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I couldn't stand the sea of grey inside, so I went to black mats, changed the steering wheel to something less monolithic and added the non-smoker tray to break up the console.
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Guys, how does the gray interior hold up? My beige scratches too easy and I didnt want to go through the same with gray. Is it durable? Is black more durable than gray?
I found 2 - '02's with gray (really want black) and wondering if I should hold out for black or not. TIA Cory
Tippy -- I think if you really want black, you should hold out for it. I have the 996 Graphite Grey and I like it, but it's not for everyone (especially if you really want black). The grey is easier (I think) to look a bit dull and bland, especially compared to the darker grey of the 997 Stone Grey or the really dark almost black Natural Grey. I think it needs a bit of contrasting trim to help break it up.
On the plus side, Graphite Grey doesn't seem to show dust as much as black, but shows some scuff marks a bit more.
I went from black to grey... grey holds up fine, no scratches on mine. Black is great because it probably ages the best and never looks dirty. I wouldnt hold out for a black interior if you found a gray one you really liked. The biggest plus for grey is it makes the interior feel much roomier. Ross
Cory - When I was looking for a 996, I found 5 or 6 cars that had the options I wanted but passed on them because they HAD black interiors. I just don't like cars with black interiors. Dark colored interiors get hotter than lighter colored interiors, which is just what you need in SA.
I will NEVER drive a car with a black interior.
I have Graphite Gray interior and I really like it. I also have the Metropol Blue deviating carpet, which makes the interior look a little darker than an all gray interior. It holds up well. I agree with Alpha1, that gray does not show dust as much as black.
gota911 -- I wish I had dark deviating carpet, but I have to settle for just black floor mats. I bet yours looks great with the Lapis blue exterior paint.
Alpha1 - What color is your exterior?
Here is a link to a post with a few interior pics of my car. I am curious to know what you think of the combination after you see the pics.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...19&postcount=1
gota911 -- I have the ever popular Seal Grey. Seal Grey on Graphite Grey -- so creative, eh? I really like your Metropol deviating carpet -- really complements the Graphite Grey and the Lapis Blue. I think aluminum trim and Arctic Silver painted trim go particularly well with Graphite Grey. Good luck with your sale.
Well, thanks for the replies guys. The place that had the '02's didn't want to give enough for my trade so I had to pass.
Tim - Ah yes, you know SA well and I agree with the heat, that is the biggest reason I want a silver or white car. Yours looks great and it is the only deviating carpet one I have ever seen. So what you say, since you wanted to sale your car earlier, how about $38K for yours......
j/k
The gray scuffs just as easily as the beige. Seems like if you look at it wrong, the "soft touch" paint chips off. I previously had 986 with black interior and no such problems, probably because the black doesn't show the marks. For me, painted center console is probably in my future.
With regards to the gray/metropol blue carpet interior... today I had my graphite gray console repolaced with a black one. Me and the wife both thought it would break up all the gray, as well as wear better... picking up car tomorrow. (i have seen many beige interiors with black consoles, looks good) Ross
Correct... wont match the steering wheel. But i think a black wheel on a non black interior looks very strange... someone here has a Boxster red interior with black wheel, not a fan...
Don't know if this is helpful, but here's my 50,000 mile/3 owner graphite interior. The car is Ocean Blue. I couldn't stand the sea of grey inside, so I went to black mats, changed the steering wheel to something less monolithic and added the non-smoker tray to break up the console. To my very conservative taste, it was an improvement. Sorry for the crap cell phone pix...
It hides the dirt and dust real well. My interior is a little monochromatic, but I am adding aluminum pieces to mix it up. Here is a 5 year old 55K mile interior.
