Talk to me about MB-Tex
02-01-2014, 11:05 AM
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LOL
c'mon you can still argue some more. don't be like that.
LOLc'mon you can still argue some more. don't be like that.
02-01-2014, 04:25 PM
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02-04-2014, 11:16 AM
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[QUOTE=E Classy;5927190]Ok, couldn't resist when I got the e-mail message.
Agree vinyl is better if transporting animals, cargo ect. But I keep a older Maxima for those duties - with Leather that still looks great.
Agree vinyl is better if transporting animals, cargo ect. But I keep a older Maxima for those duties - with Leather that still looks great.
02-04-2014, 11:18 AM
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02-04-2014, 02:05 PM
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04-27-2014, 01:08 AM
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2012 E-350 Sport
OK everyone, my vinyl driver side lover cushion on 2012 E-350 Sport after couple of years of very lite use ( in and out once per day) started cracking or separating at the seam on both; inner and outer bolsters. My previous MB vehicles, eight total were all leather and never experienced any seating surface issues. My wife 2014 ML-350 driver seat lower cushion started doing the same thing. Thread perforations are stretching and cracking on the outer bolster seam. I weight 175lb and she 140lb. Should we loose some weight to extend lifespan of MB seats? The Mercedes Benz vinyl is not like the vinyl they used a couple of decades ago. They are using a very cheap, low quality vinyl now. If you do not want to replace seating surface every 2-3 years stay away from MB-Tex and get real leather!!!. I'm so sorry that I was inpatient and bought both vehicles of dealer's lot instead of ordering.Thanks.
04-27-2014, 06:04 AM
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I noticed a tearing similar to wilanow56 on my driver's seat as well.. not as much, just one tear but I do agree on it being poor quality.. Only had the car for 2 years and 3 months.
EDIT: is this covered under warranty? I kind of feel bad to bring this in because I really only have 1 small tear..
EDIT: is this covered under warranty? I kind of feel bad to bring this in because I really only have 1 small tear..
04-27-2014, 06:32 AM
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2012 E350 RWD, 2003 Aprilia RSV1000 Tuono
My 2008 and now my 2012 seats are fine. I weigh 250#. Maybe MB had a bad batch of seat vinyl? I wonder if its only the black material?
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04-27-2014, 07:27 AM
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I dont mind the mb tex so much, but having just sold my 99 slk with leather that was near perfect, and replacing it with a clk 550 also with perfect leather...i prefer leather all the way
04-27-2014, 08:31 AM
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I noticed a tearing similar to wilanow56 on my driver's seat as well.. not as much, just one tear but I do agree on it being poor quality.. Only had the car for 2 years and 3 months.
EDIT: is this covered under warranty? I kind of feel bad to bring this in because I really only have 1 small tear..
EDIT: is this covered under warranty? I kind of feel bad to bring this in because I really only have 1 small tear..
04-27-2014, 10:59 AM
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My 2010 E350 MB-Tex looks brand new, and matte as day one.
I just picked up a 2014 E550 Coupe which comes with leather standard. Honestly, I'd rather have the MB-Tex. It just always looks new.
I just picked up a 2014 E550 Coupe which comes with leather standard. Honestly, I'd rather have the MB-Tex. It just always looks new.
04-27-2014, 12:12 PM
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
MB Tex is fine
OK everyone, my vinyl driver side lover cushion on 2012 E-350 Sport after couple of years of very lite use ( in and out once per day) started cracking or separating at the seam on both; inner and outer bolsters. My previous MB vehicles, eight total were all leather and never experienced any seating surface issues. My wife 2014 ML-350 driver seat lower cushion started doing the same thing. Thread perforations are stretching and cracking on the outer bolster seam. I weight 175lb and she 140lb. Should we loose some weight to extend lifespan of MB seats? The Mercedes Benz vinyl is not like the vinyl they used a couple of decades ago. They are using a very cheap, low quality vinyl now. If you do not want to replace seating surface every 2-3 years stay away from MB-Tex and get real leather!!!. I'm so sorry that I was inpatient and bought both vehicles of dealer's lot instead of ordering.Thanks.
04-27-2014, 04:00 PM
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I agree. I just traded my 2010 E350 4Matic. The MBTex looked great. My last few cars had leather and the driver's seat and the bolster on the driver's side always looked worn after a few years. I too was prejudiced about the MBTex when I bought the car. The stitching and seam work was well done. My new car has MBTex.
