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Ultra White or Iridium for RX 350 F Sport?

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Old 02-27-23 | 04:03 PM
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I’m having a difficult time deciding on the exterior color of an F Sport. My first choice was the Ultra White but my husband saw the Iridium, which is pretty too. Any thoughts on which of the two will look better? Thank you.
Old 02-27-23 | 04:58 PM
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Since it doesn't seem you are set on a color, I'd go with my first choice and have Iridium as a backup color in case of availability issues.

Iridium is very pretty and I would probably go with it first. However, my last vehicle was a silver color, so I'm looking at Eminent White Pearl or Matador Red Mica. Iridium would be my third choice.
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Old 02-27-23 | 05:12 PM
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We had thought about getting the Iridium but at times when the sun hits the Iridium we noticed a blue hue more like a baby blue color so we decided the Caviar fits the 500H badge. In your case, I would go with Ultra White.
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Old 02-27-23 | 05:39 PM
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Thank you. I’ll likely stick with the Ultra White on the F Sport. These decisions are driving.me “crazy” LOL!
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Rumor is that the factory is out of white paint. Talk to your dealer.
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Must be popular!
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No, its a supply chain issue with the paint. Talk to your salesperson.
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I have a silver lining 2017 lexus RX and on the waiting list (3-6 months) for either a pearl white or iridium. My wife just got a 2023 NX in pearl white. Both colors are great. Will not show dirt and swirl marks. When I parked my RX next to an iridium the other day I could see how it was darker. I am okay wih either color. I do think the front grill not crazy about looks better with the iridium.
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Originally Posted by Nightlight
Since it doesn't seem you are set on a color, I'd go with my first choice and have Iridium as a backup color in case of availability issues.

Iridium is very pretty and I would probably go with it first. However, my last vehicle was a silver color, so I'm looking at Eminent White Pearl or Matador Red Mica. Iridium would be my third choice.
Personally, I would go with the Iridium over the white. It is beautiful and will show dirt less. I ended up going with the Matador Red Mica which totally shocked me as I'm not normally a red person. I love it!
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Old 02-28-23 | 07:18 AM
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We have ordered the F-Sport 3 package in Canada.
I can't believe that the only colours up here for that trim is some shade of white to black (including silver).

Whereas, the so-called lower trims have real colour choices.

And, yes, I've called Lexus Canada for a variance on this short-coming.

Hey Lexus! How about a proper blue ?, instead of shades of grey?


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Originally Posted by LindyLu
I’m having a difficult time deciding on the exterior color of an F Sport. My first choice was the Ultra White but my husband saw the Iridium, which is pretty too. Any thoughts on which of the two will look better? Thank you.
Park them next to each other - you can't truly decide based on the forum's preference.
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Old 02-28-23 | 10:12 AM
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Oh, there are other choices for colors for the F Sport. I was just trying to decide between these two.
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Old 02-28-23 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LindyLu
Oh, there are other choices for colors for the F Sport. I was just trying to decide between these two.
My wife debated between white pearl and Atomic silver when we bought her RX - dealer parked them next to each other and she made her decision - white.
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Originally Posted by LindyLu
Oh, there are other choices for colors for the F Sport. I was just trying to decide between these two.
I am sure whatever color you decided will be the best for you. I can't wait for you to finally pickup and enjoy your awesome RX!
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Old 03-03-23 | 12:56 PM
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I have 2019 with the Ultra White with F sport PKG and it is so sharp with black outlines of the F sport PKG. I was very tempted to get it again this time around, but switched it up to Nebula to change things a bit, but if I didn't have white before that be my first pick.
Look at all press releases when the truck was released in event that was the color combo they showed, but they did also show Iridium for the Non F sport! Only negative I have heard about having the white was I am male and that it looked more like my wife car, but I didn't care still looked sharp.
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