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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Lexus-L...NY-S18&vxp=mtr

Never seen one like this with the UL options like leather on the console, door cards, dash, headlight washers, laser cruise control (assuming not just a bumper swap), etc. But it lacks the rear seat controls in the arm rest, cooler box, and no air suspension switch on the dash. People commonly swap the UL interior in base and ML trim but assuming the headlight washer work that's not a swap worth the trouble IMHO. I've never seen headlight washers on a non-UL model in the US market; assuming it is factory configured that way.

If this is some rare factory configuration; wow...leather stuff without the air suspension = best LS configuration
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Old May 9, 2017 | 10:27 PM
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My 01 has a 04 ul swap. Haven't had time to play with the car. To see if all the buttons work. But I do know doesn't have air suspension. I can tell the rear passengers seat is set up to recline. But haven't tried it. Babies car seat is in that spot lol
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Old May 10, 2017 | 04:05 AM
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Looks like a ML to me. 1 owner should have original window sticker with it. That will tell you
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Old May 10, 2017 | 04:30 AM
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Probably CL, Custom Luxury. A desirable package that contains everything included in a UL except the air suspension and rear seat enhancements like armrest controls, separate a/c, and adjustable rear seats among others.
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Old May 10, 2017 | 04:48 AM
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You can contact Lexus and ask for the build sheet, that removes the guesswork.....

(800) 255-3987

3 keys, first aid, and tool kit, seems to have what came with the car. I wouldn't use the first aid, but why not put it where it belongs...

edit: overall, based on the pics, it looks to be in good shape...I'd prefer lower miles myself, meaning I'd rather spend $2k more, and take 50k off the clock...my bet too is that it's a CL. There were interior options I believe, outside of the packages, so it could be a CL plus a leather option...my .02

p.s. isn't the interior ecru, which is not a standard color (I'd have to look at the brochure, but again, the build sheet removes any/all guesswork.....) For me the only show stopper is the color, and of course that's a big one

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Old May 10, 2017 | 07:14 AM
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Looks like a custom luxury to me because it has headlamp washers. Modern Luxury had no headlamp washers. Custom luxury had some of the options that UL had like headlamp washers, leather on most surfaces, power door closers, Mark Levinson, etc. but did not have the rear console or air suspension like an UL did. In my opinion they are the best of both worlds. You get some of the finer things from the UL without the air suspension that eventually goes bad. Rear panel isn't a big deal to me because I don't ride back there so no need for an extra set of radio controls or reclining seats.
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Old May 10, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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Custom Luxury with Ecru interior. Nice Find!
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Old May 11, 2017 | 06:15 PM
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Pretty much what I have for only $3636 back in January. I have been loving it so far.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 05:40 AM
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There it is, the interior package with semi aniline trim. Would be curious to have been able to see it brand new, vs. standard. Then, to see it 11 years later, vs. standard. I would venture a guess that when new it looked more distinctive and less perfect, i.e. natural...maybe some of the monotony of the standard, equates to durable? Not really sure...
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Old May 12, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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The power door closer function was a surprise at first. Think you did not get the door closed all the way and go look and its already closed up tight.
Passengers find it freaky.
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Old May 13, 2017 | 06:33 AM
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How does the Ecru and analine feel compared to the eurethanized ML leather? Is it softer just a color or what? Thanks
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Old May 14, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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Does anybody know what the difference is between the Adaptive C.C. versus the Dynamic Laser C.C. which all new Toyotas comes with.

2003 UL Millennium Silver Black Int. 78k
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