I had the leather seat cover replaced in my 2007 Outback LL Bean after 5 months as the dye had really worn away and the surface cracked to the point that there was an actual hole in the seat. The new leather replacement (factory original, under warranty) is already showing similar wear after only THREE WEEKS. In this period, I have only put 400 (four hundred) miles on the car and I've only gotten in and out of the car about 60 (sixty) times. I am very careful about sitting down in the seat without sliding across it, especially after the first one developed a hole so quickly. I wear a smooth leather belt and I don't wear any crazy kind of abrasive or studded clothing. I have not even worn a jacket in the three weeks I've had my new seat. I don't understand why the seats have worn so quickly. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you have any suggestions for me?
(Yes, this is a duplicate of the same question I posted in the Subaru section, so you don't need to repeat...)
2007-06-28 17:36:45 · 6 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is the first time in over 30 years of buying cars that I went with the leather. I always buy cloth, as it holds you in better. The only way to get the engine I wanted was in the LL Bean edition, which comes with leather. The salesman said, "Don't worry. They will wear like iron."
2007-06-29 16:26:18 · update #1
I would really talk to Subaru about this one. I have leather seats in my Sequoia with about 125k on the clock and they still look new.
2007-06-28 17:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by tyredurgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok you could
A) Use a good Leather conditioner
B) If you live in an area where you can keep the windows cracked do so to keep it from heating up to quickly alrm with two ay remote etc
C) Use a windshield guard to block the intense heat of the sun
and
D) Use Seat covers for the front and custom seat covers for the back
Good for when u resale
but you wont be able to enjoy your leather seats
or E) Dole out some real cash for some real good leather and have the whole thing repalced again
2007-06-28 18:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by jigadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my 99 toyota 4runner limited since highschool and i just graduated college and my leather seats still look new. and i always drive people around, ever since 11th grade, my car is always full with my friends. cheap quality leather is your problem. sell the car and get cloth seats.
2007-06-28 17:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They obviously use crappy leather. Go to a camping shop or saddelry and get a leather nourishing product.
2007-06-28 17:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by lolly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
was it thick leather for seats?was it leather?not normal leather is very strong.if i goes from stitches one thing but check.sorry for you waisting money for none.
2007-06-29 02:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by babylola 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
man,for such an expensive car....that really sucks!! i wish i could help,but i always get cloth seats.
2007-06-29 12:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jaime E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋