Even if this means waiting 6-8 weeks!
Interior- advice?
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Interior- advice?
Trading my M3 for a new C6 Coupe. Live in a small town with very few allocations from the local delaers. So far...my choices are:
1. Monterey Red with Casmere.
2. LM Blue w/ Ebony.
Choices are limited because I am particular about having the car the way I want it (more important than color)....Z51, MN6, LT3, Nav, Polished wheels, On-star, etc.
Question: Is cashmere realistic to keep clean for someone that uses the vette as a daily driver? I am a golf professional and will often be traveling in the vette on rainy golf days, etc. Will black floormats look ok / help? Is the rear compartment of cashmere intrerior light or dark carpet?
I guess my first thought is to go with black interior- but I have never seen the LM blue up close/ in person. How does it look with ebony? Anxious to see the blue.
I could always (with patience) place an order... maybe silver or red with black interior and just wait the 6-8 weeks to build.
Any thoughts. Photos appreciated.
Thanks!
1. Monterey Red with Casmere.
2. LM Blue w/ Ebony.
Choices are limited because I am particular about having the car the way I want it (more important than color)....Z51, MN6, LT3, Nav, Polished wheels, On-star, etc.
Question: Is cashmere realistic to keep clean for someone that uses the vette as a daily driver? I am a golf professional and will often be traveling in the vette on rainy golf days, etc. Will black floormats look ok / help? Is the rear compartment of cashmere intrerior light or dark carpet?
I guess my first thought is to go with black interior- but I have never seen the LM blue up close/ in person. How does it look with ebony? Anxious to see the blue.
I could always (with patience) place an order... maybe silver or red with black interior and just wait the 6-8 weeks to build.
Any thoughts. Photos appreciated.
Thanks!
Last edited by cmurman; Mar 20, 2006 at 11:01 PM.
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I have cashmere tan on al 3 of my vettes, in varying shades due to the year differences. Have never had a problem keeping them clean. Of course, regular cleaning and conditioning is a must no matter what color you choose.
As mentioned above though....get what you really want, or you will regret it!
As mentioned above though....get what you really want, or you will regret it!
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Originally Posted by cmurman
Choices are limited because I am particular about having the car the way I want it (more important than color)....Z51, MN6, LT3, Nav, Polished wheels, On-star, etc.
This is smart! Get what you want from the outset!!
Question: Is cashmere realistic to keep clean for someone that uses the vette as a daily driver? I am a golf professional and will often be traveling in the vette on rainy golf days, etc. Will black floormats look ok / help?
Is the rear compartment of cashmere interior light or dark carpet?
I guess my first thought is to go with black interior- but I have never seen the LM blue up close/ in person. How does it look with ebony?
Go LMB with Black!!
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Originally Posted by cmurman
Trading my M3 for a new C6 Coupe. Live in a small town with very little allocations at the local delaers. So far...my choices are:
1. Monterey Red with Casmere.
2. LM Blue w/ Ebony.
Choices are limited because I am particular about having the car the way I want it (more important than color)....Z51, MN6, LT3, Nav, Polished wheels, On-star, etc.
Question: Is cashmere realistic to keep clean for someone that uses the vette as a daily driver? I am a golf professional and will often be traveling in the vette on rainy golf days, etc. Will black floormats look ok / help? Is the rear compartment of cashmere intrerior light or dark carpet?
I guess my first thought is to go with black interior- but I have never seent he LM blue up close/ in person. How does it look with ebony?
I could always (with patience) place an order... maybe silver or red with black interior and just wait the 6-8 weeks to build.
Any thoughts. Photos appreciated.
Thanks!
1. Monterey Red with Casmere.
2. LM Blue w/ Ebony.
Choices are limited because I am particular about having the car the way I want it (more important than color)....Z51, MN6, LT3, Nav, Polished wheels, On-star, etc.
Question: Is cashmere realistic to keep clean for someone that uses the vette as a daily driver? I am a golf professional and will often be traveling in the vette on rainy golf days, etc. Will black floormats look ok / help? Is the rear compartment of cashmere intrerior light or dark carpet?
I guess my first thought is to go with black interior- but I have never seent he LM blue up close/ in person. How does it look with ebony?
I could always (with patience) place an order... maybe silver or red with black interior and just wait the 6-8 weeks to build.
Any thoughts. Photos appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hm. I have ordered the black interior with the Monterey Red. The dealer had a MR with cashmere on the showroom floor but I managed to put some black scuff marks on the floormat from New Balance tennis shoes when I sat in it for 5 minutes. Made the decision to go black inside VERY easy. I also didn't much like the tan top.
All that being said, definitely go for what you really want - that's what I did by ordering and I am sure I will be happier. I flipped back and forth over black exterior (that's what I test drove) and it looks fantastic but I owned a black car before (T-Bird SC) and swore I would never have a black car again.
Good luck!
All that being said, definitely go for what you really want - that's what I did by ordering and I am sure I will be happier. I flipped back and forth over black exterior (that's what I test drove) and it looks fantastic but I owned a black car before (T-Bird SC) and swore I would never have a black car again.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by PaBlueCoupe
This is smart! Get what you want from the outset!! Yes. I personally prefer dark mats with a cashmere interior.
All rear compartments are ebony.
Go LMB with Black!! Wondering if the LMB is as difficult to keep clean as the black?
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Originally Posted by cmurman
Wondering if the LMB is as difficult to keep clean as the black?
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How far are you from Atlanta? Check Monica Dean at Maxie Price -- Forum vendor, some dinky place about 20 miles east of Atlanta. The extra choice, and probably better deal, could make the trip worthwhile. No harm in trying. See the "Dealer Inventory" tab at the left side of the Forum "home" page, just under "Community", tab it, and you'll find all the vendors, including Monica.
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Originally Posted by rosemaryburm
How far are you from Atlanta? Check Monica Dean at Maxie Price -- Forum vendor, some dinky place about 20 miles east of Atlanta. The extra choice, and probably better deal, could make the trip worthwhile. No harm in trying. See the "Dealer Inventory" tab at the left side of the Forum "home" page, just under "Community", tab it, and you'll find all the vendors, including Monica.
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LeMans Blue / Ebony is an absolutely kick-a** combo. It's beautiful.
Both LMB and Monterey Red are sufficiently dark that they're going to be tough to keep looking like new, especially if you're particular about not seeing swirls and spiderweb scratches. Also, neither is particularly forgiving of dust and dirt.
Whatever you go with, how you wash it will largely determine how long it looks unblemished. I've had good success using microfiber towels in conjunction with the Mr. Clean AutoDry System. The microfiber doesn't cause spiderwebs and since the Mr. Clean AutoDry System allows you to completely air-dry the car without waterspotting, nothing comes in contact with the finish that will scratch it.
Both LMB and Monterey Red are sufficiently dark that they're going to be tough to keep looking like new, especially if you're particular about not seeing swirls and spiderweb scratches. Also, neither is particularly forgiving of dust and dirt.
Whatever you go with, how you wash it will largely determine how long it looks unblemished. I've had good success using microfiber towels in conjunction with the Mr. Clean AutoDry System. The microfiber doesn't cause spiderwebs and since the Mr. Clean AutoDry System allows you to completely air-dry the car without waterspotting, nothing comes in contact with the finish that will scratch it.