View Poll Results: leather vs. cloth
leather interior
310
68.13%
cloth interior
132
29.01%
not sure
13
2.86%
Voters: 455. You may not vote on this poll
leather seats vs. cloth seats
03-01-2006, 06:28 AM
#43
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 21
Originally Posted by MyMaxine
i'm shopping new maximas for 2002 and i'm debating the seats. is it really worth it to get the leather interior?? i mean they look sharper but if it gets too hot you get fried or too cold you get frosted. but i'm really a leather loving kinda person! i like the cloth interior that i presently have but i also keep in mind the stain possibility and my friends ALWAYS eat in my car. Any feedback and help on the decision would be really appreciated! 
That's just rude.
03-01-2006, 07:04 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Iwould have to say cloth, after a few years most leather in cars is either all wrinkled up or even tearstimes. Cloth seems to age better over time keeping its looks better than leather.
Just an opinion. Cost is the only factor that would keep me from leather. Also for those who have to wear suits to work, leather is more gentler on expensive clothes as there is not as much shear forces when getting in and out.
Just my opinion.
03-01-2006, 05:22 PM
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,805
Heated cloth seats 
I didn't want leather because we typically have a lot of windy -40 degree days in the winter and I HATE the cold. I plan on reupholstering my seats eventually in a sportier looking cloth.
I didn't want leather because we typically have a lot of windy -40 degree days in the winter and I HATE the cold. I plan on reupholstering my seats eventually in a sportier looking cloth.
03-01-2006, 05:29 PM
#50
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 473
Originally Posted by RastaManMax
Colder weather sucks even more for leather, i'd rather have my *** burnt rather than frozen.
Thats why you park in the sun and USE that black leather!Put the GREENHOUSE effect to work for you !
03-02-2006, 08:37 PM
#53
I had cloth and got leather from leatherseats.com, I think thats who it was in an org GD some time ago. Luv them to death. It gets hot in Cali in summer and its hot as heck. My car temp went up at least 15 degree in summer. Winter is no problem. I luv the way they look though.
03-03-2006, 04:17 PM
#56
Here's the reason why I hate cloth: (lol)
when you are driving for a long time, let's face it, your back starts swatting and all this nasty stuff gets absorbed by your seat. With leather seats all you have to do is wash it but it aint that easy with cloth...
when you are driving for a long time, let's face it, your back starts swatting and all this nasty stuff gets absorbed by your seat. With leather seats all you have to do is wash it but it aint that easy with cloth...
03-03-2006, 04:46 PM
#57
Leather all the way! When I got my Max it had cloth. I swapped in the heated leather seats and love them the heat is great in the winter. I have some custom sheepskins, I like to put on in the summer so I dont stick to the leather
03-03-2006, 05:33 PM
#58
Cloth vs Leather...
I'm tired cleaning my cloth seats, in other words I just can't stand ceaning any seats in my car, if I would have leather I wouldn't worry about all that. But on the other side the leather seats just suck during summer and winter. When you get in the car during 90+ derees you just can't seat straight, the seats are just sooo hot they'll burn. In the winter it's the same story, you sit in those seats and they're just so unbelivebly "frozen" that the heated seats just won't help for certain time.
I voted not sure, cause I have pros and cons with both, but if you want aftermarket then go with cloth.
I voted not sure, cause I have pros and cons with both, but if you want aftermarket then go with cloth.
03-05-2006, 05:40 PM
#61
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 29
i voted leather as well. when you take care of it with cleaning and conditioning, it holds its look well. i do agree with many of the previous posts though, if you are buying new get cloth and do aftermarket leather. your style choices are greater and the price is lower.
03-05-2006, 06:27 PM
#62
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bare leather = sweaty ***.
i have seat covers on mine. leather also tends to slip you around the seat a lot but, nothing i can't live with.
it's easier to maintain and a must for dusty conditions.
just get it for the resale value, but you can't beat cloth for comfort. though if you get a nice cover for the leather it's all good.
i have seat covers on mine. leather also tends to slip you around the seat a lot but, nothing i can't live with.
it's easier to maintain and a must for dusty conditions.
just get it for the resale value, but you can't beat cloth for comfort. though if you get a nice cover for the leather it's all good.
03-06-2006, 07:30 AM
#65
Leather is More stylish and easier to clean yes.. But I can live with the comfort of cloth seats. Besides, it sucks in the summer when your girl is trying to be extra sexy by not wearing any panties and OOPS.. sorry your Burned your Bum babes.. LOL
03-06-2006, 03:52 PM
#67
I am partial to leather because my car came equipped with them when purchased; I was looking for leather seats when I started looking for a Max to purchase. I especially like the heated bonus (it comes in handy on those cold Wisconsin mornings) 
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03-07-2006, 05:00 PM
#70
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 169
Originally Posted by max7
I voted for the cloth and the reason is you can get custom leather from www.customleather.com and it's cheaper than factory. It's also higher quality. Good luck!
This website is for leather belts LOL
03-07-2006, 05:01 PM
#71
Originally Posted by jreilly04
Cloth, Leather is way to cold when its cold out, and i hate having my *** n legs stick to it in the summer, so yea...
Cloth can feel just as cold in winter. Heated seats FTW.
Summer, um personally, my shorts are rarely if even possible above my knees. Window shade FTW.
Leather is so simple to clean. Just wipe once with a good leather protectant. Done. Cloth will hold stains and smells harder.
It's really a personal preference. Now a better question is do you get cloth and upgrade? On a used car, I doubt leather will increase the price enough to notice. On a new car, you will likely miss out of other features you wanted.
03-13-2006, 08:27 AM
#74
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3
i def. like leather...how do aftermarket leather seats look/feel in comparison to stock leather seats? (I'm a fan of OEM/stock looking seats). Also, what about door inserts, what is typically done about them seeing as they're cloth as well?
