I'm getting close to buying a new Jetta and I'm wondering if I should go with real leather or leatherette. I know leatherette is cheaper and I've been told it cleans up nicely for kid spills vs. real leather needs to be conditioned so it won't dry out. I'm looking to understand other pros and cons of leather vs. leatherette.
You have to remember to, that in the summer that stuff gets really hot....You will just have to watch the little ones legs in the summer. Leather is nice and I think it wipes up just as easy.. Just cary wipes with you in the car. lol Go for it, if you want the leather and can afford it... What are ya waiting for....lol Have fun....
If I were you I wouldn't get leather at all if you have kids...and leatherette wears out a lot faster than real leather...
Go with the real leather! and the heated seats! and the auto starter. Luxuries I have become accustomed to in our winters! From those I know with the letherette, it just does not stand up as well to the weather changes, etc over the years and becomes more 'brittle'.
We have real leather in our two vehicle, one light and one black. Keep in mind that the one with black gets HOT! in the summer. The interior gets hotter and it's hot to the touch. You have to be careful if kids are getting in by themselves. I spent most of this summer with a towel on my seat! I've also invested heavily in Sun Shades. The lighter interior is much cooler and ours after 5 years does not yet look dingy even though we do not put as much tlc into it as we should. The black needs just as much care, especially with the milk? splatters etc, they show white and really look bad, but are easily wiped away. Armor All has wipes for Leather too. They work great for a quick clean.
Good Luck and Congrats on getting a new car!
I never ever thought I would have leather seats AND kids. LOL My husband just bought a Jetta with leather seats by the way! I was suprised to find out how easy the seats were to clean. I would reccomend McGuires leather/conditoner for leather. It kills 2 birds with one stones and gives your car that fresh new leather smell. I still worry that the seats are going to get torn but so far so good. The seats look nice, clean up easily, are easier to condition then I thought, don't soak up liquids, and did I say they look nice? LOL Good luck! You are about to buy a great car with really nice seats! There's nothin like being a stylish mommmy. he he he
I also agree that the fake rips easily. I have leather in my vehicle and I love it. Although with MN weather it does get cold if they are not heated seats. Mine is tan and I haven't had a problem with the color fading and the vehicle is 7 years old. Have fun with the new car!
The fake rips a lot Easier it happend with our Tempo We had the car a year and started noticeing small rips on the sides of the seats. We have real leather in our Blazer I prefer the real leather It looks better feels better and keeps cleaner. In either case I would go with a Darker Gray color rather then a beige or light color Because regardless of how many times you wipe the seats down the lighter colors end up looking very dingy very Quickly.
