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I'm getting ready to order a new XK coupe. It will be my first Jag. I've had to wait to order it, because I want the Indigo exterior, and that color hasn't been available since the Japanese Tusanmi a year ago. At any rate, I had always assumed that I would get the Caramel interior, until I finally saw that color in real life, rather than in photos, and I didn't like it. (To me, it sort of looked like Guldens mustard...but I know we all have our own tastes.)
So, it looks like I will settle on Ivory seats with the Charcoal dash, My question is this: I see that some members have the Indigo/Ivory combination from earlier years, and I would like to know if the entire interior was Ivory in those years, or was it only available in two-tone like it is now?
Thanks.
(BTW, I have a friend who has a black on black XKR, and he can't believe I'm only getting the base model. He thinks I'm nuts! However, for me, while I love the extra power that the R has, I prefer the cleaner and elegant look of the XK, over the aggressive and ominous look of the R. Different strokes for different folks.)
So, it looks like I will settle on Ivory seats with the Charcoal dash, My question is this: I see that some members have the Indigo/Ivory combination from earlier years, and I would like to know if the entire interior was Ivory in those years, or was it only available in two-tone like it is now?
Thanks.
(BTW, I have a friend who has a black on black XKR, and he can't believe I'm only getting the base model. He thinks I'm nuts! However, for me, while I love the extra power that the R has, I prefer the cleaner and elegant look of the XK, over the aggressive and ominous look of the R. Different strokes for different folks.)
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aahmichael (03-22-2012)
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Actually, the dealer told me today that at this late date, my order is going to be for a 2013. Should be delivered late July or early August. Now I'm trying to figure out what the heck I'm going to do for the next 4 months! :-)
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aahmichael (03-22-2012)
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So, it looks like I will settle on Ivory seats with the Charcoal dash, My question is this: I see that some members have the Indigo/Ivory combination from earlier years, and I would like to know if the entire interior was Ivory in those years, or was it only available in two-tone like it is now?
I LOVE the two tone charcoal/ivory interior. I think you will too...
My two cents...
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aahmichael (03-22-2012)
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aahmichael (03-22-2012)
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One does well to avoid the Caramel leather. IMHO it looks like vinyl. It's not the color itself but the effect it has on the leather.![Icon Badrazz](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_badrazz.gif)
My car has the Dove Grey dash and carpet with the Ivory seats. It's the first car I ever bought, sight unseen, based on photos. I probably shouldn't have done that but it sure turned out well.![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif)
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My car has the Dove Grey dash and carpet with the Ivory seats. It's the first car I ever bought, sight unseen, based on photos. I probably shouldn't have done that but it sure turned out well.
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aahmichael (03-22-2012)
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You don't have to wait at all, if you find something in inventory that you like. Unfortunately for me, I was born with the "picky" gene. :-)
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:P
I like my Caramel. I actually almost bought an Ivory interior, but I wear blue jeans -- and after looking around and talking to the dealership and others, decided against it due to 'blued' leather. But I wanted a non-black interior.
Given my druthers, I'd have had the London Tan Duo that's available in the 12s... but the 10 I found was such a steal compared to a 12 (with 2.8k on the odo) that it didn't make fiscal sense.
Plus, what color combo is more British than Green over Tan??
I like my Caramel. I actually almost bought an Ivory interior, but I wear blue jeans -- and after looking around and talking to the dealership and others, decided against it due to 'blued' leather. But I wanted a non-black interior.
Given my druthers, I'd have had the London Tan Duo that's available in the 12s... but the 10 I found was such a steal compared to a 12 (with 2.8k on the odo) that it didn't make fiscal sense.
Plus, what color combo is more British than Green over Tan??
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aahmichael (03-23-2012)
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Ivory with Charcoal is a lovely combination, my X350 saloon has it. Do be aware, though, that the Ivory seat facings will need regular cleaning with leather cleaner. I do mine about each 6 months. The matching plastic trim parts also show up the marks, so also need a washing down.
I suspect you're like me, you want your car clean, clean, CLEAN !!!
I suspect you're like me, you want your car clean, clean, CLEAN !!!
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aahmichael (03-23-2012)
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I would have to wait. If I get an xkr it would be with the dynamic and speed pack options. Dealer told thats a 90 day wait. I'm assuming he lied and it's probably 4 months. I would try to find one in the states first.
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