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Haha yes you are right about the M3 and LC being in two different classes. I'm very well aware of that, but I have never driven an M3 so we shall see what it's like. Last year when I was deciding against the GSF vs the LC I figured the GSF was in every way better than the LC other than looks, so I figured the $20k wasn't worth the premium. Now I'm revisiting that again since the wife wants my GSF and we have some spare cash. M3s are everywhere here and they really aren't very special.
All your friends and cars seem gorgeous. Which do you prefer, the Structural Blue or the UBM2.0?
blueNblack: The color is a hard one to call because the different design of the 2 cars biases or influences that choice. I just took these side by side pics so you can make a better judgment.
SUUUUUUUPER strange that the one in Puerto Rico does NOT have the HUD button......AND there is no HUD option listed on your window sticker or on the Lexus website!!!!
355F1: You are welcome and it is indeed strange. As Flowrider pointed out the one that went to Puerto Rico lacked not only the HUD but also the door sticker indicating what build no. the car is. But its still an anomaly because as you say Lexus neither mentions HUD on their website (except for 2000 Inspiration models) or on my window sticker. Especially considering that it isn't a cheap option on regular LCs.
i use Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner on my R8, but’s it’s A black interior, never tried it on a light leather color
Leatherique offers the best system for cleaning and conditioning leather while having the leather retain its natural feel and smell.
I've used it on all of my Lexuses and Ferraris but......I haven't used it on white leather.....so I will be testing a small spot first on my LC500 as I wouldn't use any other treatment.
355F1: You are welcome and it is indeed strange. As Flowrider pointed out the one that went to Puerto Rico lacked not only the HUD but also the door sticker indicating what build no. the car is. But its still an anomaly because as you say Lexus neither mentions HUD on their website (except for 2000 Inspiration models) or on my window sticker. Especially considering that it isn't a cheap option on regular LCs.
Guess we will find out once mine is delivered!!!!!!
Thank you USMMA and 355F1 for the recommendations on leather cleaner. I also saw something online where Woolite mixed with 5 to 7 parts of water works well.
My car apparently has Cilajet paint protection and Cilajet leather and upholstery protection that was applied prior to my buying it. These are usually add-ons that dealers put huge mark-ups on so they can increase the selling price over MSRP. Does anyone have experience with Cilajet coatings?
Good news on someone at least stating officially that the Inspiration series convertible comes with the HUD. Still weird that the window sticker doesn't state that but oh well at least the car does have it.
Also I got an email from the internet sales manager at Keyes Lexus telling me they sold their Inspiration series convertible but letting me know they have a white one with red interior in case I am interested.
@KINGDOM The weakened Woolite solution is what I have always used to clean my leather interiors - works great but I always follow the initial scrub and clean step with a wet towel step to wipe up any residue (all soap leaves a residue). You can use a leather conditioner (lexol is my favorite) but it's not necessary since all leather interiors after 1994 are coated with a type of vinyl, you're never getting "raw" leather in today's cars. The vinyl coating really prevents conditioners from doing what they need to do to condition the leather. A better idea would be to protect leather from UV rays, my go to product for years has been Aerospace 303 UV protectant. Hope this helps.
@KINGDOM The weakened Woolite solution is what I have always used to clean my leather interiors - works great but I always follow the initial scrub and clean step with a wet towel step to wipe up any residue (all soap leaves a residue). You can use a leather conditioner (lexol is my favorite) but it's not necessary since all leather interiors after 1994 are coated with a type of vinyl, you're never getting "raw" leather in today's cars. The vinyl coating really prevents conditioners from doing what they need to do to condition the leather. A better idea would be to protect leather from UV rays, my go to product for years has been Aerospace 303 UV protectant. Hope this helps.
Perforated leather seats do absorb conditioner through the punched holes.
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