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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Considering this color combo -- thoughts?

Someone posted a link to this review earlier -- just so happens to be the config I'm considering. In particular, the E5504M Luxury w/ Almond / Mocha interior and wood steering, and (possibly) the Indium Gray exterior. Also considering Steel Gray instead -- the Indium Gray might be too brown for my taste.

I kind of like it because the interior is styled a bit like an S, but gives me the size / handling / price of an E. Though, I really much prefer the exterior on the Sport edition. Perhaps I could just get 18's and the rear spoiler to get closer to the sport?

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Sport also comes with front lip spoiler. Color combo is very subjective, just follow you instinct. I prefer dark interiors.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Fair enough, colors are subjective. :-) Here are some more objective questions that get more to the heart of what I'm trying to decide:

(1) For those who have it / have seen it in the real world, does the Indium Gray look more gray or more brown? I'm sure it's lighting dependent, but with respect to those with brown cars, I'd prefer something that's more often gray. But, I think the brown tones in the Indium would look nice with the almond interior.

(2) As the brown tones in the Indium look nice with the Almond, I'm not sure the Steel Gray would be a match -- has anyone seen this combo that can comment?
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Indium Grey is a dull grey with brown undertones. IMO it is the worst of the "greys" and it typically looks brown to me.

Steel Grey is has a lot of blue undertones, and wouldn't be my choice with Almond. IMO Steel Grey on Natural Beige is stunning.
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