So somebody in my office complex recently picked up a brand new L405 HSE in Scotia Grey with 20" Style 502 wheels (not a fan of these wheels at all). The other day our FFs were parked near one another and I had a couple thoughts and observations, of course completely subjective.

-It's unmistakable that the L322 has more presence and character vs. the L405. The Style 502 wheels on this particular model certainly didn't help in this case.

-Although I'm not fully sold on the Exterior Design Pack on the L322, it does modernize the overall appearance (has made a couple people think that it's the newer body style) taking it a little closer to the L405 in the aesthetics department.

-The L405 has grown on me quite a bit since 2013 launch but I still wish they tweaked the body style a little less.

-My least favorite L405 design elements are the lights and some other elements are similar to the new Ford Explorer.

-The L322 looks considerably larger than the L405, although I believe it is not.

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What do you mean what's wrong with it? The V10 guzzles gas. It's known for it. If I get on it I will hit single diget MPG. Only on the highway I've managed to get ~22MPG. I'll likely keep it forever. The last of the V10's....and I doubt ///M will go back to NA now. 507hp on a NA engine with a 8750PRM redline is something! It's a screamer 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

horse86: You just made it sound like there was some technical issue with it, that's all. Hey, we are certainly doing our share to help stabilize oil prices .

Haha I know right. Passed a Tesla the other day. License plate said "1 planet". I wish I had one of my mates over on M5board plate that says "LOL MPG" 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5

To answer your leather question, I personally use Gliptone products (10 years+ as pro detailer). Cleaner, conditioner/dyes/sealants all available. Great to work with, restores some of that 'new leather' smell, and leaves a smooth natural sheen (NOT shine).

Its not overly expensive for what you get/use.

Im not sure of availablity in the USA, but lots of UK companies will ship abroad.

http://www.liquidleather.com/en/

Nice range mate but I'm biased as the design kit make it look different and smarter

Looks good bluehorseshoe

It looks great Bluehorse, I'm not a fan of the EDP either and would consider removing it.

As for the Gliptone, big fan of it  MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

Not a fan of the design pack but nice car apart from that! 07 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
Buckingham Blue / Sand / Piano