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Any reason not to get red interior?

Old 07-30-13, 05:47 PM
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About to special order an ultra white Fsport 350 with red interior. I was considering a black interior and then made up my mind to get red. Then I wondered if there was any particular reason not to get red such as lower resale value or something I haven't thought of. As far as I know most people like the red interior and it's pretty popular...

I like the black white contrast of the exterior and wanted to get gunmetal rims. I dont think that would necessarily influence interior color....thoughts?
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Originally Posted by bshaw777
About to special order an ultra white Fsport 350 with red interior. I was considering a black interior and then made up my mind to get red. Then I wondered if there was any particular reason not to get red such as lower resale value or something I haven't thought of. As far as I know most people like the red interior and it's pretty popular...

I like the black white contrast of the exterior and wanted to get gunmetal rims. I dont think that would necessarily influence interior color....thoughts?
if you are boring and bland, get the black interior... or even better, gray one!

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Old 07-30-13, 05:59 PM
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One reason = Ultrasonic Blue. Otherwise, Rioja Red interior all the way!
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I prefer black; it looks more mature and matches my profession.
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A black interior is more important to me personally than the exterior color. The interior is for me to enjoy, exterior is for everyone else.

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Old 07-30-13, 06:49 PM
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darker colors hide the crease marks.

lighter colors highlights the creases.

depending on your preference. i think the red seats are awesome.

but the black would be easier to maintain.
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I see no reason to not go with the red. It is a great color and takes the monotone away from an all black interior otherwise.
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Originally Posted by doctorttt
I prefer black; it looks more mature and matches my profession.
I was curious as to how it "matches" your profession? I'm assuming you're a doctor

Im liking all the feedback so far!!
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You'd be crazy not to.
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My 14 350 F sport is Nebula Gray with red interior. No downside so far that I can tell. With tinted windows, it looks even more sporty and aggressive.
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I have the red interior as well...once you open that door it immediately draws attention! I love it!
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As you can see by my signature line I have had a lot of IS's

Frankly I was bored with the black interior.

So for my 2014 I went with red. Which in my opinion is stunning. Look for yourself. I hav e black with red interior.
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Another view of the interior

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I think black w/ red or silver w/ red looks great.

Here's some white w/ red:

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Red is the coolest color and will probably sell faster than black interior since more people are buying red.

The only interior color I can see that would harm resale would be Flaxen.

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