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T-bone S · Oct 19th, 2007, 05:57 PM

As titled really - and seeing as Gordon Brown won't hold an election or poll!! -

Have done some reading and searching but still can decide. - Going to finalise my spec tomorrow - a finance is all sorted now -

Half Leather is more sporting - the cloth grips better

Full Leather looks better -

But which should I spec - it will be the car is Lighting Blue/Black JCW with Anthracite headliner and Piano black trim - Pacific Blue Colour line for dash and arm rests.

Help me decide

KenL · Oct 19th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Difficult decision!

I am happy with my part (not really 1/2 in the R56) leather seats.

Your car will be pretty dark if you go for full leather black seats, so maybe the ones with blue bits would look good.

FergusM · Oct 19th, 2007, 07:42 PM

I am quite happy with 1/2..or should I say 1/4 leather.....but then again I have 2 kids seats in the back so no point in paying for full for it just to be stretched with the seats sitting on top....

Blue bits on the 1/4 leather would look good..

Yoastie · Oct 20th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I'm still busy speccing...

...but will decide for half leather, because I get really warm in the summer.

I am not really a big fan of the colours either.

One thing that keeps on my mind, though, is the leather bit in the middle - is that for nervous passangers or something? (I do like it, so don't worry)

FergusM · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original)

I'm still busy speccing...

...but will decide for half leather, because I get really warm in the summer.

I am not really a big fan of the colours either.

One thing that keeps on my mind, though, is the leather bit in the middle - is that for nervous passangers or something? (I do like it, so don't worry)

mini is only a 4 seater....so never anyone in middle

neilobe · Oct 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM

Go for half leather, with blue, Full leather especially the expensive lounge one wont recoup your money..

Japper · Oct 21st, 2007, 08:08 PM

Full leather is a must on the R56.

Well the alternative isn't half leather is it !, it should be called 1/6th leather.

T-bone S · Oct 21st, 2007, 09:01 PM

Not really worried about the cost - just about what really is best. - Went for another drive in the dealers JCW yesterday - it has "half leather" - was really grippy - only worry is that full leather will have me sliding.

johnlondonw3 · Oct 21st, 2007, 09:05 PM

Maybe they've improved the fit on the new ones ,but I have to say on the first gen I always thought it looked baggy and not taught enough over the seats,( no jokes please )if they havent improved this I would certainly go for half leather

Minnie Mouse · Oct 21st, 2007, 10:34 PM

I've done half leather and full leather and I say go for full leather (on my Park Lane!).....you won't regret it!

ScottyBoy · Oct 21st, 2007, 10:53 PM

Id say for full leather as thats what i like but i do slide around alot on them so ive just fitted some JCW seats, this is an R53 but im just making the point that sliding is an issue for me as you said!

Japper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by T-bone S (original)

Not really worried about the cost - just about what really is best. - Went for another drive in the dealers JCW yesterday - it has "half leather" - was really grippy - only worry is that full leather will have me sliding.

I don't slide around and i'm a slim build.

Regarding the bagginess, again i'm only 12 stone but my seats are fine with just the 'usual' slight stretching of the bottom seat pad.

The 1/6th leather also seems to 'tug' at the stiched seams with the cloth on every car i've seen. This doesn't seem to be as prevalent on full leather.

thrud · Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:47 PM

I speccd part leather on my R56 S back in September 2006 before any cars/samples were available and I wish I had gone with full leather. The new seats are more fabric than leather and look like an attempt to save cash on Minis part.

Paul

kevkbuk · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:56 PM

I have the punch leather and never have any problems with slipping at all. After 13,000 miles and almost daily use its still looking good.

Dollie · Oct 22nd, 2007, 04:41 PM

I have half leather, mainly because I noticed the "bagging" on the full leather but like others have said this may have now improved.

Capt Caveman · Nov 9th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Full.

minicabrio · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Capt Caveman (original)

Full.

A man of many words

I'd go half leather personally - I don't think the cost of the leather is worth it.

Unless you're talking JCW seats.... then leather

ClarkyboyS · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

A man of many words

I'd go half leather personally - I don't think the cost of the leather is worth it.

Unless you're talking JCW seats.... then leather

im with minicabrio on this one

KatyB · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Ive had 2 R56 Cooper S one with full leather one without

The punch leather looks much nicer. I am 81/2 Stone and don't slide around at all

Go with the full leather every time and the heated seats you'll love them in the winter, mine are geting used every day now!

minicabrio · Nov 9th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Leather is cold in the winter, and hot in the summer - cloth is the better solution by far

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Oct 19th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#1
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Snap Poll - Full Leather or Half Leather As titled really - and seeing as Gordon Brown won't hold an election or poll!! - Have done some reading and searching but still can decide. - Going to finalise my spec tomorrow - a finance is all sorted now - Half Leather is more sporting - the cloth grips better Full Leather looks better - But which should I spec - it will be the car is Lighting Blue/Black JCW with Anthracite headliner and Piano black trim - Pacific Blue Colour line for dash and arm rests. Help me decide MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

Oct 19th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Difficult decision! I am happy with my part (not really 1/2 in the R56) leather seats. Your car will be pretty dark if you go for full leather black seats, so maybe the ones with blue bits would look good. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Oct 21st, 2007, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Full leather is a must on the R56. Well the alternative isn't half leather is it !, it should be called 1/6th leather. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 21st, 2007, 09:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Not really worried about the cost - just about what really is best. - Went for another drive in the dealers JCW yesterday - it has "half leather" - was really grippy - only worry is that full leather will have me sliding. MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

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Oct 19th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 692 Offline	I am quite happy with 1/2..or should I say 1/4 leather.....but then again I have 2 kids seats in the back so no point in paying for full for it just to be stretched with the seats sitting on top.... Blue bits on the 1/4 leather would look good..

Oct 20th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 193 Offline	I'm still busy speccing... ...but will decide for half leather, because I get really warm in the summer. I am not really a big fan of the colours either. One thing that keeps on my mind, though, is the leather bit in the middle - is that for nervous passangers or something? (I do like it, so don't worry)

Oct 21st, 2007, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original) I'm still busy speccing... ...but will decide for half leather, because I get really warm in the summer. I am not really a big fan of the colours either. One thing that keeps on my mind, though, is the leather bit in the middle - is that for nervous passangers or something? (I do like it, so don't worry) mini is only a 4 seater....so never anyone in middle

Oct 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 489 Offline	Go for half leather, with blue, Full leather especially the expensive lounge one wont recoup your money..

Oct 21st, 2007, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 675 Offline	Maybe they've improved the fit on the new ones ,but I have to say on the first gen I always thought it looked baggy and not taught enough over the seats,( no jokes please )if they havent improved this I would certainly go for half leather

Oct 21st, 2007, 10:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 24,940 Offline	I've done half leather and full leather and I say go for full leather (on my Park Lane!).....you won't regret it! ~~Global Moderator~~

Oct 21st, 2007, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 2,958 Offline	Id say for full leather as thats what i like but i do slide around alot on them so ive just fitted some JCW seats, this is an R53 but im just making the point that sliding is an issue for me as you said!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by T-bone S (original) Not really worried about the cost - just about what really is best. - Went for another drive in the dealers JCW yesterday - it has "half leather" - was really grippy - only worry is that full leather will have me sliding. I don't slide around and i'm a slim build. Regarding the bagginess, again i'm only 12 stone but my seats are fine with just the 'usual' slight stretching of the bottom seat pad. The 1/6th leather also seems to 'tug' at the stiched seams with the cloth on every car i've seen. This doesn't seem to be as prevalent on full leather. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
thrud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 125 Offline	I speccd part leather on my R56 S back in September 2006 before any cars/samples were available and I wish I had gone with full leather. The new seats are more fabric than leather and look like an attempt to save cash on Minis part. Paul

Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 652 Offline	I have the punch leather and never have any problems with slipping at all. After 13,000 miles and almost daily use its still looking good.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 04:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I have half leather, mainly because I noticed the "bagging" on the full leather but like others have said this may have now improved.

Nov 9th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
Capt Caveman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Full.

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 16,150 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Capt Caveman (original) Full. A man of many words I'd go half leather personally - I don't think the cost of the leather is worth it. Unless you're talking JCW seats.... then leather

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
ClarkyboyS proper-S My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aberdeenshire Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) A man of many words I'd go half leather personally - I don't think the cost of the leather is worth it. Unless you're talking JCW seats.... then leather im with minicabrio on this one

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
KatyB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 91 Offline	Ive had 2 R56 Cooper S one with full leather one without The punch leather looks much nicer. I am 81/2 Stone and don't slide around at all Go with the full leather every time and the heated seats you'll love them in the winter, mine are geting used every day now!

Nov 9th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 16,150 Online	Leather is cold in the winter, and hot in the summer - cloth is the better solution by far

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