I Just Factory Ordered a 2008 LS460L Exec. Package . . .
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finally saw the truffle in person (that's the 600hl launch edition right?) the other day. can't say i really like the color though. it's special, but somehow doesn't compliment the car enough. noble is a big no-no to me. that's just me, i can't really seem to get red on a car of this scale
I always thought it's an absolutely gorgeous paint to look at in person, especially under the sun. Yes I understand some might wonder whether red paint is the most suitable color on a car this size, I've wondered about that myself, & had at one time dropped it from consideration. But after I saw a couple times a LS460 SWB in Noble Spinel near where I live, I was reminded again why I like it so much, that why I'm considering it again.
I've never saw a Noble Spinel in LWB in person, but here's a picture of a LS460L, I actually think it looks really good
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I personally don't really like white for the LS460 although the paint is nice, & I absolutely have zero interest in silver. The Verdigris is not for me either.
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Some more pics of the Truffle Mica in this thread too : http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288126
The paint has a slightly brownish hue but are not easy to see unless under certain lighting conditions.
The paint has a slightly brownish hue but are not easy to see unless under certain lighting conditions.
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Well, congragulations, Andrew. 
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As to the color choice, I checked the Lexus web site but couldn't find a "Truffle" color....although Henry says he has seen it. If it were my car, I'd order it first White (Starfire) Pearl, second Noble Spinel, and third Black Sapphire, which is actually a dark blue. IMO you can't go wrong with either the White Pearl or the Noble Spinel (although, unfortunately, the even more gorgeous Matador Red is not offered on the LS).
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As to the color choice, I checked the Lexus web site but couldn't find a "Truffle" color....although Henry says he has seen it. If it were my car, I'd order it first White (Starfire) Pearl, second Noble Spinel, and third Black Sapphire, which is actually a dark blue. IMO you can't go wrong with either the White Pearl or the Noble Spinel (although, unfortunately, the even more gorgeous Matador Red is not offered on the LS).
i guess it might be dependent on the lighting. the one you show the picture above, it looks better. but i saw one at dealership before together with the other colors and it just looks weird.
but of course, you know my preference and i am on the conservative side
but of course, you know my preference and i am on the conservative side
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The red color surely will stand out a lot more. I actually like the wine red color on the S550 & even the 7-series too, I've seen both in person.
Have you seen the movie TAXI ? (with Queen Latifa & Jimmy Fallon), there's a 7-series in that movie with I think an even brighter red & I think it looks attractive, & I normally don't even care for the 7-series . . .
Have you seen the movie TAXI ? (with Queen Latifa & Jimmy Fallon), there's a 7-series in that movie with I think an even brighter red & I think it looks attractive, & I normally don't even care for the 7-series . . .
Thanks You are thinking of replacing your GX with a LS460 ?
Is Noble Spinel one of your favorite color for the LS or just the one you like best out of the three I listed in my OP ?
I think I've read you want the black leather somewhere before, but want the gray wood, so is thinking of the possibility of swapping with someone right ? I think swapping might have a problem though unless you want a gray steering wheel to go with your black dash & leather.
You are thinking of replacing your GX with a LS460 ?Is Noble Spinel one of your favorite color for the LS or just the one you like best out of the three I listed in my OP ?
I think I've read you want the black leather somewhere before, but want the gray wood, so is thinking of the possibility of swapping with someone right ? I think swapping might have a problem though unless you want a gray steering wheel to go with your black dash & leather.
Ooops, I had a brain fart when I put down noble spinel.
Forgot that it was the reddish color. Since you mention the red 7 in Taxi, it's a lot brighter. The noble spinel is a little darker, almost burgandy.
Not my choice personally.
Out of your list I would pick the black sapphire. Me personally, I would go for the coffin/tombstone look=black on black since I never had a black car before
As much as I like the greywood, I like the black leather more.Besides, it's cheaper to restain the regular wood
Yeah, the grey steering will look stupid with the black steering wheel
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[QUOTE=Nospinzone;3110156] I really wanted a navy blue color but of course that isn't offered. QUOTE]
Black Saphire Pearl looks like a very dark blue from the sample in the brochure. I guess this is a close is it is to Navy for now. Has anyone seen how this looks on an actual car?
Black Saphire Pearl looks like a very dark blue from the sample in the brochure. I guess this is a close is it is to Navy for now. Has anyone seen how this looks on an actual car?