i don't think it's a normal problem when it looks like that. that's not just a crease from our butts pressing on the leather and weathering. that is a manufacturer's defect and that shouldn't have made it to the dealership like that. that shows a very poor understanding of product inspection. that is unacceptable and you shouldn't "live" with it. ur not paying the price of a ferrari but i'll guarantee that would be unacceptable in a brand new kia spectra. ask for a different leg extension please.

 

I don't think it is a defect, just normal factory crease. Too bad it is at an obvious spot. You should test drive it too.
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2008 G35 Journey Ivory/Stone+Prem&Sport Pkg.

 

Looks like a pucker near the stitching of the center panel.

It would bug most folks but I doubt it will get a replacement seat from the dealer, maybe a stretch and stitch from a local upholstery shop...THAT might open a can of worms if they don't put the cover back on properly.

It is easy for us to say... but try and get used to it. By the way, my G35x has been loved and looked after, is pristine after nine months, with only 3,000 miles and it has a couple of creases on the driver's seat.

That's the nature of leather, I guess

 

I personally don't see what the big deal is. Leather is a natural skin, so creasing will happen anyways.

 

that's nothing

 

Not a big deal IMO

 

IMO there is no reason to settle for it without a substantial discount. Its not that big of a deal, but when you are dropping 41k on a new car it should be 100% perfect. On used cars you might have to settle for little things here and there. But, if you can use this as a bargaining chip and get a great deal on the car then go for it.

 

What do you consider a great deal? I highly doubt the dealer will discount anything substantial over something this small. Heck, I wouldn't even surprised if the dealer doesn't offer any additional discounting at all.

 

My guess is that the dealer will claim that leather is a natural material and as such it has imperfections.

 

It's no big deal, but it is a good starting point in the negotiations. $41K less $4k sounds about right to me.

 

I have black leather seats and I live in Arizona. I bought two sheepskin seat covers that cover all of the seat.
They were feel great.
Just another angle to consider.

 

but it and then lemon that ****! lol j/k

I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's only a new car for a few days. After that, you'll forget about it.

 

I havent been following the prices of the 08s at all. They are a bit out of reach for a broke grad student, so I cant really comment on what a great deal is. But I'm sure that the actual #s of a great deal can be done with a little research on this site. I know that the defect is not that big of a deal, but its still a defect on a brand new 41k car. If the dealer isnt willing to discount the car or fix the seat, why settle for a brand new car with a defect? just keep searching untill you find the perfect car or even order it straight from infiniti just the way you want it. There is no point in having to settle for a defect on a brand new car without compensation in the price.

 

hehe

 

Thanks for all your replies. It's great to get everyone's point of view.

After reviewing photos of many other sport seats, this "fold" is obviously a factory defect. I've decided that I would not take delivery of the car unless the part was replaced. It is really too bad since finding a Desert Platinum with nav/sport/premium/tech and rear spoiler is pretty hard.

Dean