Best interiors

I'm enjoying the last vestiges of fine european parchment velours, loomed wool carpets with coco mats over them, and the burled walnut trim in my funky old benz. It is pretty comfortable and the wool velours is a european only option, but might be a real issue to replace. That with heated seats on a 30 year old car makes for a hell of an interior. I've never used the heated seats because I don't want to find the weakspot in my electrical system, but the light still works so I guess something is happening.

I am biased but I loved the interior of my S60R. It was designed by Maserati.

Chris_V wrote:

stuart in mn wrote: BMWs do tend to have the steering wheel high in the air. It took a while but I'm used to it now.

My BMW's steering wheel moves down...

My BMWs are too old for that fancy stuff...the wheels go in and out, but not up and down.

Carson wrote: I'd say MK2 MR2. The seats could be a little more supportive for thin guys, but the steering wheel, pedals, and especially shifter are exactly where they need to be.

+1

I enjoy my S2000's interior, driver has most controls within fingers reach from the steering wheel.

Nashco wrote: When I was younger, my dad drove a '64 Chrysler New Yorker. It was a pretty ugly car on the outside, IMO, but I always liked the dash. Maybe it's the logic-based brain I've got, but the symmetric dashes on the Mopars with push button shifters was awesome. Driver centric? I suppose...everything was symmetric about the steering wheel! If you look at these pictures, you'll see what I mean. The push button shifter on the left matches the HVAC controls on the right. Instruments, knobs, etc. were symmetric. Oh yeah, and you can't forget that rectangular steering wheel! http://www.ev1.pair.com/1964_Chrysler_New_Yorker_wagon/index_1.htm The New Yorker was no race car, but I sure liked the interior. Bryce

Here's my '62:

Electroluminescent AstroDome instrument cluster FTW.

OK, I am biased by my '02 EP3 Si has fantastic ergonomics. Small diameter meaty steering wheel. Shifter jutting out of the dash only a hand span away from the steering wheel. Fantastic simple to use perfectly placed vertical array of HVAC knobs. Soft touch A/C on/off button that you can hit with the tip of your middle finger with your hand on the shifter...in case you need to quickly turn-off the A/C to get some ponies back. ...And those terrific high bolster seats with the alcantara sides and grippy center cloth.

Those high end Honda seats are really nice for us skinny folk... I love ITR factory seats, just love 'em. It's like my wife spooning me.

later, x

i always liked the previously mentioned xt dash, and also the same era isuzu impulse:

Im also digging the late model hondas, with that cool little speedo eye..

as for the rest of the interior.. any Porsche with recarros.. that is all.

GregTivo wrote: I enjoy my S2000's interior, driver has most controls within fingers reach from the steering wheel.

I agree with the S2k having everything at your finger tips. Biggest problem for me was I live in FL where I wear flip flops at least 75% of the year. You cannot drive an S2k with flip flops on. Otherwise, once you get above 4k rpm's its a hoot.

Rangeball wrote:

GregTivo wrote: I enjoy my S2000's interior, driver has most controls within fingers reach from the steering wheel.

I agree with the S2k having everything at your finger tips. Biggest problem for me was I live in FL where I wear flip flops at least 75% of the year. You cannot drive an S2k with flip flops on. Otherwise, once you get above 4k rpm's its a hoot.

Easy, kick'em off and drive barefoot. That's what I do.

Yea that's what I ended up doing but those darn dimples on the pedal became uncomfortable quickly. Now everything felt a lot better when I had my "driving" shoes on. Easy heal-toe action. Getting second gear was definitely something that takes getting used to as well.

I love the Audi TT Interior. You have to have been in one to understand, but they are awesome!

I'll be dead honest. I love my 89 civics interior. It's so big, there is so much visibility everywhere. The controls are simple and in the right spots. The gauge cluster is small yet easy to read. The dash has a lot of space to place things on top (sometimes a bad thing) and the back seats can fit me comfortably at 6'3".

I hate to say that I like the interior of a civic, but it's true.

I haven't even sat in one, and it may be slightly off topic as I am not necessarily mentioning it for its functionality...

But I always liked the MK1 MR2 interior for its "futuristic" fighter pilot feel...