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Cloth seats?

Discussion in '308/328' started by mp3_e46, Jul 7, 2008.

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  1. mp3_e46

    mp3_e46 Rookie

    Mar 4, 2008
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    Sorry to post again, I am not a 308/328 owner yet but will be within a year or two (Not a Walter Mitty honest, just have other time-sinks to complete first). I did search on this too but drew a blank.

    Did any 308 or 328 have cloth seats or was leather mandatory? Here in Greenwich at the dealership near the train station I saw their silver 400 has cloth seats - of course my American work buddies laughed at cloth in such a car.

    For years I have hated not being able to buy a new BMW here in the US without leather (or -ette which is 99% the same). This is showing my age and nationality (UK), but in my mind sports cars should have a non-slip material where one's butt goes. These days even a base 911 and every Ferrari comes with leather seats - what gives?

    Presumably not using leather in a 308/328 would kill resale anyway so I guess this is a mute question.
     
  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Bullfighter, Jul 8, 2008
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2008
    Cloth center panels were offered on the 308 QV in Europe. Not sure about U.S. cars.

    FWIW, I have new leather in my 328 and it grips nicely due to the grain. Many of these cars have had their leather re-dyed, with gradually reduces the texture.

    Also, you really don't want cloth in any kind of convertible -- it gets filthy quickly.
     
  3. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    true but it feels a lot better on your legs when you are wearing shorts after it has been parked in the sun with the top down...

    I put seat covers from an MGB GT in my 74 MGB for that very reason. Cloth centers.
     
  4. dstacy

    dstacy F1 World Champ
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    Series 1 GT4's came with cloth inserts standard; solid leather was an option.
     

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