Re: Leatherette tears easier than leather..have pr (archive)

You call that proof?! Do you know the previous owners of those cars with the worn/ torn seats? It may very well depend on how they took care of the cars. As far as you/ I know, it easily could have been customer abuse. I had black leather in my 97 bimmer which (in my opinion) didn't hold up quite as well as it should. And I took very good care of it. However, this time I chose 'ette. Couldn't be happier! Now I spend more time driving/ enjoying my 'UDM' and less time worring about maintaining the leather seats! That's all the proof I need!

But of course, you're entitled to your opinion.

Saw 3 BMW 5 series 1998, 1998, and 2000 at the BMW used lot with torn leaherette seats. On the 2000 vehicle the pastic tubing on the drivers bolster was noticeably worn. On the 1998 model there was a separation of the seam on the drivers bolster. In the other car the leatherette on the drivers seat was torn in several places most notibly on the upper seat and lower seat bolsters.

I will stick with leather. Although it may age worse it is certainly better than a torn seat. At least with the proper care the leather can remain soft and supple in the years ahead.

Tom

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