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These pictures are big and are very high resolution so unless you have a fast connection it will take some time to download. Enjoy!
Gary
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4292899537
As for the term "Ecru" in describing the leather color. It should be kept in mind that Ecru is beige/tan for non Ultra Luxury cars. For the Ultra Luxury the so called Ecru interior is actually properly called "Ecru Nap pa" or Ecru-Ultra Luxury which refers to the leather (white) and the Wood (gray). This Ecru Nap pa or Ecru-Ultra Luxury is actually lighter in color than the Ivory leather (which is available only on the Non-Ultra Luxury cars). Generally it should be remembered that there are two Ecru interiors one for the Non-Ultra Luxruy which is tan and one for the Ultra Luxury which is white w/perforated seats.
Hope this clears up some confusion.
thanks in advance
This week I spent quite a bit of 'quiet time' in the Lexus show room looking at a Ultra LS430 first thing in the morning while my GS400 was being worked on. The interior truly is incredible. I just got looking at some Mercedes interiors at the Atlanta car show, and they're not even close.
The only thing I found odd on the LS is the new ecru (gray) wood color. It's 'interesting' (not ugly though in my view) but I'm not sure I would want it. I guess they wanted something unique.
I like the rear of the LS430 - very nice, but I think they blew it with the front end, and I think the car looks terrible side on with 16" wheels (and the design of both the 16 and 17" wheels are uninspiring).
But boy that interior is wonderful though...
Gary
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4292896081
So I'm back at square one with the local dealer and a late March delivery.
Anyone know where I might see more pictures of pin striped LS 430s?
Barb
I'm really torn between a pristine, loaded '96 with low miles or a higher mileage '98. I'd appreciate any recommendations.
Also, has anyone had any experience utilizing the Lexus Certified Warranty? I need to know if it's worth the extra cost of buying from a dealer.
How much over Blue Book retail, if any, does Lexus charge for a vehicle that has the Lexus Certified Warranty? I'm curious because I've got my '95 SC 300 (bright red/black leather) up for sale at Blue Book retail, $21,550.
Since a 2 door Lexus is a thing of the past (unless you want a convertible), does anyone have any opinions on whether these older coupes might be considered rare or collectible in the future?
This car has a smile factor of 10.
tv1db1 - Much good luck to you and welcome to the family.
striping. Looks great IMHO!
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4292886415
Gary
Al--
I ordered this color on my LS...found it to be very soothing and serene combination. Also, the wood was more understated than the type that comes with black interior. Both Ecru and Light Charcoal are very popular with Silver exteriors.
You can set volume, station/track from the steering wheel without taking your eyes off the road.
Have you seen any LS 430s with a bigger, sportier, pin striping? I have the black cherry pearl/bordeaux, and I'm thinking about adding a gold package and a bolder, sportier, more daring gold pin striping. (I'm 39 years old and "this is not my father's" Lexus!)
Years ago I had a Camaro that was custom pin striped by an artist while I watched. It was amazing how custom pin striping turned a white Camaro into a one of a kind elegant beauty...
I'll try to post pictures (after I get a digital camera). After tax time is over and I get a vacation I'll be looking for a pin striping artist. Also, I haven't had the gold kit put on yet. (I may get really daring because I can always peel off the pin striping and start over.)
If I had ecru interior, I'd probably try to match the pin stripes to the interior. Do you have the gold kit?
I saw it with the packaging still on it and had to talk them in to getting the key. (The boss hadn't seen it yet, and they acted like they were breaking all kinds of rules.) They wouldn't open the trunk or operate the convertible top or put the key in the ignition, but I sat in it and it's absolutely gorgeous! I'll be in the area Friday, and maybe I can drive it then.
Just returned from a 2200 mile fantastic driving experience. Driving at night in torential rain and looking for the turns was no challange at all with the voice and visual NAV making it a no sweat painless experience
Thanks
All info appreciated.
Don't know what state you live in but in California, on a 39-month lease, the annual registration fee (DMV)is due in month #36 for the following twelve months. So if you return your LS to the dealer after 39 months, you've wasted 75% of your registration money. Probably not a big deal considering the overall payment size.
Haven't heard anything about the phone.
I love both cars and look forward to your comments when you get yours. Did you look at the SC430? I told my guy I wanted to test drive it just for the fun of it and he said and I quote "good luck finding one".