BLACK VS TAN?

I am in the market for a 2007 or 08 911 and wonder which interior holds up best. does anybody have a 911 that is 5+ yrs old with either black or tan? I tend to hold my cars a long time and want to ensure the interior ages gracefully. Thanks in advance.

 

Black is always better if you want "durability" over time. It does not show dirt or stains as easily as tan. It is much much easier to dye worn or abraded areas so they do not show obviously, and if it comes to it, tears can be stiched and aren't nearly as obvious.

 

i considered that ... thanks. but in my old 944 which had burgundy leather, by the time it reached 5 yrs old i could see some white "stretch marks" in it and i thought if it was black....those white marks would be unsightly. i am not familiar with how to dye leather, but i suppose i could learn...

 

Well, you can have leather or vinyl professionally dyed (they use a different dye compound depending on the material) or you can buy upholstery dye at any good auto parts place (usually its in the aisle with the touch up paints, etc) - either spray or apply with a brush and made for either fabric, vinyl or leather.
Or, frankly, on black you can hide minor flaws like you are talking about well enough with just an ink marker -- it does not last long (month of so 'til you can see it again) but it is quick, easy, and cheap -- that is one of the "tricks" the folks who "flip" cars use to clean them up and make them look better for a quick resale.