Leather Seats for a 1999 GLS

[Critter]

I'm looking for leather seats to replace my drivers seat. It's got a big rip in it and it looks god awful! Problem is that its heated seat which is a problem when it comes replacing it... or so I've heard. Anyone have ony suggestions or places to look into?

[CASilBug]

Try an auto upholstery shop. They should be able to remake the seat better than new if its badly torn.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by Critter

I'm looking for leather seats to replace my drivers seat. It's got a big rip in it and it looks god awful! Problem is that its heated seat which is a problem when it comes replacing it... or so I've heard. Anyone have ony suggestions or places to look into?

Are you looking for leather or leatherette (real or faux). And becareful, most people don't know or understand the difference, they think they have leather and it's "leatherette". "If it don't smell like leather, it ain't!" And a world of difference in it's care and upkeep!

Starting at about $250 + shipping, for used front leather seats arond the web, $750 and up for a whole front and back setup, even more with the door and rear side panels. Shipping can easily run $200 and up. Some sellers won't deal with shipping. Local pick-up only. Different levels of design and quality through the 12 yeart run of the NB, but they all interchange, P&P so to speak. If your heaters work, they are actually a pad that you should be able to remove and re-install in any set of seats.

Try a local junk yard. Typically you don't need to hit more than one. If they don't have them, they broadcast immediately to all the other locals, and someone who has a set will respond.

Btw - leather and letherette complete replacement work in a trim shop will far exceed the prices I have indicated for used sets. Just a leather seat bottom can easily top $250.

New covers, can be bought all over the web, but beware, there is a lot of junk out there. And the install onto your frames is not an easy project.

Hope this helps!

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MORAV