SKooT1027

I just noticed wood trim on a steering wheel and by the radio for a car online. That's not normally there, is it? Was that part of a package, or a random upgrade/downgrade?

gota911

Upgrade option.

Marc Gelefsky

If it's factory it's an option. It would be an upgrade for sure, like the Alumalook, CF..etc
Seems like the wood is either a love it or hate it kind of thing.

Dennis C

We have the wood package in the Cayenne, and it is quite nice. That being said, I don't think I would like it as much in the Carrera. I'd rather have carbon fiber.

SKooT1027

yeah it's a red interior car, which I think is awesome, but with wood trim looks tacky IMO. I like the CF trim more. To me fake wood in a sports car just doesnt work

edit: so i guess along w this trim question, can you visably see the diff bw the supple leather and normal leather from pics? It seems most listings make no mention of it with the rare exception of a couple porsche dealers

Dennis C

I don't think it's fake wood - I think it is real wood. That being said, I still prefer carbon fiber in a sports car.

And yes - you can easily tell the difference between supple and regular leather by looking at photos.

SKooT1027

What do you look for re the leather?

Dennis C

The supple leather has more of a gathered look. See below - first one is regular leather, second is supple.

Rob in WA

The wood is real.

Supple leather will have "wrinkles" on the seat bottoms and back.

EDIT: See pic above

SKooT1027

Oh awesome thanks guys! I immediately was thinking something was wrong w some cars bc nearly identical ones would have some seats looking mint and others looking all wrinkly. Didnt realize that was actually better!

Long Islander

Well, the supple leather does cost more as it is an additional option on top of the full leather seats (vs. leather seating surfaces) option. Whether you think it looks better after a few years or not, is a matter of opinion. BTW, it was possible to get full leather seats, front and rear, without the supple leather option, but few cars were ordered that way.

gota911

I really liked my supple leather seats. They were very comfortable and easy to clean. The best part was that they were not perforated leather.

Edgy01

Certain seats cannot be ordered with supple leather. (What comes to mind are the current Adaptive Sport Seats--A.S.S.)

jr2

For supple leather with extensive dark wood (3-spoke steering wheel, shift ****, emergency brake, center console, instrument surround, door pulls and door pocket covers), see attached pix:

SKooT1027

Okay good pic thanks. It's not really my style, but I think it does look nice there. I saw it paired with boxster red interior, and the red/brown combo just didnt look right