Mahogany trim ...your thoughts appreciated

[ANDERS MICHENEK]

I'm tempted to show her some of the comments re her lol
Not sure she could handle them though....too precious
Carbon it is

[Slippydiff]

ANDERS MICHENEK said:

I'm tempted to show her some of the comments re her lol

Go on, I dare you (only kidding)

ANDERS MICHENEK said:

Not sure she could handle them though....too precious

Ahhhhhhh

[Koln-RS]

Agree. Actually, the wood veneer trim can work really well on the Panamera/Cayenne/Macan, in the right colour combinations. But, not on the Cayman/Boxster/911 - and never on the steering wheel - save that for the Lexus.

[Younez]

If you like it, go for it. Just remember the market in UK is small and conservative so will be hard to sell.

[dreamcar]

ANDERS MICHENEK said:

Hi there
I'm close to lockdown( I hope) and have spec'd a 718 Cayman in graphite blue with crayon and black leather carrera classic wheels etc and the trim in carbon and the multi function steering wheel
However my girlfriend who has an artistic eye says the wood is a contrast with the black and white and will look a lot better than the blending in carbon
I must admit the wood looks classy and maybe for a Rolls or Bentley or older bloke but it still makes the car " different"
The OPC salesman has said its not a great idea but I keep considering it
I would value other people's input on it
Thanks

As Sir Humphrey Appleby in Yes Minister might have said choosing mahogany trim "would be a very courageous decision"

Each to their own of course but my view is it would look totally out of place.

[Bennachie]

Nice!



In a 1960s Daimler or Jag.................

[s3 akr]

If you want a car made of wood, buy a Morgan!!

[MagicRat]

I swore mahogany to Mrs Rat on our wedding day, and she is quite trim.

Oh no hang on...

[S1MMA]

another perspective:

I have wood in my car. It's a dark ash grain anthracite dark wood. I like it. Suits the car.

Sorry, just saw this is the Porsche forum. I am talking about my 7 series BMW LOL.

In a porsche: Carbon = yay, wood = nay.

[Dr S]

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT on a 911 or Cayster...

[andyman_2006]

Slippydiff said:

OP, are you familiar with the term "whipped" ?
I suggest you politely (but firmly) tell your O/H to stick to choosing soft furnishings, handbags, clothes and shoes. Speccing car interiors is a blokes job, always has been, always will be.
Failing this, you may have to resort to doing what the previous poster suggested.

OMG this looks awful...

To the OP - dont do it....Carbon or anything else will be a better choice.

[tyrrell]

It will also stop you posting in a few years time, the classic why won't my car sell, why are dealers refusing to even bid on it

[Simo_UK]

Wooden trim in a Porsche is like pouring custard on a steak.

Wrong, wrong, wrong