cl9 vs lux. worth upgrading?

[mjp073]

Hi guys,

I have a 2007 euro in graphite. Im thinking about upgrading to a luxury model of the same facelift era, preferably in black.

First question is, I had a brief look at a luxury before I bought this one and I didnt fit comfortably because of the sunroof. Now after the fact it occurs to me that im only a bit over 6'1 and perhaps the seat could be lowered from where it was. Does anybody here own a cl9 lux who is taller and fits fine?

If so, is it worth upgrading? Purely from a quality of life perspective, no issues mechanically. I want to get into some modifications and think it may be a better starting point, in black with the sunroof tilted it is a symphony of evil. Also I would like hids as my lights are really more to let other people know im there rather than show me the road right now. I know I can buy bulbs but im weighing things up.

[axispower]

I'm 6'2" and own a CL9 lux.

However, I sit in it like a lebo with the seat reclined beyond what would be considered safe.

Yeah get the upgrade if u can comfortably afford it. I prefer the facelift CL9s too.

[mjp073]

Yeah the price difference between lux and not isnt that high anymore. Good for me I guess. Next time il have a much more thorough look into it, I was very rushed when I had my first sit in one. I saw and interesting post on here about covering up the woodgrain with black (vellum?) looked pretty nice compared to woodgrain which I hate.

As an owner, how is the quality of the leather? Id noticed the black leather quite often looks awful on carsales.com pictures. Coluld just be the light or bad examples though.

[axispower]

The leather on mine is great. I could sleep in it. I condition it every week.

I test drove a few others- and on some the leather was ****ed. Ripped and hard and cracked- but mine is soft and smooth. The best way to know is to sit in the particular one I guess.

I like the woodgrain a lot- especially in the black and white and maroon coloured euros. They turn me on with the creme de la creme leather combination.

My euro has black leather and that "black woodgrain" and it is adequate. Still nice.

[peetah]

Forgetting one of the best features, auto dimming mirror! Love that thing. Only thing actually miss when driving my brother's 07 Limited Edition euro compared to my 06 Lux.

[mjp073]

Ooh and auto wipers

[charliebrown]

Only if you can find one with a cared for interior and not lose out too much $. Cloth > fukd leather imo. Less maintenance also

[eurogo]

+1 for upgrading. Heated seats, unreal headlights, blinkers, pockets etc etc. And as far as I know the luxury also has the sports models suspension under it. I have an 05 lux and love it

[eurogo]

Oh and 6' 3" and built like a brick shit house. No problems with sitting pretty straight. Seat can be ramped up and down with the electric controls

[-[NoS]-]

Upgrade!!!

[HunterZero]

5'11" here and I have about 2 fingers clearance between the headliner next to the sunroof with the seat on the lowest setting.

If you don't like the woodgrain, or the beige interior, you can find 2007 onwards nighthawk black CL9's with black interior and faux metallic trim.

- HZ

[axispower]

Oh and 6' 3" and built like a brick shit house. No problems with sitting pretty straight. Seat can be ramped up and down with the electric controls

Any pics of your euro? I have an 05 Lux in Canberra as well.

[mjp073]

5'11" here and I have about 2 fingers clearance between the headliner next to the sunroof with the seat on the lowest setting.

If you don't like the woodgrain, or the beige interior, you can find 2007 onwards nighthawk black CL9's with black interior and faux metallic trim.

- HZ

I'll have to look at the 07 ones - i do quite like the tan leather, but i like that metallic trim over woodies. So many conflicting messages about height here haha. I'll just have to find one to sit in to get a concrete answer i think.

[HunterZero]

I'll have to look at the 07 ones - i do quite like the tan leather, but i like that metallic trim over woodies. So many conflicting messages about height here haha. I'll just have to find one to sit in to get a concrete answer i think.

Depends on if you are tall in the top half, rather than total standing height. The driver's seat can be lowered at the front and at the back to tip the bottom of the seat. I have the back all the way down, but lift the front up a bit for comfort.

I prefer the black leather not only because I prefer the look, but because it doesn't show the dirt as much. The beige leather seats tend to get blue marks on them if you wear jeans.

- HZ