How are your seats holding up??
#1
How are your seats holding up??
Petty as it may be, this is something that really concerns if I'm going to buy a C63 in the spring. I feel like the bolstering on the upper seat cushion is just extremely aggressive and would be subject to rapid wear when entering and exiting the vehicle on a daily basis. I'm very conscientious about getting in and out of the car, but I feel like it would be almost unavoidable in this car and it kind of annoys me, as I like to keep my cars pristine.
Are you guys noticing any excessive wear such as weathering away of the top coat (leaving it appearing glossy) or even cracking? How many miles do you have?
Thanks,
Matt
Are you guys noticing any excessive wear such as weathering away of the top coat (leaving it appearing glossy) or even cracking? How many miles do you have?
Thanks,
Matt
#4
It's nappa leather it's supposed to wear with use like most any leather. Quality seems high to me, I mean it's not like the 90s benz leather that was +1/4" thick but its def nice. You talking about 'normal' wear or abnormal
#7
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From: Montreal, Canada
2021 Taycan Turbo, 2018 Radical SR3, 2021 Lincoln Aviator
Side bolsters are a bit used on mine after about 23000km. Don't think they'll hold up in the long run. With the amount of times I get in and out, the stitching is getting more used too.
Nothing horrible but not perfect... I used to worry about these things, but now that I have 2 kids, I say to myself it's "just a car".
Nothing horrible but not perfect... I used to worry about these things, but now that I have 2 kids, I say to myself it's "just a car".
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#8
My car is 3 months old, has 9000km (5000 miles) and I recently noticed some premature wear on the left bolster. I showed it to my dealer and he agreed it was premature wear. He put a note in my file and said to wait a little until it got worse and he'd put in a new seat if it got worse.
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
#10
My car is 3 months old, has 9000km (5000 miles) and I recently noticed some premature wear on the left bolster. I showed it to my dealer and he agreed it was premature wear. He put a note in my file and said to wait a little until it got worse and he'd put in a new seat if it got worse.
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
#11
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From: Chicago, IL
2011 E550 4Matic, 2002 M3 Vert
Buddy had a 2010 C63 and the leather wore quickly even with him being very careful about getting in/out. I personally think the leather is pretty low quality. Have noticed the exact same behavior in the SL63.
I also think it matters if you guys park the car in a garage or not.
I also think it matters if you guys park the car in a garage or not.
#13
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From: Alexandria, VA
07 E63 AMG, 10 C63 AMG, 07 E63 Designo, 07 E350, 09 C300, 07 C230
This is a big concern for alot of C63, I've found that being proactive when entering and exiting the vehicles helps, so does applying leather conditioner. But wear is inevitable, but can be mitigated.
#14
My car is 3 months old, has 9000km (5000 miles) and I recently noticed some premature wear on the left bolster. I showed it to my dealer and he agreed it was premature wear. He put a note in my file and said to wait a little until it got worse and he'd put in a new seat if it got worse.
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
I'm not fat and I don't wear anything that could have accelerated this...
Just normal every day entries and exits with dress pants or jeans...
Looks dry, though...do you have leather conditioner?
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#17
Doesn't take long to dry out, think of your skin to a certain extent. My armrest shows a grey mark after about two weeks, where I rest my arm. After using the MB leather conditioner it is gone.
#18
Thanks for the honest replies yall! I wish Mercedes would offer some less aggressive sport seat...I just think the bolstering is way beyond overkill for a car intended to be used on a regular basis.
#20
if you think about it, 400+hp is overkill for daily driving
#21
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From: Livingston NJ
C63, Grigio Medio E46 M3
Here's mine at 18k. No real wear at all on the upper bolster, and very minor on the lower. I also get in and out multiple times daily. I have my Memory 1 set for me, and when I get in, and out I have Mem 3 set to go all the way back, and down. I use Leatherique Pristine Clean Weekly, and Leatherique Rejuvinating Oil monthly.
#23
I think my C55 seats do a great job of keeping me situated. Wish something similar was available as a no-cost option.
Here's mine at 18k. No real wear at all on the upper bolster, and very minor on the lower. I also get in and out multiple times daily. I have my Memory 1 set for me, and when I get in, and out I have Mem 3 set to go all the way back, and down. I use Leatherique Pristine Clean Weekly, and Leatherique Rejuvinating Oil monthly.
#24
Here's mine at 18k. No real wear at all on the upper bolster, and very minor on the lower. I also get in and out multiple times daily. I have my Memory 1 set for me, and when I get in, and out I have Mem 3 set to go all the way back, and down. I use Leatherique Pristine Clean Weekly, and Leatherique Rejuvinating Oil monthly.
Wow! Those are in amazing shape! Just as the wives do: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize...
#25
Open door.
Put seat back.
Turn 90 degrees left.
Stick out your ***.
Drop your *** in.
Lift legs and turn right 90 degrees.
Close door and set memory.
Smirk as you turn on ignition.
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Put seat back.
Turn 90 degrees left.
Stick out your ***.
Drop your *** in.
Lift legs and turn right 90 degrees.
Close door and set memory.
Smirk as you turn on ignition.
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