Cannot decide if I really care about leather (thing holding me back on 2SS vs. 1SS) - Page 2

Waiting46 · 08-26-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mako22

having had both, leather is not worth spending the extra $$$ on compared to some other options you could have (e.g. MRC).

Additional (Inflammatory) Comment: Do we really need heated seats & heated steering wheels??? We have really become a nation of sissies (oooh my steering wheel is cold!)

to be fair, there is no reason to avoid it if its an option, that's like saying I don't want a mattress because I can sleep on the floor

Also, living in Ohio there have been days when I got in the car, took off my gloves, touched the steering wheel, and put my gloves right the hell back on; I don't want to think about people that live in the colder climates

Stex · 08-26-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SUMMIT WHITE SS

I want leather, but don't want all the other stuff on the 2SS. I will have Katskins leather added afterwards. Even the kit is only about $750, and my shop will install it for a few hundred bucks...this way I can pick exactly what I want.

This, yes. Katzkin has nice perforated leather that is a grade above the oem. The price given by the dealer in post#4 above is crazy high. Ask a couple of dealers and you will find the shop they all use for after market stuff like leather and sun roofs. May have to call to check on perforated leather.

http://www.katzkin.com/

wakespeak · 08-26-2015, 09:09 AM

I wonder if for the '17 or '18 MY if there will be some tweaking with options. Maybe a Recaro option will be available with the 1SS.

I don't mind cloth seats but they retain everything and overtime the car smells like a gym locker, pollen, etc. Also some stains become permanent. Perhaps the cloth can be easily cleaned?

F N MUSCLE · 08-26-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stex

This, yes. Katzkin has nice perforated leather that is a grade above the oem. The price given by the dealer in post#4 above is crazy high. Ask a couple of dealers and you will find the shop they all use for after market stuff like leather and sun roofs. May have to call to check on perforated leather.

http://www.katzkin.com/

Straight from Katzkins website. But then again, I don't really have any connections or hookups in the industry so that is retail pricing. Guess I should have states that.

shaffe · 08-26-2015, 09:19 AM

I have always had leather interior in my vehicles. However, cloth interior now is alot nicer than it used to be and while I think I would still prefer leather, almost every car now puts leather in a higher trim only with a bunch of other options I don't care about

jaymsu · 08-26-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JClay

2016 2SS is one of the most comfortable seats I seat in. A huge improvement over last gen.

Little off the topic, but what do you think of the support from the seat? I haven't had a chance to sit in one. I know it won't be like Recaro seats, but do you think the seat is worthy of being in a sports car?

i007spectre · 08-26-2015, 12:53 PM

My only concern over the leather seats is that the white interior looks great with the blue exterior. But white leather will be a pain to keep clean.

shaffe · 08-26-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

My only concern over the leather seats is that the white interior looks great with the blue exterior. But white leather will be a pain to keep clean.

I have white leather in my car......never again. Never again will I own a car with white interior is a DD

i007spectre · 08-26-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shaffe

I have white leather in my car......never again. Never again will I own a car with white interior is a DD

It stinks, cause it looks so good.

I need to see Kalahari with blue exterior.

Black is just too boring.

rayhawk · 08-26-2015, 02:17 PM

I have cloth in my Trailblazer, and they have held up very well with basically no maintenance. Very comfortable, no sliding, and never gets hot. Leather, especially in hot sunny climates, doesn't seem to hold up as well. With that said, leather looks much nicer, and I think the additional options that come on the 2SS are worth it. I miss the extra options more than I miss the leather in my truck.

mcsoul · 08-26-2015, 02:35 PM

I sat in front of the interior configurator for 10 minutes switching between
1SS and 2SS and have come to the conclusion that I like the extra buttons
on the 2SS

I think I would like the LED lighting package too.

KMPrenger · 08-26-2015, 03:32 PM

I think the answer is simple. Can you easily (or do you at least not mind) afford an extra 4+ grand for a 2SS over a 1SS?

I can afford it yes, but I chose long ago not to spend over a certain amount on a new Camaro no matter what....so 1SS it is for me.

JClay · 08-26-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymsu

Little off the topic, but what do you think of the support from the seat? I haven't had a chance to sit in one. I know it won't be like Recaro seats, but do you think the seat is worthy of being in a sports car?

In short yes. Its' side bolsters gives you enough support to keep you centered, and the seats doesn't feel like cheap leather. At least the ventilated ones don't.

Emig5m · 08-30-2015, 04:47 PM

I really like the alcantara suede in my Lightning better than straight leather or cloth. It's like the best of both worlds- the grip and ventilation of cloth with a more premium look. My Gen 5 leather at under 18,000 miles is already showing wear. Straight cloth just has a cheap feel/impression to it, I would probably go with leather over cloth if budget wasn't an issue.

08-26-2015, 09:09 AM	#17
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	I wonder if for the '17 or '18 MY if there will be some tweaking with options. Maybe a Recaro option will be available with the 1SS. I don't mind cloth seats but they retain everything and overtime the car smells like a gym locker, pollen, etc. Also some stains become permanent. Perhaps the cloth can be easily cleaned? __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

08-26-2015, 02:17 PM	#24
rayhawk Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,060 View My Garage	I have cloth in my Trailblazer, and they have held up very well with basically no maintenance. Very comfortable, no sliding, and never gets hot. Leather, especially in hot sunny climates, doesn't seem to hold up as well. With that said, leather looks much nicer, and I think the additional options that come on the 2SS are worth it. I miss the extra options more than I miss the leather in my truck. __________________

08-26-2015, 03:32 PM	#26
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I think the answer is simple. Can you easily (or do you at least not mind) afford an extra 4+ grand for a 2SS over a 1SS? I can afford it yes, but I chose long ago not to spend over a certain amount on a new Camaro no matter what....so 1SS it is for me. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-26-2015, 09:19 AM	#19
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	I have always had leather interior in my vehicles. However, cloth interior now is alot nicer than it used to be and while I think I would still prefer leather, almost every car now puts leather in a higher trim only with a bunch of other options I don't care about

08-26-2015, 12:53 PM	#21
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	My only concern over the leather seats is that the white interior looks great with the blue exterior. But white leather will be a pain to keep clean.

08-26-2015, 02:35 PM	#25
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	I sat in front of the interior configurator for 10 minutes switching between 1SS and 2SS and have come to the conclusion that I like the extra buttons on the 2SS I think I would like the LED lighting package too.

08-30-2015, 04:47 PM	#28
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	I really like the alcantara suede in my Lightning better than straight leather or cloth. It's like the best of both worlds- the grip and ventilation of cloth with a more premium look. My Gen 5 leather at under 18,000 miles is already showing wear. Straight cloth just has a cheap feel/impression to it, I would probably go with leather over cloth if budget wasn't an issue.

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