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Offline ErikGTI

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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #80 on: 19 February 2010, 17:24 »
No problem...in the end it costs actually nearly as much (2300 euro) as Factory (2500 euro) since I needed a Winterpackage (heated seats) so it leaves me with the advantage of full leather and heated washers/headlightwashers and a chance that the upholstery might be done a bit better (or worse)
I loose the electric side adjustment. :sad:..but you can't win them all... :cool:

BTW I chose the same leather "Black Vienna"..wth black stitching...I could choose whatever I liked but I prefer to keep it safe 
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #81 on: 19 February 2010, 18:40 »
Quote from: Erik van Voorst on 19 February 2010, 17:24
No problem...in the end it costs actually nearly as much (2300 euro) as Factory (2500 euro) since I needed a Winterpackage (heated seats) so it leaves me with the advantage of full leather and heated washers/headlightwashers and a chance that the upholstery might be done a bit better (or worse)
I loose the electric side adjustment. :sad:..but you can't win them all... :cool:

BTW I chose the same leather "Black Vienna"..wth black stitching...I could choose whatever I liked but I prefer to keep it safe 

Erik:
Many thanks.
I already have the Winter Pack so it will probably cost around Euro 1850 (approx £1650) for full leather. I wonder how much half leather would cost from your trimmer?
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #82 on: 19 February 2010, 18:45 »
Sorry i have not read the complete thread but is it you simply want to use superior leather Am1w or just refuse to pay VW prices for there leather?. If its the later, keep an eye on ebay as mk5 GTI leather seats often come up for sale there. That way its only the door cars you will need to get redone.
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #83 on: 19 February 2010, 18:52 »
Quote from: Snoopy on 19 February 2010, 18:45
Sorry i have not read the complete thread but is it you simply want to use superior leather Am1w or just refuse to pay VW prices for there leather?. If its the later, keep an eye on ebay as mk5 GTI leather seats often come up for sale there. That way its only the door cars you will need to get redone.

Both.
I wish VW had a half 'leather' option. But then again some parts would still be covered in artificial leather so that would also be no good for me!
Once I get the car, I will seriously consider whether to go for half leather or not. However, I think I will simply love the cloth so much that I will not bother.
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #84 on: 19 February 2010, 20:08 »
I reckon half leather would not differ much ( in price that is) since they still have to pick a cloth or to be less rude "THE ORIGINAL CLOTH"..... :laugh:
But you are right to calculate the 1800 euros...same overhere

One advantage I forgot to mention is that aftermarket stuff (like eg the leather) gives me tax benefits...'cause it lowers the price "off-factory"
(the price taken by the dutch tax law)  :evil:

So my dealer in his brighter moments advised me with a few bits and pieces... :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #85 on: 19 February 2010, 20:13 »
Quote from: Erik van Voorst on 19 February 2010, 20:08
I reckon half leather would not differ much ( in price that is) since they still have to pick a cloth or to be less rude "THE ORIGINAL CLOTH"..... :laugh:
But you are right to calculate the 1800 euros...same overhere

One advantage I forgot to mention is that aftermarket stuff (like eg the leather) gives me tax benefits...'cause it lowers the price "off-factory"
(the price taken by the dutch tax law)  :evil:

So my dealer in his brighter moments advised me with a few bits and pieces... :lipsrsealed:

Really interesting.
Thanks. :smiley:
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #86 on: 19 February 2010, 20:15 »
Or just buy a set of edition 30 seats.  :evil:
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #87 on: 19 February 2010, 21:02 »
Quote from: Snoopy on 19 February 2010, 20:15
Or just buy a set of edition 30 seats.  :evil:

I just want something completely new under me :evil:, so Edition 30 seats are out!
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #88 on: 20 February 2010, 08:51 »
 :smiley: :cool:
Umm save money and stick with the cloth they look great <---- don't need heating here :shocked:
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Re: Leather v Cloth
« Reply #89 on: 20 February 2010, 08:54 »
We don't really need heated seats here either its just the soft southeners and the kilt wearers   :evil:
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