Is "Premium" Leather really premium?
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Is "Premium" Leather really premium?
My 2002 C320 has leather inserts which are fine but I would like better quality leather. If I order "Premium" leather will it be a different quality leather or merely covering more surfaces?
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Re: Is "Premium" Leather really premium?
Originally posted by MB-JIM
My 2002 C320 has leather inserts which are fine but I would like better quality leather. If I order "Premium" leather will it be a different quality leather or merely covering more surfaces?
My 2002 C320 has leather inserts which are fine but I would like better quality leather. If I order "Premium" leather will it be a different quality leather or merely covering more surfaces?
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Some Mercedes have the option for "Nappa" leather - but I don't think the C-class (other than the C32) has that option.
The Nappa on the C32 is definitely softer and thinner. It is definitely more "luxurious" at the expense of being more delicate.
The Nappa on the C32 is definitely softer and thinner. It is definitely more "luxurious" at the expense of being more delicate.
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how many cows?
Okay, on a Coupe w/ MB leather, how much of the seat is leather? My Coupe came with cloth because of the shortage of leather due to Mad Cow, and a local shop put leather in it. I was looking at a pic in another thread of a leather interior, and it looked like the seat backs were plastic-mine are leather wrapped? The only fabric I have is on the door pockets and the cargo cover-everything else is leather. Dealer tried to charge me what it cost them ($2,200-I have the invoice), but I eventually just paid the same upcharge as if it were factory ($1,200). Just curious...
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The MB-Tex (?) which comes with the inserts (sedans) is really very nice IMO, and I find it hard to tell the difference between it and real leather. The most noticeable difference is in the Airbag covers on the doors. The leather looks looser, and I think it's pleated, where the MB-Tex is more taut.
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if you like your car to smell leather for a long long time, premium is worth it. other than that it's not. unlike BMW premium from MB are not Nappa leather. Connoly (sp?) leather from Jaguar and RR or Bently is still the best leather available for cars.
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Originally posted by jswedberg
Some Mercedes have the option for "Nappa" leather - but I don't think the C-class (other than the C32) has that option.
The Nappa on the C32 is definitely softer and thinner. It is definitely more "luxurious" at the expense of being more delicate.
Some Mercedes have the option for "Nappa" leather - but I don't think the C-class (other than the C32) has that option.
The Nappa on the C32 is definitely softer and thinner. It is definitely more "luxurious" at the expense of being more delicate.
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Re: how many cows?
Originally posted by KOMPRESSORnSC
Okay, on a Coupe w/ MB leather, how much of the seat is leather? My Coupe came with cloth because of the shortage of leather due to Mad Cow, and a local shop put leather in it. I was looking at a pic in another thread of a leather interior, and it looked like the seat backs were plastic-mine are leather wrapped? The only fabric I have is on the door pockets and the cargo cover-everything else is leather. Dealer tried to charge me what it cost them ($2,200-I have the invoice), but I eventually just paid the same upcharge as if it were factory ($1,200). Just curious...
Okay, on a Coupe w/ MB leather, how much of the seat is leather? My Coupe came with cloth because of the shortage of leather due to Mad Cow, and a local shop put leather in it. I was looking at a pic in another thread of a leather interior, and it looked like the seat backs were plastic-mine are leather wrapped? The only fabric I have is on the door pockets and the cargo cover-everything else is leather. Dealer tried to charge me what it cost them ($2,200-I have the invoice), but I eventually just paid the same upcharge as if it were factory ($1,200). Just curious...
I'd say you got a good deal, and your interior will certainly be distinctive.
