S8 Interior preferences
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S8 Interior preferences
I'm now in the classic "I can't decide" stage. Brilliant black exteior, but what color interior (so far I have only eliminated the Expresso/Black combination) and full leather upgrade or not. What do you guys like and why?
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Black Black Black Black... or if that's too hot for your area
Silver Black Black Black...
The black headliner is very menacing and sporty. Don't forget that an all black car will get very hot if you are in AZ or FL, but it will look great when clean. The all black interior will also feel less open as opposed to a lighter interior (which I personally like), but others may prefer a more open feel with lighter headliner or lighter interior all together.
The black headliner is very menacing and sporty. Don't forget that an all black car will get very hot if you are in AZ or FL, but it will look great when clean. The all black interior will also feel less open as opposed to a lighter interior (which I personally like), but others may prefer a more open feel with lighter headliner or lighter interior all together.
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I'm enjoying the Silver / Gray in my car. However, I don't think I would choose ...
it with the black exterior.
I think it's got to be Black/Black or Black/Silver/Black but be warned, the Silver is very light and needs weekly cleaning to keep it in top condition - and I mean weekly!
The contrasting stitching shows up so much beter on Black. In all honesty, the stitching almost gets lost on the Silver/Gray.
If I was placing my order today, I would go full leather. The cost is not that great and the car loses the very slight "plasticy" feel with the regular dash.
It's all personal taste and you are going to adore the car no matter wht you do.
Oh, for what it's worth, choose the B&O - you won't be disappointed
I think it's got to be Black/Black or Black/Silver/Black but be warned, the Silver is very light and needs weekly cleaning to keep it in top condition - and I mean weekly!
The contrasting stitching shows up so much beter on Black. In all honesty, the stitching almost gets lost on the Silver/Gray.
If I was placing my order today, I would go full leather. The cost is not that great and the car loses the very slight "plasticy" feel with the regular dash.
It's all personal taste and you are going to adore the car no matter wht you do.
Oh, for what it's worth, choose the B&O - you won't be disappointed
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What about this combination...
My dealer has a night blue pearl effect with Silver Black upholstery and the full leather upgrade. I'm not sure what I think of it.
Since my last 6 cars have had black interiors, I wonder about a change, but I appreciate your comment about the plastic feel of the light interior.
Since my last 6 cars have had black interiors, I wonder about a change, but I appreciate your comment about the plastic feel of the light interior.
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It's not the light interior that makes it feel plasticy, it's the materials on the dash ..
and door panels. The light leather is wonderfully rich and comfortable. I have seen the full leather pack with leather on the dash and door panels and it really lifts the car. That's what I meant by "plasticy".
As for night blue, I don't know. I've always like Deep Blue as a color but I don't know the reaction of others and it may suffer a little on resale - not as popular as Black (Brilliant or Phantom) and not as easy to keep clean as the Gray.
You are dropping a lot of notes on the ar so don't be tempted by what the dealer happens to have on hand.
As for night blue, I don't know. I've always like Deep Blue as a color but I don't know the reaction of others and it may suffer a little on resale - not as popular as Black (Brilliant or Phantom) and not as easy to keep clean as the Gray.
You are dropping a lot of notes on the ar so don't be tempted by what the dealer happens to have on hand.
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I agree with geordie on the full leather dash...
It's one thing I would have ordered on my S6 if I hadn't just gotten it off the showroom floor. I still love the interior, but that leather dash is a perfect finishing touch.
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Re: S8 Interior preferences
I have the Phantom Black exterior (I ordered the car) with the silver/black seats and black headliner. I wasn't too sure about the silver at first as it is actually gray but I've grown to really like the total package. I've had mine for over three months and have only felt a need to use lexol leather cleaner and conditioner on it once in that time. You'll love the car no matter what color choices you make. McBucky Go Badgers !