cl9 vs lux. worth upgrading?

**mjp073** · 03-07-2013 02:09 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 02:43 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 03:10 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 03:21 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 04:36 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 05:41 PM

Ooh and auto wipers

**charliebrown** · 03-07-2013 05:52 PM

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** · 03-07-2013 10:30 PM

+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** · 03-07-2013 10:31 PM

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]-** · 04-07-2013 09:03 AM

Upgrade!!!

**HunterZero** · 04-07-2013 10:55 AM

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