Just be careful not to use car-model-paint (humbrol enamel) on the seats!!! I did it, and it won't dry. It's fine on the panels tho... I used the semi-gloss matt one and it looks quite nice. If you want a smooth surface, make sure you dilute the paint a lot and paint it several times.
PS, this model has been out for ages, well, I got mine a long time ago...