Leatherette vs. leather/standard seats vs. sport (archive)

I was down at Mckenna BMW near whittier yesterday.I was very surprized that I couldn't tell the difference between leatherette and leather by looking(craftmanship and technology is very good).Leather seemed to be 10% softer,but not enough to make me want it as an option.Sure it's higher quality,but for the average guy(with average money!)leatherette will be just as nice.If a guy keeps his leatherette emaculant,it will last just as long or longer than the person who takes little care of leather.Also,sport seats where a little more confertable,but not much more in my opinion.Standard seats where cool enough to satisfy me.

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Re: Leatherette vs. leather/standard seats vs. spo R.Mui 22:04 6/04/2000 (0)
Re: Leatherette vs. leather/standard seats vs. spo 1STBIMMER 18:56 6/04/2000 (0)
thoughts on leatherette (more) fuselier 18:21 6/04/2000 (4)
- leatherette vs. cloth jpherit 20:14 6/04/2000 (2)
  - You could put some BMW sheepskin seat vests on the seats in the summer...cool. nt Paul 23:05 6/04/2000 (0)
  - well, anything smooth (more) fuselier 20:31 6/04/2000 (0)
- I totally agree. My black leatherette rules and is easy to clean (e) 19:39 6/04/2000 (0)
Sport package is the best value of any add-on. Great tires and Seats(e) 16:54 6/04/2000 (0)
Public school education? Sorry, long day...nt Steve Jones 16:50 6/04/2000 (0)
17 in wheels & low profile tires well worth $1,000 look a lot better, David 16:34 6/04/2000 (0)
You also get 17inch wheels with Sport Pkg. (e) LF 16:15 6/04/2000 (0)

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