My 2005 Roadster has the vanilla interior and the vanilla coloured steering wheel. Lots of cleaning going on.
I see other 2005 roadsters with the same vanilla interior but with a grey or black steering wheel.
Was this an option or something the owner has traded out.

 

I only think that '08 models with the vanilla interior have the dark slate steering wheel from what I have seen and read.

 

look into a steering wheel cover. Try wheelskins, very good quality, choice of colors & great feel.

 

A steering wheel cover is a great idea, but be careful of the color you pick. They will bleed onto the white steering wheel. I wipe mine down with a damp cloth a lot & wash my hands before I touch the steering wheel. Its a bit of trouble, but the white steering wheel looks really good!!!

 

you cant beat the vanilla interior, it looks so rich and sexy imho. check my gallery pics.

 

If anyone is interested in a wood steering wheel, Woodview Automotive Accessories will install wood and new leather to your existing steering wheel for around $250. I plan on trying this next winter.

Dash Kits from WoodView

Good luck,
Schouten

 

Ageed , its just me being lazy not wanting to wipe down the steering wheel.

 

I called them. They don't have a wheel for our cars. But they can make one for you for $699.00. You have to send your wheel to them. It takes six weeks to finish the job.

Myself, I think I'll pass...

 

Wood View is now B&I. I sent in my worn Vanilla steering wheel to get it refinished. They didn't have matching leather, so I decided on Black, since the interior is Black and White (Vanilla). Looks pretty good for $225.00. Look at the pics in the "worn steering wheel" thread.

 

I cleaned my wheel with soap and a soft tooth brush and then treated with Aero 303. No silicone and its staying pretty clean. Be real gentile around the stitching.

 

Here's a photo of my refinished steering wheel. Not bad for $225.00.