Santa Cruz wasn't my first choice but after living with it I wouldn't choose anything else. I feel like the light colors make it seem extra roomy inside.
The seats have held up really well. I hit them with some leather cleaner once every six months or so and mine still look mint after putting up with puppies, kids, and the occasional drunkard (I don't know which is messier).
I agree with DeaneG you'll probably want some all weather floor mats to replace the carpets though, unless you clean them very frequently. Someone spilled a milky tea on my passenger mat a few weeks after I took delivery, it cleaned up ok but the stain is still visible.
