[andymini1]

just about to order my cooper not sure though on the seats, could you guys help me!!!!!
full leather an extra £520.00 i think or just stick with the chilli pack half leather sports seats I DONT NO!!!!!?????

[dalboyne]

I love the full leather Gravity Blue on my Cabrio!

[adamlondon]

I went for half leather and am very pleased with my choice. I was going to buy a used Mini with full leather but the fact that the leather was looking very creased after only one year really put me off. Also, I have a friend who has full leather, and when the weather got warm I found that I was sticking to the seat, a problem I have never had with the half leather. In my humble opinion I would go for half leather and spend the money you save on getting the HK sound system

[Perm]

I agree.......... found that I stuck to the full leather when I test drove a car. I have half
leather and happy.

Also when it gets cold........ sitting on cold leather will not be fun........ unless you go for
the heated seats and then that is just more money again.

Go for half leather

Perm

[ALD0]

My current MINI is full leather-My next MINI will be half
Pretty much as above reasons.

[J1JPE]

theyve said it all
- full leather gets creased and sags,

- half leather just wears on the side bolsters if you (or YOUR [ex]G/F!!) isnt careful about the studs on jeans pockets rubbing it when getting in and out

[profyaffle]

I have full leather and love it!!!

[andymini1]

cheers everyone for your input looks like its going to be half leather thanks

[andymini1]

Quote: Originally Posted by adamlondon69

I went for half leather and am very pleased with my choice. I was going to buy a used Mini with full leather but the fact that the leather was looking very creased after only one year really put me off. Also, I have a friend who has full leather, and when the weather got warm I found that I was sticking to the seat, a problem I have never had with the half leather. In my humble opinion I would go for half leather and spend the money you save on getting the HK sound system

i was originally thinking of putting HK system in but then i read a review, and wasnt very impressed by the results, but if you have in your mini tell me what you think??????? is it worth it??

[ALD0]

Yeah deffo worth it

[spur]

I also have full leather on my MCC, and i love the smell of it but i think half leather is as good.

[UKC4]

The leather will eventualy sag a bit. Even after half a year it will look a bit sagi (passed experiance with parents car).
Also sitting on full leather makes my sweet and I'm not doin out. Think about it, you put your favorit cloths on to go out on a special accasion, depending on the colour it will show sweat marks on your cloths before you've got in to a pant. But then again leather it nice to sit on. The choice is yours!!!

[Restyle]

I had Full Leather in my old MCS & Never had a problem with it, as for sitting on it when its cold, well I just took the precaution of Not wearing Shorts when it was Snowy

My reason for choosing Half Leather in my new MCS was jointly one of cost & the Aesthetics of how the Blue cloth would Look together with its Hyper Blue Interior Panels.

However ... In the 2nd week of ownership with less than 100 miles on the clock, I gave a lift to someone who left a small grease mark on the Rear seat Cloth which so far has proved difficult to remove, & made me wish I`d chosen the Easier to Clean Full Leather instead.

Decisions .. Decisions .. Decisions

[profyaffle]

not only is Leather nice to sit on but IMO it looks nicer than the cloth, I find the patterns mush too garish.

[bluesmagoos]

I have the H/K in my car & I flippin love it - it handles everything so well, & I don't just mean in terms of volume, at lower levels it sounds wonderful too - expensive, & MINI must make quite some margin off it, but very necessary IMHO....

Best
- blues
"Landslide"

[Mini-Medic]

I got full leather in my (2nd hand) MCS. I do like it - has a classy feel, but not sure I'd have paid the extra cash for it new... Also, drivers side seat is starting to show some wrinkling.

[TechNet]

This has been one of the hardest decisions for me but I have finally decided to go with the Full Leather. My mainr eason inthe end was I'm spending £22k on a car with SatNav, Xenons, HK HIFI, DSC etc. etc. and to then put half cloth in the car would make it look very cheap IMHO. £520 is a small price to pay for the extra class that leather brings eventhough it may not be the best leather in the world.

Half Leather
Pros
- Better grip for your behind when cornering
Cons
- Back seats look truly aweful as they have too much cloth!
- Looks cheap in an already expensive car

Full Leather
Pros
- That beautiful leather smell
- Easy to clean
- Looks great

Cons
- Leather not as tight a fit as I would want
- Cold in winter whilest the heated seats are heating up

[simeds]

Kids+ Vomit= Leather A Must

[Steve74]

It is well worth it and makes the car feel much more posh! Very comfortable and practical too. Everybody comments on it in my car!

[NIRLN]

I was going to go full leather until I saw the new Black/Red Octagon half-leather sports seats. They look stunning (esp. in a Black, CR or PW MINI) and aren't garish at all. And your ars* can breathe!