, but the paint looks suspect:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...66362379&Log=0

Another one, higher miles:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...32881809&Log=0

Here's a rare white / black CL:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...62179388&Log=0

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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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They have an 05 UL black at wilkie lexus with 64k for 19950, its been listed for a while so i bet you could get for cheaper
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Try E-Bay Motors.They have several black ones and a white on saddle that is gorgeous! Good Luck.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MrShirls
I have a Flint Mica on black CL with 133k on it. When I bought it I didn't realize they were so sought after. For the right offer I might consider letting her go.
Originally Posted by caddyowner
This appears to be a CL:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...61190009&Log=0

As is this one, rare without the black interior:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...64093409&Log=0

Another Flint / Ecru:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68190199&Log=0

This is probably a CL - headlamp washer and no apparent side curtain tabs on rear doors:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68010979&Log=0

This also appears to be a CL, but the paint looks suspect:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...66362379&Log=0

Another one, higher miles:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...32881809&Log=0

Here's a rare white / black CL:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...62179388&Log=0

I suppose I should have been more specific, I cant find one within 500 miles of Upstate NY that doesnt have over 100,000 miles on it.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hms09
Try E-Bay Motors.They have several black ones and a white on saddle that is gorgeous! Good Luck.

Can you link to the white on saddle on eBay? I just checked and can't find.
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Originally Posted by ma61
I suppose I should have been more specific, I cant find one within 500 miles of Upstate NY that doesnt have over 100,000 miles on it.
Oh, so you're going to be picky, ehh?
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
Oh, so you're going to be picky, ehh?
That has always been a problem, yes. lol
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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i saw one at a benz dealer ship at boston ..it was flint/black was UL with 36k miles they were asking 28k and were not coming down i offered them 25 but no dice. It was really clean car.

But yes that color combo is hard to get.

some active

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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I did manage to get my hands on an 04 flint on black ML from a Honda dealer of all places...has 114k, one owner, full service history, clean carfax. Got it for like 14k.
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