opinions needed

[sed1117]

Hi! I'm about to hand my 2001 bug down to my daughter for her 16th birthday and I'm thinking of getting a new bug convertible as a replacement.I test drove one yesterday and loved the improvements! However, the dealership was really low on stock and I've got a few questions. For those of you who have the cream interior/top: How hard is it to keep the cream top clean and how does the interior hold up? My bug has the gray interior, which I love; but I'm thinking about getting the cream on the new one. Being a mom, I worry about things like that! I don't want to do the black interior (down here that would be AWFUL in the summer!) The color combos I'm thinking about are: red & cream; laser blue & gray; platinum gray & gray; or mellow yellow & cream. Anything else y'all can think of to help me make my decision would be great!

[bockegg]

Originally Posted by sed1117

Hi! I'm about to hand my 2001 bug down to my daughter for her 16th birthday and I'm thinking of getting a new bug convertible as a replacement.I test drove one yesterday and loved the improvements! However, the dealership was really low on stock and I've got a few questions. For those of you who have the cream interior/top: How hard is it to keep the cream top clean and how does the interior hold up? My bug has the gray interior, which I love; but I'm thinking about getting the cream on the new one. Being a mom, I worry about how things like that! I don't want to do the black interior (down here that would be AWFUL in the summer!) The color combos I'm thinking about are: red & cream; laser blue & gray; platinum gray & gray; or mellow yellow & cream. Anything else y'all can think of to help me make my decision would be great!

The answer depends on who will be driving and riding in the car, and if you have a garage to keep it in. If you are hauling around a lot of sloppy people, then don't get the cream interior. I had a Mustang GT convert., with a white top and white interior. My wife and I were the only ones that drove it and I kept it in the garage. It was never a problem to keep clean. I would NOT get a light top if you are keeping the car outside a lot, especially under trees.
One more thing: The direct Alabama sun will fade a black top also.
Hope this helps and happy shopping.

[shellbug]

I have not had any problems keeping the top clean, but it is garage kept. I have 2 boys 9 and 14 and I do have to wipe the the interior down about once a week. I use some Mcguire interior wipes. The Mr. clean eraser comes in handy too. I have the monster mats, those make a big difference, definitly get monster mats. I bet the laser blue/grey is nice, I haven't seen one yet. My first choice was acquarius blue/grey but ended up getting the red.