garysol congrats on your order. That is one sweet TT! If I had found one painted I would have been thrilled and found a way to pay the extra $ for it. Ours came direct off a local dealers lot and doesn't have the paint. If I had the $ and would have ordered it direct from factory I may have been tempted to get it. I feel your pain at this decision.
We also had to purchase a new TV for ours (2010 F250 diesel) and with that type of gas mileage (or lack thereof) we've also just bought a new in town car. Lots of "gots" lately. I'm happy with ours and can't wait to get it out this season. Some say the decals haven't lasted as good as they thought but does paint hold up any better? The paint is dark in areas which is a heat attractor but is it enough to make a difference to the TT? Probably not. It sure is beautiful. As one member here said once you are inside often so don't even see the look of it. However, when you do look it is one awesome beauty! I think when we simply want something we can always find the reasons to back up our decisions.
I'd love to hear from others that have the paint to say how its held up. Be sure to share pictures when you receive it. Again congrats!