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Old 06-28-08, 04:33 PM
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Hey guys,

I am trying to buy a 2008 IS350 white pearl but every dealer says its too hard to find one....has this been an issue for any of you? Or is it all bs? i mean im willing to pay for it but NO ONE has it....

Please help me before i settle!!

Thank you in advance!

Old 06-28-08, 04:57 PM
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I asume that your white peral is Crystal White, this color was only made in the 2006 model.
Old 06-28-08, 05:08 PM
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actually.. 2008 is Starfire Pearl.
Old 06-28-08, 05:10 PM
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2007 starfire pearl, is the new name to the old 2006 crystal white...in my opinion it looks just like a white with alot of flakes...and then they have the other white that has the blue pearl in it...dont remember the name though...
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That blue pearl you're referring to is Glacier Frost, love that color. but to the OP, it might be limited in your area but there were like 7 starfires where I live in GA. Do you have a second choice of color?
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06 is Crystal white
07-08 is Starfire Pearl

Starfire Pearl is more whiter then Crystal White

Crystal White is kind of Yellowish after time, which my looks like

you see the different when you park next to eachother.
Old 06-28-08, 06:34 PM
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There were two or three Starfire Pearl's when I bought my Black Sapphire at Cerritos back in May.

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Old 06-28-08, 06:50 PM
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not as limited as BWB.
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starfire pearl is pretty difficult to find in general compared to some other colors. that being said it was my first choice but given the deal they gave me for black, I took black instead. Crystal white does in fact dull over time. It becomes somewhat yellow as is on my cousin's IS. Of course, I would assume starfire pearl will do the same eventually though the pearl effect hides it better.
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Back in December 07, there were only 2 starfire pearls within a 75 mile radius in Norcal. One in Pleasanton(is250 manual) and the other being in San Rafael(is350).
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Glacier Frost Mica? White blue pearl?

This is my GFM under different lighting conditions.
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yes its the color listed in the photo. I believe its starfire pearl? I dont know but it seems like NO DEALERSHIP can get it....why is that?!?!

Thanks guys... its hard for a girl to get questions like these answered at the dealership....especially when the dealers are so eww! lol


love u guys in advance for all the help!!!
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Steph where in cali are at? I can check if my central cal dealer has one. What color interior did you want?
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Originally Posted by slee18
Steph where in cali are at? I can check if my central cal dealer has one. What color interior did you want?
REALL!?? you would do that for me?! your the best!!!

Im in Diamond Bar. 91765 zip code.

Please let me know. Im looking for a dark interior.

white with dark interior with navi. dont need ML package.. X package is cool. if not im not im not gonna be mad.

awww!! Thank you sooo much!

Please let me know asap!!!

MUAH!
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No prob

It probably wont have the X-package. We dont get too many from here. You will probably have to get the dealer do a trade between dealers if there is one. I will get back to you tomorrow morning when i drive by it before work.


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