Charcoal Black vs. Saddle
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Charcoal Black vs. Saddle
About to place my order for my 2013 and am down to my last choice which is the interior color.....
I would assume the charcoal black is the more popular option but was wondering if those that opted for the saddle are happy with their choice. It does seem like it would be a more unique option and the 2013 convertible looks like the saddle leather might be a bit darker now too which imo looks really good with the sterling gray.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....mustang-la.jpg
I would assume the charcoal black is the more popular option but was wondering if those that opted for the saddle are happy with their choice. It does seem like it would be a more unique option and the 2013 convertible looks like the saddle leather might be a bit darker now too which imo looks really good with the sterling gray.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....mustang-la.jpg
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Yeah that look is quite good to me.... also on a related note. Is that the standard tinting or did you get a darker tint put on? In talking with the salesman he said they can tint the front windows to match the rear for $100. I was going to do that but was curious if that is how dark they would be or if you got them tinted darker?
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Saddle all the way! I really wanted black when I was looking but I found the car I wanted on the lot it was saddle so I just decided I would change it to black myself. After seeing it for a while I ended up liking it more and all black just seems too ... all black ... and the saddle gives it character. But then again its what you like that makes it your own.
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Originally Posted by Giantmonkey
Yes Im happy - Everyone has black for gods sake - plus these dont burn your *** up in the summer lol.
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IMO, Saddle, hands-down. I get more compliments on my Saddle leather interior than anything else. Such a rich, tasteful look. It was the only way I would purchase the car. And it looks awesome on the door inserts, too. Congrats on your upcoming new car!
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I did the all dark charcoal for four years on my 08 and changed the seats from cloth to 2010 charcoal leather with white stitching. I found my newer 2010 with saddle and I like the contrast and richer less stark look. I think saddle looks very good in a sterling gray car.
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Did you have this done through the dealer because they couldn't find one for you?
By the way jagowar, I have a Sterling/Saddle '11 GT. I ordered it that way because I thought it would look a little "old school" and more unique. Happy with it for sure, but also think the black looks good with Sterling too. Before I bought mine I rented a Sterling '10 for a week with Stone interior. That was really classy but I thought it may be hard to keep-up. I often think that the Stone car felt more "upscale" than mine does.
Anyway, choose what you like, it's only your decision. Either way, you'll be happy with the car!
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About to place my order for my 2013 and am down to my last choice which is the interior color.....
I would assume the charcoal black is the more popular option but was wondering if those that opted for the saddle are happy with their choice. It does seem like it would be a more unique option and the 2013 convertible looks like the saddle leather might be a bit darker now too which imo looks really good with the sterling gray.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....mustang-la.jpg
I would assume the charcoal black is the more popular option but was wondering if those that opted for the saddle are happy with their choice. It does seem like it would be a more unique option and the 2013 convertible looks like the saddle leather might be a bit darker now too which imo looks really good with the sterling gray.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....mustang-la.jpg
I went with Saddle and I'm very happy with that decision. I get
lots of complements on the choice. The last picture for some
reason make it look more orange than it really is.
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I was wondering why your interior looked a little different. More "wrinkly" leather (probably more actual leather) and different stitching. Then I saw your sig, "custom Katzkin saddle leather".
Did you have this done through the dealer because they couldn't find one for you?
By the way jagowar, I have a Sterling/Saddle '11 GT. I ordered it that way because I thought it would look a little "old school" and more unique. Happy with it for sure, but also think the black looks good with Sterling too. Before I bought mine I rented a Sterling '10 for a week with Stone interior. That was really classy but I thought it may be hard to keep-up. I often think that the Stone car felt more "upscale" than mine does.
Anyway, choose what you like, it's only your decision. Either way, you'll be happy with the car!
Did you have this done through the dealer because they couldn't find one for you?
By the way jagowar, I have a Sterling/Saddle '11 GT. I ordered it that way because I thought it would look a little "old school" and more unique. Happy with it for sure, but also think the black looks good with Sterling too. Before I bought mine I rented a Sterling '10 for a week with Stone interior. That was really classy but I thought it may be hard to keep-up. I often think that the Stone car felt more "upscale" than mine does.
Anyway, choose what you like, it's only your decision. Either way, you'll be happy with the car!
Yes, sir, your detective skills are correct. I wanted Race Red with Saddle interior, on a GT Premium. I went in to the dealer (who were great, by the way) in Oct 2011, pretty sure I would order a 2012. Well, a near-perfect Race Red model, fully loaded, was on the lot, but it was a 2011. So my brain starts jumping at the chance to make a deal on this car because it is the dealer's only 2011 remaining, and I know they wanted it off their lot. So one of my caveats in the 'deal' was to replace the Black interior with Saddle. I would have been happy with Ford stock, but they preferred to do a custom all-leather install, with Katzkin leather, including the door panel inserts. This is a significant upgrade over Ford stock, beautifully done, and very soft leather, front and rear. At car shows everyone wants to touch it. I simply love the interior, it is so rich and comfortable. Thanks for noticing! Also, let's see pics of your Sterling/Saddle combination!
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There's something special about the Sterling/Saddle combination, I can't put my finger on it, but, IMO, it is a terrific combination (that's probably why Ford uses that combo in their 2013 new GT launch convertible car). Yours looks great! On a different note, I see you went rear-spoiler-delete. I just installed a GT500 rear wing (thread link below), and I love it. I just came back from Cars & Coffee Car Show, here this morning, and, in addition to the normal accolades for my interior, I must have gotten a dozen 'wows!' on the new rear wing. You ever consider it?
https://themustangsource.com/f802/gt...carbon-505356/
https://themustangsource.com/f802/gt...carbon-505356/
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I'm loving my sterling gray with black and lava. I think both the saddle and lava are a nice change of pace and add a little flare to the interior. Sterling gray isn't a flashing color but when you open the door the lava really pops!