Member Since: 18 Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 92
Opinion of black exterior + black interior
Anyone have the combo of Java black with Ebony interior? Do you like it or is it overwhelming at times? Too hot in the summer?
Reason I'm asking is we're lined up to buy a 2006 V6 Tonga Green/Alpaca next week, but I found a 2006 V8 Java Black/Ebony that has the Heavy Duty Package. The wife would prefer the contrast of the Alpaca interior, but the selection of 2006 vehicles with the Heavy Duty Package is almost non-existant in the US. I'm worried that if I don't get the Active Diff Lock with the Heavy Duty Package that it will always bother me.
Any opinions on the color combo would be appreciated.
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
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I wanted the Java + Alpaca combo, but couldn't get one in time, so went black on black.
Having got it I'm very pleased with the choice (I would have been happy with either to be honest).
As I'd had many light coloured interiors I was happy to have the change.
cheers
simon
ps Would have liked leather too, but didn't want to spend the money. Cloth is nice to sit on, but leather looks nicer - IMHO.
18th Feb 2007 5:11 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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What is in the Heavy Duty Pack ?
Also not having the rear diff is not a deal breaker when off road. Most of us here have not got it and personally I've not encountered anywhere I've not been able to go (lack of aggressive tyres apart).
no different really, always had silver cars with black leather, this time fancied a change so went with alpaca/java and am very pleased....would have been equally pleased with ebony though.2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
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18th Feb 2007 5:23 pm
JamesWyatt
Member Since: 18 Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
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Thanks, all.
The Heavy Duty Packages is the US package that includes the Active Rear Diff Lock and full-size spare tire.
18th Feb 2007 6:18 pm
simon
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JamesWyatt wrote:
The Heavy Duty Packages is the US package that includes the Active Rear Diff Lock and full-size spare tire.
mmm not heavy duty then but a Practical Keep You Moving Pack
18th Feb 2007 6:26 pm
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Hi James, I have black on black & it's quite sleek looking IMO
As far as heating up, LRNA uses laminated glass technology on side, rear, & roof as standard on LR3 which reduces thermal sun effects by about 18F (and protects from UV rays). I also have window tint so don't have any 'hot box' problem here in Florida.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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18th Feb 2007 9:12 pm
Ken
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Black is Good
18th Feb 2007 9:16 pm
JamesWyatt
Member Since: 18 Feb 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
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Gosh, this is really a hard decision. Now we're also considering a white V8 with Alpaca! Uggh. I'm supposed to be narrowing the search, not widening it. The good thing is that no matter what, we'll end up with a great-looking vehicle.
Thanks everyone for the input and photos. Even if the black is hotter, at least the one I'm looking at has rear a/c.
Here are the three choices we're now considering. The first number listed is the discounted price in dollars (dealer discount + factory cash + $1,500 coupon from LRNA). Cost is a factor since I'm rolling in some negative equity and making payments. It's hard to ignore the savings on the V6.
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Tonga Green V6 w/Alpaca Leather
$35,900 (MSRP $45,900)
Cold Climate Package (heated seats & windshield)
Premium Package (leather/sunroofs)
Rear Seat & Climate Package (dual a/c-heat)
Satellite radio
(no fog lights on this one)
White V8 w/Alpaca Leather
$38,700 (MSRP $49,200)
Bluetooth Personal Telephone Integration
Cold Climate Package
Lighting Package (HIDs) + Rear PDC
Black V8 w/Ebony Leather
$41,925 (MSRP $52,425)
Bluetooth Personal Telephone Integration
Cold Climate Package
Lighting Package (HIDs) + Rear PDC
Heavy Duty Package (Active Rear Diff Lock + Full-size spare)
Rear Seat & Climate Package (dual a/c-heat)
Satellite Radio
18th Feb 2007 9:54 pm
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Don't spend £35k if £41k gets you what you really want!
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18th Feb 2007 10:10 pm
Tug
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 29
It is what you really like best, black on black is too much for me unless you are going to use it as a hearse. I like stornoway grey and alpaca but realize not everyone does. So good luck whatever you get you will be pleased.
18th Feb 2007 10:37 pm
simon
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Location: Shropshire
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Ken,
you forgot the black out paint on the headlights mate
18th Feb 2007 10:38 pm
sideview
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Ken2463 wrote:
Black is Good
Wow Ken I'm lovin the black wheels. I was trying to envision what they'd look like with the Java. Now moving it from my thinking about list to my must have bits list.
I agree with fisherman, if the locking diff/fs spare is something you really want then go for it. The locking diff is one option you can't get after the fact really... Guess you have to weigh whether the options you really like (& will actually use) are worth the extra $6K. It'd be a tough choice for me over the V6 & black one, depending on budget.
Aside from the V8, the white doesn't seem to have much over the V6 to me - depends on how you like to drive Keep in mind that gas mileage won't be hardly different with V6/V8. It would be sweet if you could knock them down another $2K on the Java!I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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I was trying to envision what they'd look like with the Java. Now moving it from my thinking about list to my must have bits list.
