Leather vs. Leatherette... 2008 328i impression
#31
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='609858' date='Jun 25 2008, 01:36 PM
The X5 is supposed to work as an "SUV," right? The dog goes in the back. If he's a big dog, I'll fold the seats down. You're not one of those "Pets are people, too." people, are you???
P.S.: The dog NEVER gets the shotgun LOL . That's for my other female dog.
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Originally Posted by Boxador' post='609865' date='Jun 25 2008, 01:46 PM
... You are not really legal to put your dog in the trunk of a suv because a cop can pull you over for that. ...
#33
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='609964' date='Jun 25 2008, 03:31 PM
What?? What state are you in? I've never heard of such nonsense, not to mention I see that everywhere I've been. Heck, they even sell pet nets for the back to keep the dogs from jumping to the front. I even see people with their dogs roaming free in the back of open truck beds. You just pamper your animal too much.
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Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by Boxador' post='609999' date='Jun 25 2008, 04:30 PM
... Let's just keep this thread about leather and leatherette from this point.
On topic, stop putting your dog on the leather! The Leatherette is probably a good 1/4" thick, so it should be able to take the abuse. Though, the leather is in little danger of actually ripping from his claws. It's just the surface will be scarred/marred.
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I have leather in all my cars right now...but I had leatherette in my '95 525i. After 13 years, 250,000 miles and hauling everything from people to rocks (on top of blankets) in the back seats, the leatherette literally looked brand new. Granted, I am very meticulous about my cars and take exceptionally good care of them. Bottom line...if you take the same care with leather and leatherette...hands down, the leatherette will look better after 10 years.
Oh...and I can't help but wonder how concerned someone is about their seats/interior/leather/leatherette when they let a dog climb around inside their car...those claws can't be a good thing for any part of the car.
Oh...and I can't help but wonder how concerned someone is about their seats/interior/leather/leatherette when they let a dog climb around inside their car...those claws can't be a good thing for any part of the car.
#36
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='610410' date='Jun 26 2008, 08:28 AM
Fair enough. Just want to make one clarification; the rear area of SUVs is not considered a trunk, not even in a legal sense. I believe your law would be translated to "any enclosed portion of the vehicle without proper ventilation and/or windows."
On topic, stop putting your dog on the leather! The Leatherette is probably a good 1/4" thick, so it should be able to take the abuse. Though, the leather is in little danger of actually ripping from his claws. It's just the surface will be scarred/marred.
On topic, stop putting your dog on the leather! The Leatherette is probably a good 1/4" thick, so it should be able to take the abuse. Though, the leather is in little danger of actually ripping from his claws. It's just the surface will be scarred/marred.
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