First things first, many thanks to those of you who continue to post useful ideas, observations and tidbits which keep me coming back for more.

I just traded in my 03 BS/Graphite for an 05 Lakeshore/Stone with Prem and Sport. Thanks to the great ideas on this forum, especially the gentleman from tucson who mentioned the deal he got, I too was able to snag the 1k under invoice incentives out there right now as the 06's roll in.

If any of you are in that similar 'upgrade' mode, now is the time to pull the trigger, choices are dwindling, but there still some nice ones out there.

My contribution here is for anybody trying to choose between Stone and Graphite, let me share this. I just traded in my 03 BS with Graphite, so I know that color, and we also own an 05 FX35 DG/with Graphite, and obviously I we like that color too....But....the Stone Leather interior absolutely stands out. I think it is the fact that it contrasts so perfectly with not only the graphite dash and alum trim and carpet, but more importantly, it is a perfect fit with the neutral colors of the headliner and columns. It is a perfect balance and makes the cabin feel much more luxiourious than the graphite does.

But I respect the fact that it still may come down to preference, but that is my 2 cents.

thanks again...