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I have sand beige on my 2006 C2S and really enjoy it. Originally wanted black but found a great car with the beige so went for it. It’s also a full leather car which helps a lot - not sure I’d like the beige without full leather. No issues with it whatsoever, though I do wipe it down and condition it once a month. It shows dirt more than black but hides little dust particles much better, so if it’s not a daily or you generally take good care of your interior I think it’s actually easier to live with than black. My daily driver Audi has black interior and the dust drives me crazy. The shifter has worn a little bit, but not bad. It has aged well and still smells new. Haven’t had any issues with dye transfer from jeans. The dash does create a reflection on the windshield but with polarized sun glasses there is no issue. Personal taste of course but there’s something about Brown interiors that feels more “classic” to me as they age vs. black.
Love my '07 C2 with sand beige + cobalt blue. Maybe you posted this on FB as well? Yes, it does show dirt. My LL Bean blue jeans transfer blue dye something awful, but it cleans up well. It does take more effort to keep it looking nice, but here in Texas, black interiors are just stupid hot. Get a good detailer to steam clean the interior and it will look like new. Get what you want. And drive drive drive it. Before/after steam cleaning. After 2-stage polish and ceramic coating.
That before and after really sold me, thank you so much!!
See if you can find a two tone with a black dash and black steering wheel.
Thats what i have and looks great. The black dash eliminates glare and the wall to wall sand look - i got black mats as well. Best of both world. Get good leather product (i use Leatherique) and it stays like new
Mine is 14 years old, 74K mi, DD until recently. Constant touchups with paint from Home Depot, just today redyed bolster (much better than the “pro” did it 8 years ago if I do say so myself). Got fed up with the shifter, e brake, wheel, ignition and headlight switch rosettes and replaced with black. Black mats also. I use a microfiber seat armor slipcover to keep the blue from my jeans from rubbing off. I love the color but not the upkeep. Maybe if I only drove it on weekends a few months a year. I will never get anything but black interior again.
Mine look like the pic on the right and same age car as yours and a DD. Regular apps of conditioner/cleaner can keep them looking like new. Less than an hour a year
Try the 2 tone and have the best of both. I didn't want a sea of beige, black, or any color really. Add some Lloyd's carpets for floor and rear deck too. I added black floor mats and rear deck black carpet piece and have been really happy so far.
I have a 2009 Targa 4s that I purchased in September with 86,000 on it. Interior was fine. As many others have noted if you take care of it the color retains its luster. I believe cleaning and conditioning works magic and prolongs the life of seats. I have a 2006 Yukon and the seats look new. Spend the time it’s worth it!
Try the 2 tone and have the best of both. I didn't want a sea of beige, black, or any color really. Add some Lloyd's carpets for floor and rear deck too. I added black floor mats and rear deck black carpet piece and have been really happy so far.
Agree, I've always had a soft spot for tan leather interiors and I think two-tone is the pro choice, especially if it's the upgraded natural leather option.
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