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  1. alert1

    alert1 Karting

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    #1 alert1, Jun 18, 2005
    I've found a red on tan 328. The driver's seat has a thumbnail-size blemish caused from entry and the carpet is faded with age. There is also a thumbne ail-size tear between the drivers and passenger seats.

    Questions: 1.) If I replace the interior upholstery and/or seats through a competent upholstery house, will it affect the resale value of the car? Will it improve the value?

    2.) Are factory carpets and upholstery available somewhere?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #2 Dave, Jun 18, 2005
    I ordered a carpet kit from GAHH and replaced all the carpet myself.
    I also had a local upholstery shop re-do my seats and door skins.

    Will it affect the resale value of the car?

    Well, which would you rather buy, a car with faded original carpet
    and torn original seats, or a car with fresh carpet and leather?
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

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    #3 Steve Magnusson, Jun 18, 2005
    IMO a fresh interior (that uses/matches the stock materials in look and cost) is always a plus compared to a tattered original interior -- or were you thinking "ostrich would be cool"? ;)

    World Upholstery (http://www.worlduph.com/ferrari.htm) and ReOriginals have also been mentioned along with GAHH as good sources for seating or carpet "kits" that your local upholstery shop can install. But I'd also give FerrariUK a chance to quote price/availability since they cover your model.
     
  4. alert1

    alert1 Karting

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    #4 alert1, Jun 18, 2005
    I agree... it's just that in my search for a car, everyone I talked to said: "Everything's original"

    I just don't know how important "all original" is...
     
  5. idoc

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    #5 idoc, Jun 18, 2005
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    How much did it cost do redo your doorskins? I got a quote of $950 a door and I thought that that was a bit high.
     
  6. Dave

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    #6 Dave, Jun 20, 2005
    If I remember right, I had both seats done as well as the matching leather for each door for under a grand total.
    And I have an extra skin incase I need to have repairs done.
     
  7. scott1967

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    #7 scott1967, Jun 20, 2005
    I used GAHH for my new carpet. I think it looks great and it was fairly easy to install.

    Scott
     

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