Why I love leatherette

bmrdude3 · 10-11-2009, 12:32 PM

I always cringed when I had to take the pooches to the vet in my acura with leather seats. I had tears indents and scrapes from their nails but haven't had a problem at all with the 'ette. Plus they both fit in the back! I love my car

SB135 · 10-11-2009, 12:51 PM

That's awesome! Animals should be able to enjoy our vehicles as well!

Lucky1 · 10-11-2009, 01:15 PM

Leatherette is awesome. And it's comfortable too; more comfortable than various leather Infiniti's I've had the pleasure of driving or being driven in (some of which are showing very early signs of wear with low mileage!). BMW boston leather would have be spectacular to get my money down the road...

EINSER M · 10-11-2009, 01:45 PM

i throw mine on the seats too and i have leather but im sure leatherette is all good with the animals too

ulrichd · 10-11-2009, 02:00 PM

I agree but was seduced by the Coral Red leather. After one year of ownership my drivers seat looks used and the passenger side looks brand new. I hate that part.

otterdoc · 10-11-2009, 02:34 PM

Nice looking pups!

I have a client that bought boots for his dog specifically to protect his car's interior. She's a young lab that's pretty out of control happy all the time. Seems to work okay.

datbimmerdoe · 10-11-2009, 03:19 PM

Cool pic.

ORIGIN M. · 10-11-2009, 04:53 PM

Nice looking dogs you have there mang!!!

Why I'm sure you love your dogs more than your interior, there is an awesome product BMW has made just for you.

Check it out...

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1015

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Originally Posted by bmrdude3

I always cringed when I had to take the pooches to the vet in my acura with leather seats. I had tears indents and scrapes from their nails but haven't had a problem at all with the 'ette. Plus they both fit in the back! I love my car

johndeere · 10-11-2009, 06:24 PM

Glad you enjoy it. I personally wish I'd gotten the leather. The letherette feels really cheap to me.

hoss · 10-11-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Nice looking dogs you have there mang!!!

Why I'm sure you love your dogs more than your interior, there is an awesome product BMW has made just for you.

Check it out...

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1015

I have a black lab myself and have been looking at that BMW Protective Rear cover for when my car arrives. Has anybody here used one? I'd be interested in hearing how people like it.

ORIGIN M. · 10-11-2009, 09:47 PM

My friend has it, and also has a black lab, and it is a must, and it can be washed in a washer. I however would not pay full retail, I'd check around, and have it drop shipped to your door.

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Originally Posted by hoss

I have a black lab myself and have been looking at that BMW Protective Rear cover for when my car arrives. Has anybody here used one? I'd be interested in hearing how people like it.

bmwsam · 10-11-2009, 10:55 PM

I love my leatherette too. I also have leatherette in my E30 and it still looks like new, no signs of wear at all.

escobar929 · 10-12-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

I agree but was seduced by the Coral Red leather. After one year of ownership my drivers seat looks used and the passenger side looks brand new. I hate that part.

same here, i couldnt resist coral red

cagekicker · 10-13-2009, 12:04 PM

leatherette is king imo!

HPFREAK · 10-13-2009, 12:06 PM

Yup you dont worry too much with it, and I would let my pups sit on them with dirty paws and not worry

plasar · 10-14-2009, 12:39 PM

I just posted some info on the BMW Protective Rear Seat Cover that I bought. Check it out here:

Rear Seat Cover

NFexec · 10-14-2009, 09:39 PM

1. I have a yellow lab who rides with me a lot - top up OR down. She sits in the back seat and I need to vacuum her hair out of the car once a week. Thing is, I have a 3-35, not a 1-35. As you probably know, the rear seat back folds down so there is a flat, carpeted surface for her to sit on. Works just great!

2. I also have coral red - and my driver's seat is showing noticeably more wear than the passenger side too. And, I mean more than what seems normal. Bummer.

3. That rear seat protector is just great! But, for $300, I could fasten some velcro attachments to a large, thick beach towel and protect the seats that way - lots cheaper, and washable, too.

Doug

Mega Man · 10-14-2009, 10:05 PM

Actually, I wish cloth was offered as an option...even if it would cost more than leather or 'ette. It doesn't burn your bum in the hot, hot sun, and it doesn't get as cold when it's chilly.

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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	I agree but was seduced by the Coral Red leather. After one year of ownership my drivers seat looks used and the passenger side looks brand new. I hate that part.
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otterdoc Mean Little Otter 2 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Nice looking pups! I have a client that bought boots for his dog specifically to protect his car's interior. She's a young lab that's pretty out of control happy all the time. Seems to work okay. __________________ 2012 135i: M-Sport, Prem, DCT, Nav, iPod/USB, LeMans/Black.
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johndeere mhmmmm 136 Rep 633 Posts Drives: MS3X Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Glad you enjoy it. I personally wish I'd gotten the leather. The letherette feels really cheap to me.
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	Yup you dont worry too much with it, and I would let my pups sit on them with dirty paws and not worry __________________ My Youtube Channel
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NFexec Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: '11 E91; '12 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beachwood, OH iTrader: (0)	1. I have a yellow lab who rides with me a lot - top up OR down. She sits in the back seat and I need to vacuum her hair out of the car once a week. Thing is, I have a 3-35, not a 1-35. As you probably know, the rear seat back folds down so there is a flat, carpeted surface for her to sit on. Works just great! 2. I also have coral red - and my driver's seat is showing noticeably more wear than the passenger side too. And, I mean more than what seems normal. Bummer. 3. That rear seat protector is just great! But, for $300, I could fasten some velcro attachments to a large, thick beach towel and protect the seats that way - lots cheaper, and washable, too. Doug
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