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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 7:43 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 364
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 01, 2008 10:07 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 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (1:35 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 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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- #167 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by jpdisarro
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Dec 01, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 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 364
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Re: best color opinions [jpdisarro]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Dec 01, 2008 2:13 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 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 3:14 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 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bobgwtw
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Dec 01, 2008 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 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 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 3:14 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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- #172 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [nj2pa2nc]
by bodble2
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Dec 05, 2008 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Dec 05, 2008 11:43 am)
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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- #173 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by nj2pa2nc
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Dec 05, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 05, 2008 1:18 pm)
I agree but from personal experience it does not feel any hotter than the gray interior we have in another car. We have black interior in our white truck and that seems to stay the coolest in hot weather,
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