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#1 of 6 leather seats by kati2 Oct 23, 2009 (5:51 pm)
I was surprised at the leatherette upholstery on so many 328 cars on the lot. According to the sales rep they are more durable. Dakota leather or leatherette, what do most people like? Replies to this message: mower (Oct 24, 2009 6:16 am) upstatedoc (Oct 26, 2009 7:33 am) nkeen (Nov 30, 2009 4:22 pm) upstatedoc (Dec 03, 2009 9:00 am) and 1 more...
#2 of 6 Re: leather seats [kati2] by mower Oct 24, 2009 (6:16 am)
Replying to: kati2 (Oct 23, 2009 5:51 pm) There was a time when dealers would try to sell all BMWs with the Dakota. They make more money and resale value goes up. If you compare yourself the leatherette is standard and you can get heated seats as an option, you may not see a big difference. Go look at a five series. They probably have the Dakota. Also, check the invoice in the window to make sure. It could be the auto you are looking at might have the Kansas Leather.   If cost is a big factor, you can save with the leatherette.
#3 of 6 Re: leather seats [kati2] by upstatedoc Oct 26, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: kati2 (Oct 23, 2009 5:51 pm) Well, there's leather then there is leather as in the dakota leather seats in my '09 328ix. I've been predominately an acura fan for years and they can't touch these seats. Even the "premium" leather in our '07 MDX feels rubbery compared to the dakotas. Now i can't say much about wear, that may take years. Replies to this message: nkeen (Nov 30, 2009 4:22 pm) upstatedoc (Dec 03, 2009 9:00 am) lexhou (Dec 03, 2009 2:06 pm)
#4 of 6 Re: leather seats [upstatedoc] by nkeen Nov 30, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Oct 26, 2009 7:33 am) How much of the seat is actually leather? On the 1 series I drove recently, it struck me that only the center panels were leather -- the bolsters felt like leatherette. Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Dec 03, 2009 9:00 am) lexhou (Dec 03, 2009 2:06 pm)
#5 of 6 Re: leather seats [nkeen] by upstatedoc Dec 03, 2009 (9:00 am)
Replying to: nkeen (Nov 30, 2009 4:22 pm) The whole seat is leather as far as I can tell as well as center consol and part of the doors. Replies to this message: lexhou (Dec 03, 2009 2:06 pm)
#6 of 6 Re: leather seats [upstatedoc] by lexhou Dec 03, 2009 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Dec 03, 2009 9:00 am) looking purchasing a 2008 -328i have 2 looking at now. Can you tell very noticeably if it was dakota or leatheratte or should i ask them what veh has for seats.

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