Velma's Dad
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I think it depends how long you're intending to keep the van. If only for a couple of years, then maybe a few buyers will be put off by a 'non standard' leather (although still not that many I'd guess) but if you're going to keep it a long time then probably less of a resale factor...and boosts the most important factor which is that you should go for what personally makes you happy - pink suede or whatever.**
But regarding colour I'm sure if you ask 100 Cali owners you'll get 110 different opinions. As a sample of one: if I was having leather in a Cali I might think the black was a little dark for a camper, to me it's more reminiscent of an 'executive airport shuttle'
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We have cream leather in one of our cars, black in the other. I do like the cream best because it really lightens the interior.
Incidentally one small thing in the photos you posted is that I personally think the light grey armrests on black leather seats let the side down a bit, it makes it look ever-so-slightly half-a£$ed and obviously a non-factory job.
[** EDIT: Should probably have said, we just have the basic cloth seats in our Cali, with Inka covers to catch the dog hair, split BBQ sauce and general crud. We also have full rubber floor mats in the front. For us the Cali is a practical camper and I wouldn't spend any extra money on leather seats or whatever. Just mentioning to underline how everyone is different.]
But regarding colour I'm sure if you ask 100 Cali owners you'll get 110 different opinions. As a sample of one: if I was having leather in a Cali I might think the black was a little dark for a camper, to me it's more reminiscent of an 'executive airport shuttle'
.We have cream leather in one of our cars, black in the other. I do like the cream best because it really lightens the interior.
Incidentally one small thing in the photos you posted is that I personally think the light grey armrests on black leather seats let the side down a bit, it makes it look ever-so-slightly half-a£$ed and obviously a non-factory job.
[** EDIT: Should probably have said, we just have the basic cloth seats in our Cali, with Inka covers to catch the dog hair, split BBQ sauce and general crud. We also have full rubber floor mats in the front. For us the Cali is a practical camper and I wouldn't spend any extra money on leather seats or whatever. Just mentioning to underline how everyone is different.]
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