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Old 25-12-2006, 09:42 PM
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Hi guys,
In looking for cossie, i would rather have cloth seats, never a fan of leather.
Which ones get which, or is it just totally random?? Prefer big turbo model too.
Old 25-12-2006, 10:17 PM
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leather was option on all but the motorsport versions,or the monte so if you find the right car for the right money you could always swap the interior to suit
Old 26-12-2006, 02:03 PM
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i think leather is a treat for the eyes..and they are in fact pretty good to sit in...
but my philsophy is...to cold in the winter..and to warm in the summertime..and they tend to be a little slippery...
so i prefer cloth interiour.
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Originally Posted by lowman
i think leather is a treat for the eyes..and they are in fact pretty good to sit in...
but my philsophy is...to cold in the winter..and to warm in the summertime..and they tend to be a little slippery...
so i prefer cloth interiour.

me too, but the leather looks the part and helps sell the car too.
Old 27-12-2006, 01:09 PM
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I prefer leather as it is easier to clean!! and the cloth options look terrible-
Blockbuster or puke style
Old 27-12-2006, 03:47 PM
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leather looks nice but cloth is way better for driving
Old 27-12-2006, 05:18 PM
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i think cloth is better not just becuse i got cloth in mine but most of the ones i seen with leather all looked a bit tired and worn so cloth for me
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As above The cloth wears better and is far more comfotable for driving. leather looks better when new.
But for me cloth


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Cloth for me too. Much better. I wouldnt have thought leather is really a selling point is it? I was always under the impression that most people prefered the cloth.
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I agree with above leather is a good selling point. thats all
Old 27-12-2006, 09:17 PM
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My Dads car came with leather lasted about 3 hours till we changed it to cloth
Old 27-12-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dave green
I agree with above leather is a good selling point. thats all
But is it though, as most seem to prefer cloth.
Old 28-12-2006, 09:44 AM
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Easier to get dog hair and chocolate out of leather!!
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Cloth is nicer to sit in, but leather looks so much nicer and how an escos should look
Old 29-12-2006, 11:25 AM
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IMO Leather when new was the tits... a low mileage leather trim looks shit hot...

BUT with the age of these cars now..... Cloth is the better option, NOT Red or green Hex's though ... Actually ... now I come to think of it the Monte interior IS the nuts .. Did I hear you say you woul dlike to see a picture?? OK if you REALLY want to.... hang on...





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Leather for me I wouldn't spent 10k/20k for a car with cloth I think it looks cheap
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Leather only ever looks good when it looks like this in my opinion.............



Anything other than the above and cloth looks much better, and how a cosworth should be imo. Same goes for any cosworth or rs for that matter.

Old 29-12-2006, 04:16 PM
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I like all the trims apart from the Karmann standard/motorsport seats... look away if you have a weak stomach


























...but as said has to be minty whatever the trim
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That pic above looks like the one I took in my frount garden a while back


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Its strange how a MOTORSPORT model would have LESS supportive seats than the lux.
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its because they were instantly binned for some proper rally seats to be fitted in most cases
Old 30-12-2006, 12:08 PM
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Default i want cloth

iv got leather but want cloth so if anyone has got any cloth they want to sell please call me anytime on 07900 303636

im after gray hex cloth trim with all door cards

and dont want to swap
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