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  1. Scude

    Scude Formula Junior

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    Maybe im not seeing something or maybe im uninformed. I know each has their own taste, as do i.

    But for some reason, i just can not stand the color Cuoio. I have had it and try real hard to "grow on it" but cant understand its massive popularity.

    I prefer rosso corsa on nero. Can cuoio fans tell me what is it about the color? Is there some historical, cultural... Any value that im missing?
     
  2. David_S

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    Whenever I see that color mentioned, I read it as "Culo," because to me, it looks like ass...
     
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  3. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 World Champ
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    i dont get it either, plus i hate that word.
     
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  4. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    My Italian is rusty, but if memory serves, "cuoio" translates into "leather" or "hide". So in a Ferrari, a cuoio interior would be something that's natural hide or something to that effect.

    FWIW.
     
  5. PFSEX

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    I love that color - a bit darker and less delicate than tan.

    Of course, I also do like ass, if it be behind the proper woman.
     
  6. toggie

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    #6 toggie, Apr 1, 2013
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    I like the color - I ordered it in my black 458.
    I think cuoio looks good with black carpeting and black CF trim.
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  7. F2003-GA

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    +1
     
  8. Scude

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    Many people like it... I think even more when it comes to red exterior.

    On my ros cor 458, i had to get used to the cuoio. Never grew to like it.

    Maybe on grig silv ext, i can think it goes well but uhhh... What am i missing?!
     
  9. Rosso328

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    I quite like it if it is combined with the right exterior color. For instance on a 355 or 550, I think there is no better combination out there than TDF Blue over Cuoio.

    (And in a black 458 it certainly looks sharp too... Nice choice, Toggie!)
     
  10. toggie

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  11. Scude

    Scude Formula Junior

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    Ahhh... Could there be a metaphorical symbol? Ferrari represented by a Cavalinno. :T
     
  12. nerofer

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    Strictly litteraly:
    "Cuoio" means "leather"; as a color, it would be translated more or less as "natural leather".
    "Pelle" means "hide".

    But in usual, day-to-day parlance, italian tends to use "pelle" in some circumstances when most other languages would use "leather": when you say a "leather jacket", they would usually use "pelle", not "cuoio".

    rgds
     
  13. Mighty Joe

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    A Black Ferrari with Cuoio interior=Gorgeous!
     
  14. PhilNotHill

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    An advantage of cuoio is it does not show dirt as much as beige and is easier to keep clean.
     
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  15. Scude

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    Black interior is just so clean, sharp, n sleek!
     
  16. Puro

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    What Ferrari needs is a colour darker than Sabbia, but lighter than Cuoio.
     
  17. Puro

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    It’s definitely an earthier colour. So many factors at play; sun tones, light exposure, day vs night.
     
  18. jumpinjohn

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    Culio is the classic tan. Beautiful color that goes nicely with most interiors.

    Black is fine, but pretty common in pickups and camrys. LOL :)
     
  19. Puro

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    It just seems a little too dark and orangey. As is beige tradizione. Wish they had a color between BT and Sabbia.
     
  20. 3POINT8

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    Cuoio is the best. So fresh and clean and contrasts with red so nicely. Brightens up the interior. I get sad when I see a red Ferrari with black interior. Such a missed opportunity. I've seen Rosso Scuderia work nicely with red so I guess there are exceptions. Blue Ferraris over black are usually a bust too. So much sharper with cuoio. Even works with most of the greys/silvers. Not yellow though. Cuoio with yellow is strange to my eye.
     
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  23. BuyHighSellLow

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    any and all tan interiors are just awful to me. yuck.
     

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