Re: Infiniti's weak leather
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Re: Infiniti's weak leather
I drive by the local Infiniti dealership about 3 times per week and today was the first that I saw an '07 there, let alone outside. In person, IMO, it was much more attractive than in the pics. Parked directly next to an M, it stood meaner, leaner, and lower.
The dealership near me is no good (no deals on anything, poor customer service) and I just got a nasty look from a salesman as he walked in with his lunch, no "Hello" or "Do you need help?". Anyway, I walked around the car for 2 quick minutes as it was raining pretty steadily.
I love the new interior design and while the graphite leather *looked* better and had a light grey stitching (cool) to offset the black leather, in the lower chair bolsters, there was already creasing (!!!). The car had to have been delivered within the week and if they let a select few drive it, it may have had 100 or so miles on it. Is this unacceptable or is it me?
The dealership near me is no good (no deals on anything, poor customer service) and I just got a nasty look from a salesman as he walked in with his lunch, no "Hello" or "Do you need help?". Anyway, I walked around the car for 2 quick minutes as it was raining pretty steadily.
I love the new interior design and while the graphite leather *looked* better and had a light grey stitching (cool) to offset the black leather, in the lower chair bolsters, there was already creasing (!!!). The car had to have been delivered within the week and if they let a select few drive it, it may have had 100 or so miles on it. Is this unacceptable or is it me?
#3
Originally Posted by G35stilez
... in the lower chair bolsters, there was already creasing (!!!). The car had to have been delivered within the week and if they let a select few drive it, it may have had 100 or so miles on it. Is this unacceptable or is it me?
If by "creasing" you mean a sharp fold in the leather, for instance, near a seam, that's another problem entirely. That shouldn't be there.
#4
I had 2003 G35 coupe with Graphite leather. Although it showed some degree of minor wear on the bottom cushion, its overall quality and feel never disappointed me.
Based on what I've seen on the photos, the new G35 leather looks even better. Don't plan to keep the car for more than 4 years, so I won't mind some wear on the seat as long as it doesn't tear up.
I'm more concerned about how it drives and its reliability; both I expect to be good. Realistically speaking, we shouldn't expect too much from low $30k "sport premium" sedan. I'm still amazed at Infiniti for delivering such value to this price range. We cannot expect G's leather to be top quality.
IMO the best leather in the business is by far Mercedes. It may not look or feel soft as Lexus, but it will last almost forever. Never liked the BMW's leather, except for 7 series. My friend owned '98 CLK320 for about 8 years and his leather still look and feel brand new. I really mean brand new! This is where Mercedes differs from others; it takes years to appreciate its true quality.
Based on what I've seen on the photos, the new G35 leather looks even better. Don't plan to keep the car for more than 4 years, so I won't mind some wear on the seat as long as it doesn't tear up.
I'm more concerned about how it drives and its reliability; both I expect to be good. Realistically speaking, we shouldn't expect too much from low $30k "sport premium" sedan. I'm still amazed at Infiniti for delivering such value to this price range. We cannot expect G's leather to be top quality.
IMO the best leather in the business is by far Mercedes. It may not look or feel soft as Lexus, but it will last almost forever. Never liked the BMW's leather, except for 7 series. My friend owned '98 CLK320 for about 8 years and his leather still look and feel brand new. I really mean brand new! This is where Mercedes differs from others; it takes years to appreciate its true quality.
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Originally Posted by luxman
This is where Mercedes differs from others; it takes years to appreciate its true quality.
Hahahaha, for a moment there I thought you used the words "mercedes" and "quality" in the same sentence. Oh wait, you did....but I guess "quality" might not mean "reliability"...because that a Mercedes ain't. Give me a reliable Japanese car anyday.
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Originally Posted by dentalstud
Hahahaha, for a moment there I thought you used the words "mercedes" and "quality" in the same sentence. Oh wait, you did....but I guess "quality" might not mean "reliability"...because that a Mercedes ain't. Give me a reliable Japanese car anyday.
It's true that Mercedes had some serious quality and sub-par material use for some years. But the recent Merdedes, especially new S class and improved E class, are so much better and starting to retake the throne. Only time will tell the real story.
You got to see my friend's CLK320 interior. Its style still looks great and everything inside looks and feels brand new. The car has almost 150k miles and still runs like a brand new car. No Japanese cars, including Lexus LS, can say the same for after 8 years of use.
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I personally don't think Infiniti has weak leather at all. After 3 years of ownership of my 03 G35, my seats look like brand new. I do have a little bit of creasing in my 2000 QX4, but it is almost 7 years old. I condition my seats on a regular basis so maybe that is why my seats look like new.
#11
Originally Posted by ElixXxeR
Mercedes used to be the icon of quality...not so at all anymore. Interior quality master = Audi by a massive margin.
Anyway...I don't think Infinitis have weak leather.
#12
Originally Posted by kraqcommando
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#14
I haven't been to Tokyo, but based on what I've heard, BΜW is the Japanese BΜW.
Long as we're talking about leather (the upholstery kind), allow me to raise a topic that's probably been kicked around repeatedly over the past few years in connection with the '03-'06 - How much of the '07's upholstery is real leather, and how much is synthetic? Since the official '07 web site refers to "leather-finished seats", or some similar weasel-wording, I would imagine that only the bottom and seatback surfaces between the bolsters on the front seats are real leather on the '07. For personal reasons, it wouldn't bother me if the upholstery is mostly synthetic, but leather and synthetic upholstery require different care and that's why I'm wondering.
Long as we're talking about leather (the upholstery kind), allow me to raise a topic that's probably been kicked around repeatedly over the past few years in connection with the '03-'06 - How much of the '07's upholstery is real leather, and how much is synthetic? Since the official '07 web site refers to "leather-finished seats", or some similar weasel-wording, I would imagine that only the bottom and seatback surfaces between the bolsters on the front seats are real leather on the '07. For personal reasons, it wouldn't bother me if the upholstery is mostly synthetic, but leather and synthetic upholstery require different care and that's why I'm wondering.
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Originally Posted by canuck
I personally don't think Infiniti has weak leather at all. After 3 years of ownership of my 03 G35, my seats look like brand new. I do have a little bit of creasing in my 2000 QX4, but it is almost 7 years old. I condition my seats on a regular basis so maybe that is why my seats look like new.