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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Matt230K - Any updates?

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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Matt230K - Any updates?
No I meant to ask someone, but I forgot. I will try to remember to do that, because I'm still curious.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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No I meant to ask someone, but I forgot. I will try to remember to do that, because I'm still curious.
Another thread pop'd up that syas the leather feels fake...

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=27199

Please let us know what you find out.

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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Don't know if this will help but... saw a C230 sport sedan at the dealer this morning and the window sticker said "leather inserts"
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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Don't know if this will help but... saw a C230 sport sedan at the dealer this morning and the window sticker said "leather inserts"
That might be the best proof.

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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That might be the best proof.

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No, because that is the sedan. Sedans come standard with inserts, coupes come with cloth. So the question is still whether the leather is really all leather.
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No, because that is the sedan. Sedans come standard with inserts, coupes come with cloth. So the question is still whether the leather is really all leather.
Sorry I saw c230...forgot they make a sedan now...did you find out from your dealer?

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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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Sorry I saw c230...forgot they make a sedan now...did you find out from your dealer?

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No, i'm on a limited work schedule because of school, so I'm always busy when I am at work. I'll be there for a couple hours today, so I'll try to find out.
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I think fake leather is more durable, less smelly in hot weather, and generally nicer looking over the life of the car if installed well. Considering many if not most owners of the c230 cannot even accept its not real leather can contest that the fake leather looks great. I was highly considering BMW or Audi because they have fake leather available in their entry level cars. I almost bought a used 1999 Volvo c70 before I bought my c230 but the leather seats were just totally distorted, wrinkled, smelly, and faded.
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