How durable are the seats?
08-12-2009, 08:00 AM
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I remember reading early when I got my car a post where someone said they make it a point to never leave wallet or anything in their back pockets, that stuck with me and till this day I always remove my wallet before seating. I'm the same when I work out, I try to always put a towel down first. So far seats are still looking great with 15k miles. My gf used to get mad at me for always making sure she didn't have anything is her back pockets, like cell phone, now she's used to it and does the same as me. 
I already had my seats replaced once due to bubbling. Since then I always remove my wallet before getting in my car. I have not had any issues since.
Of all the pictures I have seen, the seat only bubbles on the right side, where your wallet is located. It is especially bad for people like Gamedog or Jqueen with those super fat wallets
08-13-2009, 12:53 PM
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I see now why you are asking all of the questions. Last time I looked at a Grand Prix, the wooden seats were covered in natural nuagahide. Some think it's leater, but it's not. No wonder it lasted for 9 years, I beat the rest of it did not survive as well (paint, medal, and engine). Maybe if they used that "leather" for paint, I would not see so many mutli-colored Grand Prix around that smoke and rattle.
08-15-2009, 08:07 PM
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I love my G, but I don't think the leather seats are durable/high end at all. I seldom have a passenger yet the side (right) leg bolster on the passenger side is already quiet wrinkled.
08-16-2009, 12:18 AM
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Durable and high end are two completely differnet ends of the spectrum. High end is super soft leather. Durable is crappy hard leather that will last forever.
You will never get both, so suck it up and stop crying. If you get a bubble, go to the dealer and get a new seat.
You will never get both, so suck it up and stop crying. If you get a bubble, go to the dealer and get a new seat.
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08-16-2009, 08:25 PM
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Durable and high end are two completely differnet ends of the spectrum. High end is super soft leather. Durable is crappy hard leather that will last forever.
You will never get both, so suck it up and stop crying. If you get a bubble, go to the dealer and get a new seat.
You will never get both, so suck it up and stop crying. If you get a bubble, go to the dealer and get a new seat.
EDIT - I take that statement back, somewhat. Leather conditioning makes a huge difference.
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