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fs-mini · Jul 5th, 2004, 08:18 AM

Hi, just wonder anyone did not get the leather upholstery and chose either the cloth or leatherette? How is the quality of them? Any pic can share?

Thanks.

Poisonedwell · Jul 5th, 2004, 02:27 PM

I chose cloth for two main reasons:
1) Cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than leather or leatherette
2) It's a no-cost option so I saved $1300 (which is a complete waste of money IMO)

No pics yet but once I take delivery I'll be sure to post some

Johnny225 · Jul 5th, 2004, 03:36 PM

Space cloth. Wears much better, is free, looks just as good, and has more bolstering. Check my gallery.

ChilliSteve · Jul 5th, 2004, 03:39 PM

I got the leatherette. I like it!

it's a far away pic I know, but it's the only one I could find!

fs-mini · Jul 5th, 2004, 04:50 PM

Thanks, guys. Looks like the cloth is tighter than the leatherette and quality is better. From one of the pics I viewed before, the leatherette seems a bit loose on the seat.

CecilCooper15 · Jul 5th, 2004, 06:45 PM

I've got the leatherette and really like it. I have small kids so it's the best for them, very easy to clean. I went with the seat heaters for winter.

Dark · Jul 5th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Leather is a lot easiler to keep clean if you drop anything on it like Chocolate you can just wipe it off and not into the fabric.

Boost Addict · Jul 5th, 2004, 08:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark

Leather is a lot easiler to keep clean if you drop anything on it like Chocolate you can just wipe it off and not into the fabric.

i never used scotch guard myself, but i hear if you apply them to your cloth seats they should precent absorbtion of liquids and make an easy clean up.

9000RPMan · Jul 6th, 2004, 12:52 AM

I would like to point out that the leatherette is not looser than the cloth. The leather, however, is looser. I specifically chose the leatherette option after years of cars with leather (would crack and get loose over time) and cloth (would get dirty and fuzzy despite cleaning). My mother has the MB Tex in her 1997 C230, and even after all these years looks brand new. My MCS now has 7,500 miles, and despite abuse from me, and my dog, a quick wipe with a damp cloth brings the seats back to new. Also, the leatherette does not hold smells (and if you had a 115 pound Yellow Labrador Retriever, you would understand!) My recommendation is go with the leatherette. Get the heated seats for winter, and the cloth seat covers for summer.

joeinitaly · Jul 7th, 2004, 06:08 AM

I chose the leatherette beacuse of the substantial cost savings. It looks and feels great though, and I am VERY happy with it.

Jul 5th, 2004, 08:18 AM	#1
fs-mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 08:41 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Anyone did not get the leather upholstery? Hi, just wonder anyone did not get the leather upholstery and chose either the cloth or leatherette? How is the quality of them? Any pic can share? Thanks.

Jul 5th, 2004, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 558 Offline	I chose cloth for two main reasons: 1) Cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than leather or leatherette 2) It's a no-cost option so I saved $1300 (which is a complete waste of money IMO) No pics yet but once I take delivery I'll be sure to post some http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jul 5th, 2004, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
CecilCooper15 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 2 Offline	I've got the leatherette and really like it. I have small kids so it's the best for them, very easy to clean. I went with the seat heaters for winter. Attached Thumbnails 2004 CR/W MCS, Premium, Cold, Auto Dimmer/Wiper Last edited by CecilCooper15 : Jul 5th, 2004 at 07:04 PM.

Jul 6th, 2004, 12:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
9000RPMan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 43 Offline	I would like to point out that the leatherette is not looser than the cloth. The leather, however, is looser. I specifically chose the leatherette option after years of cars with leather (would crack and get loose over time) and cloth (would get dirty and fuzzy despite cleaning). My mother has the MB Tex in her 1997 C230, and even after all these years looks brand new. My MCS now has 7,500 miles, and despite abuse from me, and my dog, a quick wipe with a damp cloth brings the seats back to new. Also, the leatherette does not hold smells (and if you had a 115 pound Yellow Labrador Retriever, you would understand!) My recommendation is go with the leatherette. Get the heated seats for winter, and the cloth seat covers for summer. 2004 Dark Silver S Sport Pack, Premium Pack, Winter Pack, Navi

Jul 7th, 2004, 06:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
joeinitaly International Merrymaker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Standin' on a corner Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 432 Offline	I chose the leatherette beacuse of the substantial cost savings. It looks and feels great though, and I am VERY happy with it. I'd be lost if I had somewhere to be!

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Jul 5th, 2004, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 07:41 PM Posts: 845 Offline	Space cloth. Wears much better, is free, looks just as good, and has more bolstering. Check my gallery.

Jul 5th, 2004, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChilliSteve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 298 Offline	I got the leatherette. I like it! it's a far away pic I know, but it's the only one I could find!

Jul 5th, 2004, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
fs-mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 08:41 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Thanks, guys. Looks like the cloth is tighter than the leatherette and quality is better. From one of the pics I viewed before, the leatherette seems a bit loose on the seat.

Jul 5th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dark MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 352 Offline	Leather is a lot easiler to keep clean if you drop anything on it like Chocolate you can just wipe it off and not into the fabric.

Jul 5th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boost Addict MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Leather is a lot easiler to keep clean if you drop anything on it like Chocolate you can just wipe it off and not into the fabric. i never used scotch guard myself, but i hear if you apply them to your cloth seats they should precent absorbtion of liquids and make an easy clean up.

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