I took delivery of a new black GT350 in 2019 from a dealer 4 hours away. I didn't notice any scratches until the first time I washed her, and it was obvious that dealer staff must have used a brush and bucket for the prep as the plastic rear valance had some scratches. I've just lived with it...
You don't want to have to live with the wrong choice. I'm roughly your size and own a GT350 and went through the same questions. Recaros look really nice, but the heated/ cooled seats are so much more comfortable so I got them instead. I'm not a track guy anyway. But, I did have to sit in the...