I'm nearly sold on getting the Touring package, except for the leather. Why don't I want it? Well, leather typically does poorly in open top cars -- too much exposure to the elements (sun, possible rain, etc.) and I'm not sure its going to last as long as I would like it to, especially with my fairly lazy attitude to car interior cleaning/maintenence.
The leather in my 5 year old VW is now cracking, and looking quite a bit "stretched" from the wear and tear, especially in the drivers seat, which gets a lot more usage. I'm certain that cloth seats would look much better at that age.
In addition, leather is generally known for having much less lateral grip than even the most basic cloth, which is also very evident in my current car.
So, is it going to be possible to get the Touring package without the Leather?
Yes, I've thought about not getting the touring pack at all, but I'd really like power windows, the carpets, sound insulation, etc. The MP3 stereo I can do aftermarket, so thats not really an issue.
Steve
The leather in my 5 year old VW is now cracking, and looking quite a bit "stretched" from the wear and tear, especially in the drivers seat, which gets a lot more usage. I'm certain that cloth seats would look much better at that age.
In addition, leather is generally known for having much less lateral grip than even the most basic cloth, which is also very evident in my current car.
So, is it going to be possible to get the Touring package without the Leather?
Yes, I've thought about not getting the touring pack at all, but I'd really like power windows, the carpets, sound insulation, etc. The MP3 stereo I can do aftermarket, so thats not really an issue.
Steve