Ash leather interior
09-01-2002, 01:03 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New York
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2010 C300 4matic
Ash leather interior
I’m considering the ash leather interior, but have heard some people complain of an annoying reflection of the dashboard in the windshield to the point of being annoying while you drive. Anyone with an ash interior, do you see this reflection and is it a real problem?
I prefer the ash over the charcoal because I find the charcoal too dark. I know that ash is more difficult to keep clean, but I don’t have any kids or dogs in the car to get it dirty.
Thanks!
Michele
I prefer the ash over the charcoal because I find the charcoal too dark. I know that ash is more difficult to keep clean, but I don’t have any kids or dogs in the car to get it dirty.
Thanks!
Michele
09-01-2002, 04:04 PM
#3
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Honolulu
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C320
my 2001 has ash and I don't notice the glare.
My 2 cents about ash.......
The lighter color makes the interior seem larger
Hard to keep clean
Matches my silver exterior very nicely
Makes the power seat controls on the door stand out (kinda cheap looking)
but.......I should get my new 320 this week and I ordered the charcoal
Charles
My 2 cents about ash.......
The lighter color makes the interior seem larger
Hard to keep clean
Matches my silver exterior very nicely
Makes the power seat controls on the door stand out (kinda cheap looking)
but.......I should get my new 320 this week and I ordered the charcoal
Charles
09-01-2002, 04:13 PM
#4
MBworld Guru
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
white and whiter
Re: Ash leather interior
Originally posted by Mikalish
I’m considering the ash leather interior, but have heard some people complain of an annoying reflection of the dashboard in the windshield to the point of being annoying while you drive. Anyone with an ash interior, do you see this reflection and is it a real problem?
I prefer the ash over the charcoal because I find the charcoal too dark. I know that ash is more difficult to keep clean, but I don’t have any kids or dogs in the car to get it dirty.
Thanks!
Michele
I’m considering the ash leather interior, but have heard some people complain of an annoying reflection of the dashboard in the windshield to the point of being annoying while you drive. Anyone with an ash interior, do you see this reflection and is it a real problem?
I prefer the ash over the charcoal because I find the charcoal too dark. I know that ash is more difficult to keep clean, but I don’t have any kids or dogs in the car to get it dirty.
Thanks!
Michele
Actually i find that Charcoal is harder to keep clean because if there are dusts settling on the seat you can easily see them. also the dash board is a killer to clean. I know this because i drive a C32 and it only comes in charcoal. i wish there be more interior color to choose from.
the hardest interior color to keep clean would be the JAVA color.
09-01-2002, 08:17 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: NYC + CT
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C320 Sport Wagon
Re: Re: Ash leather interior
Originally posted by FrankW
the hardest interior color to keep clean would be the JAVA color.
the hardest interior color to keep clean would be the JAVA color.
09-02-2002, 01:17 AM
#6
Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C320
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
09-02-2002, 04:16 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Originally posted by SFC320
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
Last edited by timorgan; 09-02-2002 at 03:01 PM.
Trending Topics
09-02-2002, 04:28 AM
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally posted by SFC320
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
However, I do think the Ash/Silver looks good on the CLK.
.02
09-02-2002, 05:23 AM
#10
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brisbane/Sydney, Australia
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a quartz interior and haven't noticed any glare at all. The light color interior goes well with a dark exterior...gives a nice contrast when looking from the outside (although this will probably be mitigated when I get darker tint).
It is definitley harder to keep clean. Passengers tend to scuff the lower part of the door when getting out which annoys the crap out of me. Also, IMHO, the lighter colored leather tends to does get dirty more easily (especially if you have the sunroof open alot). Despite that, I am very happy with the color.
Glare is not even an issue if you ask me.
It is definitley harder to keep clean. Passengers tend to scuff the lower part of the door when getting out which annoys the crap out of me. Also, IMHO, the lighter colored leather tends to does get dirty more easily (especially if you have the sunroof open alot). Despite that, I am very happy with the color.
Glare is not even an issue if you ask me.
09-02-2002, 11:54 AM
#11
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New York
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2010 C300 4matic
Originally posted by SFC320
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
What color exterior would you be getting with the Ash? I always thought (for the C-class) you needed to be over 50 to get the silver and ash combination. It looks kind of "old-manish" IMO.
Michele
09-02-2002, 05:16 PM
#12
MBworld Guru
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
white and whiter
Originally posted by Mikalish
I'd be getting the Silver exterior. I don't care for dark exteriors, too difficult to keep clean. I guess I go for the "old-man" look, but I'm neither old nor a man LOL. I think the silver/ash combo is elegant IMO.
Michele
I'd be getting the Silver exterior. I don't care for dark exteriors, too difficult to keep clean. I guess I go for the "old-man" look, but I'm neither old nor a man LOL. I think the silver/ash combo is elegant IMO.
Michele
anyway, i think White would be a great color on any Mercedes. it brings out a more classy look
09-02-2002, 05:56 PM
#13
Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Mikalish
I don't care for dark exteriors, too difficult to keep clean.
I think the silver/ash combo is elegant IMO.
Michele
I don't care for dark exteriors, too difficult to keep clean.
I think the silver/ash combo is elegant IMO.
Michele
09-03-2002, 10:03 AM
#15
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Houston,TX-moving to The Woodlands,TX SOON!!!
Posts: 1,990
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
sorry to say I have ASH interior as well - I wish it was charcoal - I like my car clean and the ash colored carpet and leather is a pain to keep clean - form now on all my cars will have very dark colored interiors!!!
09-03-2002, 05:30 PM
#16
MBworld Guru
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
white and whiter
Originally posted by bagwell
sorry to say I have ASH interior as well - I wish it was charcoal - I like my car clean and the ash colored carpet and leather is a pain to keep clean - form now on all my cars will have very dark colored interiors!!!
sorry to say I have ASH interior as well - I wish it was charcoal - I like my car clean and the ash colored carpet and leather is a pain to keep clean - form now on all my cars will have very dark colored interiors!!!
09-03-2002, 06:22 PM
#17
Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C 230K
Are you guys meaning Oyster? When I bought my car the only leather options I had were Charcoal and Oyster, which I have. How can Oh Ryan have ash in his 2002 230? 
09-03-2002, 06:30 PM
#18
MBworld Guru
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
white and whiter
Originally posted by Margo
Are you guys meaning Oyster? When I bought my car the only leather options I had were Charcoal and Oyster, which I have. How can Oh Ryan have ash in his 2002 230?
Are you guys meaning Oyster? When I bought my car the only leather options I had were Charcoal and Oyster, which I have. How can Oh Ryan have ash in his 2002 230?
09-03-2002, 07:19 PM
#19
Originally posted by bagwell
sorry to say I have ASH interior as well - I wish it was charcoal - I like my car clean and the ash colored carpet and leather is a pain to keep clean - form now on all my cars will have very dark colored interiors!!!
sorry to say I have ASH interior as well - I wish it was charcoal - I like my car clean and the ash colored carpet and leather is a pain to keep clean - form now on all my cars will have very dark colored interiors!!!
09-04-2002, 11:31 PM
#20
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ohio
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 C230 Coupe (6MT)
I ordered the black leather, but in regards to ash and glare.... doesn't the dash get darker on top to prevent glare. I think I remember seeing this in the brochure and I know that's what Volvo does on it's light interior cars.
BTW, I liked the light colored leather interior, but I was scared about keeping the carpets clean.
BTW, I liked the light colored leather interior, but I was scared about keeping the carpets clean.
09-05-2002, 07:19 AM
#21
MBworld Guru
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
6 Posts
white and whiter
Originally posted by whitecar2003
I ordered the black leather, but in regards to ash and glare.... doesn't the dash get darker on top to prevent glare. I think I remember seeing this in the brochure and I know that's what Volvo does on it's light interior cars.
BTW, I liked the light colored leather interior, but I was scared about keeping the carpets clean.
I ordered the black leather, but in regards to ash and glare.... doesn't the dash get darker on top to prevent glare. I think I remember seeing this in the brochure and I know that's what Volvo does on it's light interior cars.
BTW, I liked the light colored leather interior, but I was scared about keeping the carpets clean.
