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08' Opaline white GS460's new home

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Old 02-18-14 | 09:03 AM
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Default 08' Opaline white GS460's new home

So we found this for my wife after months of searching! Single owner, non-smoker, never left Texas, low miles, maintained at Sewell, perfect condition. We flew out to Sewell Ft. Worth and drove it home. My wife is Happy and in love with it, which is what matters most! Big upgrade for her from an 02' Accord EX v6. You have to excuse the messy Garage. Got a rebuild going on right now.

First thing I noticed was the lack of mudguards, so that's the first mod.
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Old 02-18-14 | 09:08 AM
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Your wife must be really happy! The car looks to be in immaculate condition
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Great color combination. Love it.

IMHO... the black floor mats look the best with the black wood ash interior. Just a thought. ;-)
enjoy!
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Your wife must be really happy! The car looks to be in immaculate condition
she is, and so am I it is really flawless, the owner took great care, I love seeing older Lexus cars like this.
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Great color combination. Love it.

IMHO... the black floor mats look the best with the black wood ash interior. Just a thought. ;-)
enjoy!
I Concur will need to see if she agrees and keep an eye out for sales
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Any more interior pics? I like it!
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Congratulations. It looks gorgeous. Coincidentally, I am picking up a 2008 GS460 for my wife this weekend. Opaline white in the photo sure looks like the one I'm getting but the seller said his is Starfire Pearl White. What state are you in and are there mods on that lawn tractor of yours? jk
Old 02-18-14 | 10:43 AM
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Nice! I agree, black weathermats comment the floor nicely... On top of that it doesn't stain as easy... That grey interior is going to be your worst enemy in a few months
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Any more interior pics? I like it!
I will snap a few more this weekend, with a better camera

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Congratulations. It looks gorgeous. Coincidentally, I am picking up a 2008 GS460 for my wife this weekend. Opaline white in the photo sure looks like the one I'm getting but the seller said his is Starfire Pearl White. What state are you in and are there mods on that lawn tractor of yours? jk
yes this opaline pearl has a hint of silver/grey hue to it when it's parked next to any other white car. The pearl really glows in the sunlight also, very nice colors.

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Nice! I agree, black weathermats comment the floor nicely... On top of that it doesn't stain as easy... That grey interior is going to be your worst enemy in a few months
yes we will have to stay on top of keeping the interior clean for sure. The tan in my LS430 is bad enough to keep clean, even with scotchguard on the carpet.

not really seeing any body molded splash-mudguards for this vehicle either, unless I'm searching in the wrong areas. if I have to, I will custom make some from Fiber Resin and color match.

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Ah, I remember seeing that one for sale at Sewell. I'm glad to see it went to someone on here! Enjoy!
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weathertech makes them for our cars... Although they're not up to par with the Lexus OEM ones. There was a recall on the Lexus OEM ones so whoever has them is very lucky and fortunate .

I still have mines and they're GREAT!

I have the same interior as you, except my exterior's Silver.... So I feel your pain .

EDIT:I forgot to say, I also use the scotchguard.... There is just no stopping the interior from getting dirty though LOL! Keep me up on details if you find better solutions outside of the scotchguard carpet protectant!
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Ah, I remember seeing that one for sale at Sewell. I'm glad to see it went to someone on here! Enjoy!
Thanks! Original owner bought it from Sewell there in 08' also and it will stay a gem as long as it's in our possesion.

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weathertech makes them for our cars... Although they're not up to par with the Lexus OEM ones. There was a recall on the Lexus OEM ones so whoever has them is very lucky and fortunate .

I still have mines and they're GREAT!

I have the same interior as you, except my exterior's Silver.... So I feel your pain .

EDIT:I forgot to say, I also use the scotchguard.... There is just no stopping the interior from getting dirty though LOL! Keep me up on details if you find better solutions outside of the scotchguard carpet protectant!
will do! Aha that's why I couldn't find a decent looking set of mudguards. I had an Acura Vigor with sweet looking mudguards that added to the stance of the car too.

Scotchguard worked really well in the Accord tan interior, maybe because of thinner material matting?? And I found OEM Black floor mats, plus I like these as well, even though it's not an "F" sport per say lol

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2008/4345.html

I'm going to sift through the GS forum and see what easter eggs come up about this car, this is why I love CL

Okay, so I see now how rare these cars really are, hence the lack of performance mods and professional tuner interest, lol but it's my wife's car so that's okay with me. I already have my toy.

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Beautiful color! Congrats on a good find.
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Congratulation .......
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congratz.. very clean
Old 02-19-14 | 10:18 AM
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Congrats ! BTW: does Sewell negotiate much on their prices?


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