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Stethoscope · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:50 PM

I am about to order my Cooper S - hooray!

But.. having ordered the Chilli pack I wonder what people think abot an upgrade to full leather seats - my heart says yes, my brain says 530UKP (800USD)! Most importantly, my wife says No!!

Therefore, opinions please:

Is the cloth/leather combo likely to look worn after 3-5 years (when I expect to sell)

Does the cloth middle to the seats keep the drive/passenger from sliding around.

I eagerly await your opinions

Johnathan

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:53 PM

Hello, and welcome !

I think leather looks comfier, more lived in after a few years , better than a similiarly worn cloth seat, IMO......

However, a cloth centre to the seat will always be grippier than leather, though the side bolsters on the sports seats will hold you in position anyway.........

Crashandburn · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:29 PM

listen to your wife!

LMB · Jul 14th, 2002, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stethoscope
I am about to order my Cooper S - hooray!

But.. having ordered the Chilli pack I wonder what people think abot an upgrade to full leather seats - my heart says yes, my brain says 530UKP (800USD)! Most importantly, my wife says No!!

Therefore, opinions please:

Well I originally went for Full Leather, because lets face it the Lapis Blue leather looks the business. But then I started to think about it, it looks good now, but what will it look like in a couple of year’s time. Also there is the cost, £530 is a lot of money.

What made my mind up for me was sitting in a 3 series that had full leather. The difference in the quality was unbelievable, it made the Mini's looks cheap in comparison. Then I saw the picture below, taken from a Motor earlier in the year. Doesn't look promising...

And £530 can buy a lot of toys

An_S_4_Me · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:05 AM

I have the 1/2 leather 1/2 cloth combo, it grips really hard and the two different materials compliment each other extremely well.

I got a sweaty back driving with the full leather seats on my test drive.

Andy

DNG · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:18 AM

I'ved had 1/2 leather on my Cooper and have now got full leather on my S, there's no difference in grip as to looks beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:50 PM	#1
Stethoscope MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sheffield, UK Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Upgrade to full leather with Chilli pack? I am about to order my Cooper S - hooray! But.. having ordered the Chilli pack I wonder what people think abot an upgrade to full leather seats - my heart says yes, my brain says 530UKP (800USD)! Most importantly, my wife says No!! Therefore, opinions please: Is the cloth/leather combo likely to look worn after 3-5 years (when I expect to sell) Does the cloth middle to the seats keep the drive/passenger from sliding around. I eagerly await your opinions Johnathan

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Hello, and welcome ! I think leather looks comfier, more lived in after a few years , better than a similiarly worn cloth seat, IMO...... However, a cloth centre to the seat will always be grippier than leather, though the side bolsters on the sports seats will hold you in position anyway......... *Global Moderator*

Jul 14th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Re: Upgrade to full leather with Chilli pack? Quote: Originally posted by Stethoscope I am about to order my Cooper S - hooray! But.. having ordered the Chilli pack I wonder what people think abot an upgrade to full leather seats - my heart says yes, my brain says 530UKP (800USD)! Most importantly, my wife says No!! Therefore, opinions please: Well I originally went for Full Leather, because lets face it the Lapis Blue leather looks the business. But then I started to think about it, it looks good now, but what will it look like in a couple of year’s time. Also there is the cost, £530 is a lot of money. What made my mind up for me was sitting in a 3 series that had full leather. The difference in the quality was unbelievable, it made the Mini's looks cheap in comparison. Then I saw the picture below, taken from a Motor earlier in the year. Doesn't look promising... And £530 can buy a lot of toys Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
An_S_4_Me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 01:49 AM Posts: 572 Offline	I have the 1/2 leather 1/2 cloth combo, it grips really hard and the two different materials compliment each other extremely well. I got a sweaty back driving with the full leather seats on my test drive. Andy DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
DNG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North West Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 154 Offline	I'ved had 1/2 leather on my Cooper and have now got full leather on my S, there's no difference in grip as to looks beauty is in the eyes of the beholder E/B Cooper S

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