Cloth vs. Leather? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ceaton88 · 02-07-2013, 07:18 AM

Opinions/preference?

gIzzE · 02-07-2013, 07:23 AM

Cloth much nicer.
Actually lasts a lot longer as well, because most owners don't know how to look after leather.

Leather is expected, so always tend to buy a car with it.

P 5UML · 02-07-2013, 07:26 AM

complete opposite for me!
i think leather looks clean and neat and very easy to clean! a more elegant look to the interior over cloth as it is a BMW at the end of the day...

PhilM · 02-07-2013, 07:39 AM

I had Alcantara in my old E46 330i Sport.. Really liked it but it was soo hard to sell.

So made sure my 335d had leather. Which I like too. Specially when it's clean and matte.

Greg330 · 02-07-2013, 07:47 AM

I like alcantara but has to be leather for resale. For some reason a lot of people are fixated with leather and car is considered poverty spec without it!

Woody80 · 02-07-2013, 08:04 AM

Leather, without a shadow of a doubt. Easier to keep clean - won't immediately soak up a spill and looks better. Fact (well IMO!)

jbcourt · 02-07-2013, 08:12 AM

Leather is the only way to go. More expensive and luxurious :-)
Like Woody80 said "Easier to keep clean - won't immediately soak up a spill and looks better.

xenon · 02-07-2013, 08:37 AM

Nappa leather is lovely; Dakota leather isn't.

doughboy · 02-07-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Nappa leather is lovely; Dakota leather isn't.

Agree, but dakota with little care still looks new after 4yrs / 60k whereas nappa is worn and full of nasty crease lines unless it's been maintained by a leather fanatic!

gIzzE · 02-07-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Nappa leather is lovely; Dakota leather isn't.

Agreed.

I was not saying I prefer the look of cloth, I was just saying it is nice to sit on.
Plus, when a car gets a little older the cloth interior tend to look better, all decent cloth can pretty much clean up like new.

Problem with the cloth on BMWs is it looks crap!

This is the Audi A3...

Looks pretty decent imho.

Sparky68 · 02-07-2013, 09:30 AM

Cant beat touching cloth!

Robin330i · 02-07-2013, 09:34 AM

Leather.

Wouldn't even think about buying a premium car like a 3 series without leather.

gIzzE · 02-07-2013, 09:54 AM

I have only had cloth in 2 BMWs, a 1989 325i E30 and Fiona's e91 M-Sport, loved that that interior.

shrink · 02-07-2013, 10:25 AM

leather all the way. BMW cloth never looks great, and ruins the executive looks of the inside of the car. Might as well buy a mondeo if you like cloth seats

on a serious note, i find with long distance driving that my back gets hot and perhaps a tad sweaty with cloth seats. I don't have this problem with leather, which seems to breathe better and feels more natural.

I have dakota lemon leather, and on a 7 year old car, with 65k miles on it, it still looks good as new:

Koreyy · 02-07-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gIzzE

I have only had cloth in 2 BMWs, a 1989 325i E30 and Fiona's e91 M-Sport, loved that that interior.

THIS LOOKS CLEAN!!! that cloth comes with it?? or do i buy and install??

gIzzE · 02-07-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Koreyy

THIS LOOKS CLEAN!!! that cloth comes with it?? or do i buy and install??

Just the standard M-Sport interior.

Koreyy · 02-07-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gIzzE

Just the standard M-Sport interior.

arggg i want that seats now!!! haha

The_Bear_Yid · 02-07-2013, 01:10 PM

It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter, but it has to be leather for me.

I'll let you know if I work out a reason beyond being snobby.

Triggster · 02-07-2013, 02:07 PM

Leather only, but has to be black or dark shades none of that horrible cream stuff which totally ruins the interior.

gIzzE · 02-07-2013, 02:55 PM

See, I would much prefer a lighter interior.
Really not keen on black leather.

DMH-01 · 02-07-2013, 03:01 PM

Leather for me.

a11y · 02-07-2013, 03:35 PM

Leather - it's kiddie spew proof. That's good enough reason for me over cloth.

02-07-2013, 07:18 AM	#1
ceaton88 Private First Class Drives: 325i E92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 325i E92 [0.00]	Cloth vs. Leather? Opinions/preference?
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02-07-2013, 07:26 AM	#3
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,029 iTrader: (1)	complete opposite for me! i think leather looks clean and neat and very easy to clean! a more elegant look to the interior over cloth as it is a BMW at the end of the day... __________________ E92 - 325D M Sport

02-07-2013, 08:04 AM	#6
Woody80 Private First Class Drives: 335d Touring Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 147 iTrader: (0)	Leather, without a shadow of a doubt. Easier to keep clean - won't immediately soak up a spill and looks better. Fact (well IMO!) __________________

02-07-2013, 08:37 AM	#8
xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,234 iTrader: (0)	Nappa leather is lovely; Dakota leather isn't. __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

02-07-2013, 09:30 AM	#11
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,524 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Cant beat touching cloth! __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-07-2013, 07:23 AM	#2
gIzzE Brigadier General Drives: E350 cdi Estate. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,640 iTrader: (2)	Cloth much nicer. Actually lasts a lot longer as well, because most owners don't know how to look after leather. Leather is expected, so always tend to buy a car with it.

02-07-2013, 07:39 AM	#4
PhilM Second Lieutenant Drives: 335d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leeds. UK Posts: 267 iTrader: (0)	I had Alcantara in my old E46 330i Sport.. Really liked it but it was soo hard to sell. So made sure my 335d had leather. Which I like too. Specially when it's clean and matte.

02-07-2013, 07:47 AM	#5
Greg330 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	I like alcantara but has to be leather for resale. For some reason a lot of people are fixated with leather and car is considered poverty spec without it!

02-07-2013, 08:12 AM	#7
jbcourt New Member Drives: 2007 328xi and 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Leather is the only way to go. More expensive and luxurious :-) Like Woody80 said "Easier to keep clean - won't immediately soak up a spill and looks better.

02-07-2013, 09:34 AM	#12
Robin330i Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 206 iTrader: (2)	Leather. Wouldn't even think about buying a premium car like a 3 series without leather. __________________ E90 330i M Sport - Mk4 Golf R32 - Mk3 Polo G40

02-07-2013, 09:54 AM	#13
gIzzE Brigadier General Drives: E350 cdi Estate. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,640 iTrader: (2)	I have only had cloth in 2 BMWs, a 1989 325i E30 and Fiona's e91 M-Sport, loved that that interior.

02-07-2013, 10:25 AM	#14
shrink Captain Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) Posts: 659 iTrader: (1)	leather all the way. BMW cloth never looks great, and ruins the executive looks of the inside of the car. Might as well buy a mondeo if you like cloth seats on a serious note, i find with long distance driving that my back gets hot and perhaps a tad sweaty with cloth seats. I don't have this problem with leather, which seems to breathe better and feels more natural. I have dakota lemon leather, and on a 7 year old car, with 65k miles on it, it still looks good as new:

02-07-2013, 01:10 PM	#18
The_Bear_Yid BM Noob Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 743 iTrader: (0)	It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter, but it has to be leather for me. I'll let you know if I work out a reason beyond being snobby.

02-07-2013, 02:07 PM	#19
Triggster First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	Leather only, but has to be black or dark shades none of that horrible cream stuff which totally ruins the interior.

02-07-2013, 02:55 PM	#20
gIzzE Brigadier General Drives: E350 cdi Estate. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,640 iTrader: (2)	See, I would much prefer a lighter interior. Really not keen on black leather.

02-07-2013, 03:01 PM	#21
DMH-01 Private First Class Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	Leather for me. __________________

02-07-2013, 03:35 PM	#22
a11y Private First Class Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 177 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 330i M Sport [0.00] 2004 VW T5 Campervan [0.00]	Leather - it's kiddie spew proof. That's good enough reason for me over cloth. __________________ BMW e90 330i M Sport

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