Why leatherette?

technik111 · 07-10-2007, 02:26 PM

For those of you that ordered theaterette, why'd you do it? I just don't understand why anyone would buy an expensive or even moderately expensive car without leather seats? I've seen a lot of people with E92 335's with Nav, Sport Pckg, ect. and they didn't even get real leather? What's the deal?

canucklion · 07-10-2007, 02:27 PM

I'm going to shoot myself in the head

tjnptel1 · 07-10-2007, 02:28 PM

Animal Friendly.

phazedkid · 07-10-2007, 02:28 PM

LOL.
wasn't therea smile doing exactly that (shoot yourself in the head)?

yemski · 07-10-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

I'm going to shoot myself in the head

Dr.phuOnger? · 07-10-2007, 02:31 PM

leather too hot?...

i dont even know what leatherette is... fake leather?

stewie · 07-10-2007, 02:33 PM

because we're poor and this is the only way we can afford a BMW.

I'm also parting out the car to meet my monthly payments, so if anyone needs headrests, floor mats, or rear view mirrors, let me know.

gonzo · 07-10-2007, 02:33 PM

I think they just like to say it. "leatherette leatherette leatherette"

nusevad · 07-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Maybe they are PETA members?

KL2DC · 07-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

I'm going to shoot myself in the head

A leather interior does not a BMW make

I'd seriously and happily get the cloth or half cloth interior if available as found/shown by our european friends

Dr.phuOnger? · 07-10-2007, 02:34 PM

too bad they don't have the combo like on my gf's is300..

leather with sport cloth..

Vikingus · 07-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

I'm going to shoot myself in the head

Why am I not surprised that you are the first one to post in threads like that

hehe...

no offense though I'm just having fun :rocks:

Radioactive Man · 07-10-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

A leather interior does not a BMW make

I'd seriously and happily get the cloth or half cloth interior if available as found/shown by our european friends

+1

Leather & Leatherette FTL...

canucklion · 07-10-2007, 02:45 PM

good, don't be offended

I'm still going to strangle myself when this thread pops up though, never fails, once in a blue moon, here we go again, another leather vis leatherette thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikingus

Why am I not surprised that you are the first one to post in threads like that

hehe...

no offense though I'm just having fun :rocks:

Rewted · 07-10-2007, 02:49 PM

Because we all have plastic on our home furniture too?

It's a choice, and the car isn't that expensive (yet again, subject to personal opinion).

0asis · 07-10-2007, 02:49 PM

leatherette is a tough option for warmer climate places since it isn't a breathable material like leather. your back will get all sweaty even under seasonal summer temps. too bad BMW won't make perforated leather/leatherette seats.. that would probably address the sweaty-back leatherette issue.

btinl · 07-10-2007, 02:50 PM

Can we petition for Alcantara seats?

Vikingus · 07-10-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

good, don't be offended

I'm still going to strangle myself when this thread pops up though, never fails, once in a blue moon, here we go again, another leather vis leatherette thread

lol I remember very well as I was also one of those who started a thread like that about 3 months ago... but my excuse is that I didn't have 77 posts as the OP here

I freshly registered and BAM! L or L thread

Bimmer335i · 07-10-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

I'm going to shoot myself in the head

It's OK, he's a newb...give 'em a little slack...just laugh it off...

Loomp · 07-10-2007, 02:56 PM

"Get busy livin', or get busy dien' " - Brooks

LEDZEP · 07-10-2007, 03:02 PM

Oh for God's sake!!!

KL2DC · 07-10-2007, 03:04 PM

OMG hilarious smiley, Led

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