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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 10:30 AM
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Looks good.

I like the raised horn on the steering wheel.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
That is a great interior. Doesn’t even have to be Maybach. Only think I don’t like are the grab handles. But otherwise. A nice design
I like those grab handles because I have somewhere to put my hand since there’s no gearshift.

That one has a full leather headliner too
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 11:42 AM
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wonderful interior, but i will never own a white interior (again).
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
wonderful interior, but i will never own a white interior (again).
To me the big thing is the carpeting, if its black its not that big a deal. The seats in my Pacifica are almost white, but the carpeting is all black and the seats just clean right up, even with the kids and the dog.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Check out this interior on this GLS Maybach I saw today. Talk about gorgeous, full leather everywhere, love the white. This interior alone is a $12,000 option.
That is objectively a nice interior! All of the entry level CUV interiors posted on here, not so much. Are they nice for what they are? Yes, but they don't really belong in the conversation about "Best Interiors".

Maybe part of the problem is that nobody defined what "Best Interiors" in the context of this discussion actually means.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 01:18 PM
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Are white interiors that high maintenance? Unless you're covered in grease are they really that bad?

I've had black interiors for 20 years. I need a change.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Are white interiors that high maintenance? Unless you're covered in grease are they really that bad?

I've had black interiors for 20 years. I need a change.
Even grey can be horrible yes, black carpets are essentially required to have any chance at keeping it nice. I love light grey interiors but I've gotten my fill of them and have returned to dark brown seats and black for the rest.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Are white interiors that high maintenance? Unless you're covered in grease are they really that bad?

I've had black interiors for 20 years. I need a change.
If you have black carpets, no.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Are white interiors that high maintenance? Unless you're covered in grease are they really that bad?

I've had black interiors for 20 years. I need a change.
Our 5 Series has Ivory White seats with contrast stitching and no issues keeping them clean. I wear jeans most of the time and don't have any dye transfer problems. The carpet is black and as mentioned, no issues there.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 03:35 PM
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Are white interiors that high maintenance? Unless you're covered in grease are they really that bad?

I've had black interiors for 20 years. I need a change.
With some of my old Lexus’ I used to get light tan interiors and the dye from my jeans would turn the lower portion of the seats blue. It was a pain to clean the leather every couple of weeks so I just get dark brown or black interiors now.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by patgilm
With some of my old Lexus’ I used to get light tan interiors and the dye from my jeans would turn the lower portion of the seats blue. It was a pain to clean the leather every couple of weeks so I just get dark brown or black interiors now.
Thats a very common issue that there’s really no way around. I don’t think it’s a big deal I just clean the seat bolsters when I wash the car
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Thats a very common issue that there’s really no way around. I don’t think it’s a big deal I just clean the seat bolsters when I wash the car
Most of my jeans and shorts are pre-washed and after 3 1/2 years I haven't needed to clean any blue off of the seats. Our X3 has light tan leather and same thing with them. Just routine light cleaning every couple of months or so. Maybe being pre-washed helps.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
Most of my jeans and shorts are pre-washed and after 3 1/2 years I haven't needed to clean any blue off of the seats. Our X3 has light tan leather and same thing with them. Just routine light cleaning every couple of months or so. Maybe being pre-washed helps.
Maybe it’s the type of jeans my wife wears but I have to clean the seats of dye transfer regularly.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Maybe it’s the type of jeans my wife wears but I have to clean the seats of dye transfer regularly.

Try putting a blanket over the seats until all the dye in the jeans is washed out.

Most new jeans today come pre-washed, for this very reason.
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Try putting a blanket over the seats until all the dye in the jeans is washed out.

Most new jeans today come pre-washed, for this very reason.
Her jeans keep transferring dye after they have been washed many times. It’s no big deal, just a quick spritz with a interior cleaner and it wipes right off.

I have a black cashmere overcoat that also transfers dye, I used to have issues with it when I had my parchment and flaxen Lexus interiors. I don’t wear suits much anymore though so I rarely wear it.
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