Comments on GT Silver CGTS build
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08-03-2021 | 01:36 AM
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Definitely go look, and go outside with the samples if possible. If you can’t see it in person, here is what I saw:
Before I ordered, I visited a dealer with a GT Silver GT4 and a Dolomite thing (Macan? Can’t remember.) right next to it. Cars were inside, but there were skylights and it was sunny. I found GT Silver to be a little bit darker and a more neutral grey. Dolomite was more blueish looking straight at the paint, but more yellow when looking at an angle, and lighter overall. But it is small differences we are talking about. I liked GT Silver better, but if it had not been available, I would have no regrets about Dolomite. Nobody seems to order Dolomite, though, so if you want a rare color…
Before I ordered, I visited a dealer with a GT Silver GT4 and a Dolomite thing (Macan? Can’t remember.) right next to it. Cars were inside, but there were skylights and it was sunny. I found GT Silver to be a little bit darker and a more neutral grey. Dolomite was more blueish looking straight at the paint, but more yellow when looking at an angle, and lighter overall. But it is small differences we are talking about. I liked GT Silver better, but if it had not been available, I would have no regrets about Dolomite. Nobody seems to order Dolomite, though, so if you want a rare color…
08-03-2021 | 02:37 PM
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Definitely go look, and go outside with the samples if possible. If you can’t see it in person, here is what I saw:
Before I ordered, I visited a dealer with a GT Silver GT4 and a Dolomite thing (Macan? Can’t remember.) right next to it. Cars were inside, but there were skylights and it was sunny. I found GT Silver to be a little bit darker and a more neutral grey. Dolomite was more blueish looking straight at the paint, but more yellow when looking at an angle, and lighter overall. But it is small differences we are talking about. I liked GT Silver better, but if it had not been available, I would have no regrets about Dolomite. Nobody seems to order Dolomite, though, so if you want a rare color…
Before I ordered, I visited a dealer with a GT Silver GT4 and a Dolomite thing (Macan? Can’t remember.) right next to it. Cars were inside, but there were skylights and it was sunny. I found GT Silver to be a little bit darker and a more neutral grey. Dolomite was more blueish looking straight at the paint, but more yellow when looking at an angle, and lighter overall. But it is small differences we are talking about. I liked GT Silver better, but if it had not been available, I would have no regrets about Dolomite. Nobody seems to order Dolomite, though, so if you want a rare color…
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08-19-2021 | 01:21 PM
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Your options are very similar to mine, which is GT Silver with full Bordeaux. I went with the free standard trim in the interior, and it looks fine, plus the finish matches on dash, steering wheel, shifter, etc. unlike many here, I am not a fan of the leather interior trim. I think it makes things look like there were too many pieces stuck together to build the dash. And doors. I almost ordered the free silver wheel, and I like the look. I stuck with the regular headlights but spent money on Carrera Sport wheels in GT Silver to pretty much match your MSRP.
For other small things to consider, the light design package puts lights in the foot wells and visor mirror, which would be nice if you drive in the dark with those fancy headlights. The multifunction steering wheel gets rid of the somewhat awkward wand to control car functions, plus it’s heated, if that matters to you. I’ve only had my car a short time, so I can’t say how important some of these functional choices are to me.
For colors, all of the two-tone interiors look great to me, and I think your color choice looks totally fine. Plus Luxor is more practical than chalk. I see soooooooo many cars with black interiors that I feel like we should get something else when there is a choice.
For other small things to consider, the light design package puts lights in the foot wells and visor mirror, which would be nice if you drive in the dark with those fancy headlights. The multifunction steering wheel gets rid of the somewhat awkward wand to control car functions, plus it’s heated, if that matters to you. I’ve only had my car a short time, so I can’t say how important some of these functional choices are to me.
For colors, all of the two-tone interiors look great to me, and I think your color choice looks totally fine. Plus Luxor is more practical than chalk. I see soooooooo many cars with black interiors that I feel like we should get something else when there is a choice.
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08-20-2021 | 02:14 AM
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I haven’t driven in the dark yet, so can’t comment on the interior lights from a functional perspective. From a regrets perspective, I couldn’t decide if it would make me mad that an expensive car would have worse interior lights than my 10-year-old Focus, or if I would feel ripped off paying extra for it! For now I’m happy with the choice to pay to avoid regrets.
On the wheel, I’m more mixed. The controls are great, and I’m using them a lot as I learn the car, but I like the simple look of the regular wheel. I’m my mild climate, heating is not very important, but I have already turned it on…accidentally on a warm day. If you feel that your next car should have a heated wheel, don’t overthink it.
On the wheel, I’m more mixed. The controls are great, and I’m using them a lot as I learn the car, but I like the simple look of the regular wheel. I’m my mild climate, heating is not very important, but I have already turned it on…accidentally on a warm day. If you feel that your next car should have a heated wheel, don’t overthink it.
08-20-2021 | 12:35 PM
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So Garrett, any further thoughts on the Design Light Pkg & Multi-function Steering Wheel? I was all in with the DLP with a black interior but not sure it's necessary with beige. Have you had a chance to drive at night to further develop your thoughts? And I originally told myself my next car would have a heated steering wheel but this will not be a daily nor an all season car so don't feel it's a must. I get what you're saying re the control wand but I suspect that without navigation that 3rd gauge cluster may very well end up being left on the same screen.
08-20-2021 | 01:02 PM
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It may have been addressed up above or in other threads, but one of the reasons for getting the DLP is that it puts power at your rearview mirror. So if you want to do any harwired radar detector work it is quite convenient to have power to tap into versus having to run wires.
08-20-2021 | 01:05 PM
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But in any case, I like the other low level glows it adds around the car plus the color is adjustable. I wouldn't get a car without it myself since I'm accustomed to having it in any other car I've had in a long time; even my F150 King Ranch has it included standard in that package.
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