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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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I have ordered the 3LT package in Brownstone.
When the RPO is entered it comes up jet black/brownstone.
All the pictures I have seen, there is not black anywhere.
The pictures also show suede on the armrest and door panels.
I am hesitant to order the suede inserts for the seats but if I am already getting some suede I just as well get the inserts.
Anyone know with authority what the package is and better yet have pictures.
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There is black on the A pillars, roof lining, etc. That is why it is listed as Jet Black/Brownstone. Brownstone comes with the suede on the door panels, door and center armrests, dash insert. This picture also shows the suede seat inserts.
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I think that I can help you out with this question!

The Brownstone Interior is ONLY available with the 3LT package.
The Brownstone Interior INCLUDES the Suede seat inserts.
The 3LT package carries the interior color onto the console, doors and dash.
The Suede upper trim package is an option with the Brownstone Interior.
Jet Black appears in specific areas of the interior thus the description of Jet Black/Brownstone.
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There is black on the A pillars, roof lining, etc. That is why it is listed as Jet Black/Brownstone. Brownstone comes with the suede on the door panels, door and center armrests, dash insert. This picture also shows the suede seat inserts.

Nice looking interior and color combo.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken Fichtner
I think that I can help you out with this question!

The Brownstone Interior is ONLY available with the 3LT package.
The Brownstone Interior INCLUDES the Suede seat inserts.
The 3LT package carries the interior color onto the console, doors and dash.
The Suede upper trim package is an option with the Brownstone Interior.
Jet Black appears in specific areas of the interior thus the description of Jet Black/Brownstone.
Ken, from what I see, Brownstone does NOT necessarily get you suede seat inserts. That is why there is a separate trim code for it:

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I ordered my Brrownstone 555. I do not want the suede inserts. I like the feel of the leather as opposed to the grippy suede..
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
I ordered my Brrownstone 555. I do not want the suede inserts. I like the feel of the leather as opposed to the grippy suede..
And my order is 556 - I want the grippy seats.

I think between us we have shown that GM'er is correct.
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Originally Posted by Ken Fichtner
I think that I can help you out with this question!

The Brownstone Interior is ONLY available with the 3LT package.
The Brownstone Interior INCLUDES the Suede seat inserts.
The 3LT package carries the interior color onto the console, doors and dash.
The Suede upper trim package is an option with the Brownstone Interior.
Jet Black appears in specific areas of the interior thus the description of Jet Black/Brownstone.
There is an IL6 option for 3LT for suede seat insert for $375.
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I sat in a brownstone interior at a local corvette show a couple of weeks ago that did NOT have suede on the seats..just perforated brown leather. It did have suede on he doors and console. The 555 code gets you brownstone without suede inserts.

I personally like it that way..much easier to get in and out of. But not as grippy in hard cornering.

P.S. it's not real suede, it's alcantata and seems to old up pretty well on the doors with all the people climbing in and out.

Every other brownstone I've ever seen in pictures has the suede...
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