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Old 02-21-2009, 05:04 AM
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Did anyone NOT get the leather package?

I was considering skipping the leather package since fabric seats are more comfortable and grippy. Not that the bolsters are not big enough to hold you in a C63. This was based on past experience with BMW M interiors in cloth.

I did end up getting leather since at the time I ordered the car the dealer had zero information about how the rest of the car (door panels) would be completed. So I didn't want to risk a bad choice.

Does anyone have cloth seats/interior. I am curious to see pictures.

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Who ever doesn't get leather in a benz should bang their head.
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The MB tex looks just as good and lasts longer. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference except when it gets older the Tex will still look like new.
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Just get whatever the heck you want. It's going to be your car. I do believe, however, you'd be in the minority if you don't opt for the leather package.
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It looks incredibly cheap, IMHO.
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I have seen pics of it and it doesn't look that bad....just a little different. True comment about MB Tex, it will still look new after MANY years. If I were to get the standard, I would opt for the darker color. Here are pics from other member's cars:
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Originally Posted by ejsheltra
The MB tex looks just as good and lasts longer. You would be hard pressed to tell the difference except when it gets older the Tex will still look like new.
Tex/Vinyl only looks like leather, it feels like plastic (which it is), and has no leather aroma. I personally think leather looks better when it gets older (provided it is cared for) since it developed a beautiful patina.

I would not have a vinyl couch/chair in my house, no way I would want that junk in my car.

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not in my benz, but that just my opinion -

keep in mind, you may not get power seats w/o the seating package

a benz w/o leather or power seats just seems strange to me
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not in my benz, but that just my opinion -

keep in mind, you may not get power seats w/o the seating package

a benz w/o leather or power seats just seems strange to me
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Well now that I see it I like it. Checkerboard fabric inserts looks cool.

Too bad the bolsters are not leather, if they were I would do that next time. When BMW does cloth the bolsters are leather on a sport package car.

The non-power seats and fabric will lead to lighter car. Less weight = better power to weight. Once my seat is where I like it I never change it anyway.
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Originally Posted by catesbym
Well now that I see it I like it. Checkerboard fabric inserts looks cool.

Too bad the bolsters are not leather, if they were I would do that next time. When BMW does cloth the bolsters are leather on a sport package car.

The non-power seats and fabric will lead to lighter car. Less weight = better power to weight. Once my seat is where I like it I never change it anyway.
if you like it its one thing - to choose it to save 5 lbs is another

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