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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 30, 2008 9:09 pm)
Thanks I like that polished metal too. Didn't think about the taupe interior though. I keep thinking about light gray on the Accord and I not a fan of that. Could you describe the taupe for me? I was considering the black interior. All I know is, I don't want the new Accord. It's a nice car, but I am from a small town everyone and their uncle has one. Besides coming from an Accord I want and deserve a change I love the Honda brand and I just want an upgrade.
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 8:43 am)
I think the taupe is sort of like a sandy, beige color, but my description may not be 100% accurate. I also don't like the black interior. Just too gloomy looking, and I think a lighter color interior makes the car look more upscale.
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- #165 of 345
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 01, 2008 11:07 am)
I like the light interior too, but I am just scared about keeping it clean. I can see myself marking my interior with an ink pen while writing something or my teenager's blue jeans staining the seats. Any suggestions on protecting those light seats?
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- #166 of 345
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (2:35 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 1:08 pm)
"Any suggestions on protecting those light seats?"
Require that all passengers ride naked!
Just kidding! Actually, leather is fairly easy to clean with a good leather cleaner and conditioner. But I agree than a light color leather will show dirt, but to me, that's a small price to pay for the added aesthetics. Of course, it's easy for me to say since I almost never have teenagers riding in the car except my 18-year-old son, but he's so house broken...... 
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by jpdisarro
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Dec 01, 2008 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 1:08 pm)
If you live in an area with hot summers, I would be hesitant to buy a car with a dark interior. Unfortunately, I used to own a black car with a black interior in South Florida. The inside of the car used to be so hot after sitting outside all day that I would burn my hands on the leather shifter and steering wheel.
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- #168 of 345
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Re: best color opinions [jpdisarro]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Dec 01, 2008 3:13 pm)
Thanks for the advice and yes I live in a south eastern state. I like the light interior but I just figured that the ebony would be easier to maintain. A question regarding that taupe color interior. In the brochure and on the web it looks like a light gray color, but I always considered taupe more in the brown family. Is it more light gray like in the Accord? I do think the light interior looks classier, but I just hate that gray leather in the new Accord.
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- #169 of 345
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 4:14 pm)
Now that I've thought more about it, I think the taupe is like the color of putty, a bit darker than sand/beige. Unfortunately my dealer didn't have any taupe interior on display when I was down there.
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- #170 of 345
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bobgwtw
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:51 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 1:08 pm)
Try Lexol to preserve & protect the leather. Easy to use, works great & very reasonable cost; and if you ever do need a cleaner use the Lexol cleaner.
I've used it for years & the leather always looks great. 126,000 miles on my 06 Avalon & not a crease, wrinkle or blemish on the drivers seat.
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by nj2pa2nc
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Dec 05, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 4:14 pm)
my tsx has ebony interior. I live on the southeast coast of North Carolina. Yes the shifter gets hot-it's metal on the top but I do not think the interior does. It still looks excellent after 2 years and 67,000 miles. I clean and condition the seats and the car is garage kept.
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Re: best color opinions [nj2pa2nc]
by bodble2
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Dec 05, 2008 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Dec 05, 2008 12:43 pm)
It's pretty much a fact that a dark interior will retain heat moreso than a light interior. Maybe not by a lot, but it will to some degree (pardon the pun!).
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