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Why go leather?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Testm0nkey, May 31, 2008.

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  1. sleonardelli

    sleonardelli Junior Member

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    Agree w/Del Boy; with an 11 year old, they're easier to clean.
     
    #21 sleonardelli, May 31, 2008
  2. sdimaggio

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    Ok, how about some contrary opinions on leather..

    1. Too expensive
    2. Too hot in the summer
    3. Seems silly in a economy car like the Prius

    Pros for fabric:

    1. Easy to cover and clean (if you use the right stuff)
    2. You can use the money you save on other more valuable options or gas.....
     
    #22 sdimaggio, May 31, 2008
  3. ForTheGlory

    ForTheGlory New Member

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    I disagree that the Prius is an economy car. It has great fuel economy, but when I think "economy car", I don't think "high tech and gadget-laden".
     
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  4. penbed

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    1. To expensive-Ok I will give that one to you,mine cost 1429.00 extra.
    2. Hot in summer-nope-air conditioner.
    3. $25,000-$30,000 is not economy car.
    Pros
    1. Yes it can be cleaned but what lurks under top layer of fabric?
    2. Ok,you can have that one.Just that I spent the money on the "more valuable" option-LEATHER!!!

    Bottom Line-to each his/her own.
     
    #24 penbed, May 31, 2008
  5. MagneticGrayIndy

    MagneticGrayIndy 06Prius;94M Miata;65Rambler770

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    The prius is hardly and economy car at anywhere from 22k to 30k depending on options.. and I wish we had gotten leather just to make if feel a bit more luxurious.. I really don't like the cloth they used on the 06...
     
    #25 MagneticGrayIndy, May 31, 2008
  6. Testm0nkey

    Testm0nkey New Member

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    I had leather in the car I traded in (I didn't choose to have this option or the car) and consciously decided against leather due to my political beliefs etc. BUT aside from that I hate how skin sticks to leather when you are wearing shorts! haha. I don't typically have sweating issues but major sweat back in my old car in Texas summers!

    I will say though that majorly easy to clean if you keep the leather oiled etc so it doesn't crack. If I had kids I would probably end up hating the fabric due to stains. I will have to find some great ways to protect my Prius's interior. Definitely going to get some all weather floorpads on the first day!
     
    #26 Testm0nkey, May 31, 2008
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