Leather? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

suprachica79 · 09-27-2011, 05:59 PM

I know this is dumb, but I have always loved leather in my cars. It doesn't appear that Scion offers a leather option for any of their current cars. I do not want to buy the subaru version, but I do want my leather, even if it does add some weight which I know takes away something from the car for a lot of you. As it appears this will be the most expensive car in their line-up, does anyone think it will be an option?

Dave-ROR · 09-27-2011, 06:03 PM

Your guess is as good as anyone else’s… just going to have to wait.

Worst case if you really want leather and it's not an option then just bring the car to an upholstery shop and have them make leather seat covers for you.

RRnold · 09-27-2011, 06:15 PM

Would a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob help your fix?

I was never a fan of leather seats because it sucks on hot days and creases too easily even with conditioner.

As Dave mentioned, we'll have to wait to D day to see whats going to be available as options.

Random_Art · 09-27-2011, 06:20 PM

You could always get the Scion version, then either:
1) Go to the Subbie dealer and order a set of leather seats to swap into the Scion
or
2) Wait a bit and see if someone would be willing to trade a set of leather seats for a set of cloth seats.

ichitaka05 · 09-27-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random_Art

You could always get the Scion version, then either:
1) Go to the Subbie dealer and order a set of leather seats to swap into the Scion
or
2) Wait a bit and see if someone would be willing to trade a set of leather seats for a set of cloth seats.

#1 is the best & fastest option... but it's not really cheap.
#2 is cheaper... but prep yourself to some wore down leather

xantonin · 09-27-2011, 06:51 PM

Leather, despite being more expensive at first, is cheaper to replace by panel if you need any work done later.

I went to an upholstery shop and the cloth costs are higher because they're usually all custom, patterned, and fancy. Leather is leather though.

Personally, I won't buy the car without leather in mine. Properly maintained, it won't wear down.

Slide · 09-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Yeah I want leather and if the Mk1 was anything to go by (Which is wont be) we might see leather...

Not holding my breath

Neutral_Eyes · 09-27-2011, 07:07 PM

Alcantara? Please?

Giccin · 09-27-2011, 07:30 PM

I was never really a fan of leather. Nice to look at but... it freaking absorbs heat like a mofo. Tears my skin apart! lol

Marrk · 09-27-2011, 07:44 PM

I like leather, but I'm going for lightness this time. If I could get leather at the same total weight as vinyl or cloth, that would be different.

I respect your leather wishes, tho. It's very cool.

Dark · 09-27-2011, 07:56 PM

I like leather and of course, I want it as an option. I don't think cloth seat is a lot lighter than leather seat, maybe a few pounds each, that's it. You can shave your weight for the sake of leather seat if you really want it. LOL

TheMachine · 09-27-2011, 08:29 PM

Most Scion dealerships offer leather as an option, usually a third party company though, not actually a Scion product. My dealership uses Classic Soft Trim for thier leather and honestly, it looks OEM.

Andy · 09-27-2011, 08:53 PM

Alcantara with Leather bolsters/wear patches pleas!

blacknbean · 09-27-2011, 09:34 PM

with the low price point i doubt it. i hate leather seats for even remotely sporty cars. it just sucks sliding around on it. plus it gets extemely hot or cold. would much rather have cloth or alcantara

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Random_Art professional smartass Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 16 speed mountain bike... Location: Georgia Posts: 659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could always get the Scion version, then either: 1) Go to the Subbie dealer and order a set of leather seats to swap into the Scion or 2) Wait a bit and see if someone would be willing to trade a set of leather seats for a set of cloth seats. __________________ Goodbye Celica, you served me well. http://artsofrandomness.blogspot.com/

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xantonin Mr. Detail Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 2003 Celica GT-S Location: Cary, NC Posts: 742 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Leather, despite being more expensive at first, is cheaper to replace by panel if you need any work done later. I went to an upholstery shop and the cloth costs are higher because they're usually all custom, patterned, and fancy. Leather is leather though. Personally, I won't buy the car without leather in mine. Properly maintained, it won't wear down. __________________

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TheMachine Scion Sales Manager Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most Scion dealerships offer leather as an option, usually a third party company though, not actually a Scion product. My dealership uses Classic Soft Trim for thier leather and honestly, it looks OEM. __________________

09-27-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
suprachica79 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: free Hyundai, 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R Location: CT Posts: 572 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Leather? I know this is dumb, but I have always loved leather in my cars. It doesn't appear that Scion offers a leather option for any of their current cars. I do not want to buy the subaru version, but I do want my leather, even if it does add some weight which I know takes away something from the car for a lot of you. As it appears this will be the most expensive car in their line-up, does anyone think it will be an option?

09-27-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Your guess is as good as anyone else’s… just going to have to wait. Worst case if you really want leather and it's not an option then just bring the car to an upholstery shop and have them make leather seat covers for you. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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Slide Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Toyota Aristo Location: Brisbane,Aust Posts: 796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I want leather and if the Mk1 was anything to go by (Which is wont be) we might see leather... Not holding my breath

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Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alcantara? Please?

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Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like leather, but I'm going for lightness this time. If I could get leather at the same total weight as vinyl or cloth, that would be different. I respect your leather wishes, tho. It's very cool.

09-27-2011, 07:56 PM	#11
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like leather and of course, I want it as an option. I don't think cloth seat is a lot lighter than leather seat, maybe a few pounds each, that's it. You can shave your weight for the sake of leather seat if you really want it. LOL

09-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#13
Andy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Sherwood Forest - UK Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alcantara with Leather bolsters/wear patches pleas!

09-27-2011, 09:34 PM	#14
blacknbean Butterscotch Boss Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: 335i Location: SF Posts: 71 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	with the low price point i doubt it. i hate leather seats for even remotely sporty cars. it just sucks sliding around on it. plus it gets extemely hot or cold. would much rather have cloth or alcantara

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