Leather Seats from another NB - should I?

[LadybugEwa]

I just saw these for sale locally, $500 for all seats and headrests (including side air bags) from another NB. Used for 2 years. Do you think that's a good deal?
It would be a really nice treat for Ladybug's interior even though I don't so much like sitting on leather myself
But I've got a couple of questions:
1) Would they for sure fit in my '98, or only depending on what year bug they come from?
2) Am I right in assuming that just because these are leather NB seats, they MUST be heated?
3) How much work would it be to wire these hypothetically-heated seats in to my bug, that doesn't have heated seats?
Thanks

[LadybugEwa]

[Toad]

just because they are leather does not mean they are heated. the heated seats are not terribly hard to wire up, but the switches cost a buttload from the dealer (like $100 each) so it'd be better to get them from somewhere else.

also depending on the year, the airbag or seatbelt plug is different. I know that i had to splice my 99 connectors onto the turbo s seats and vice versa for the seat swap. But if you are up to wiring hte heated seats, that is a cakewalk.

[gilligan]

Those would be a great addition to your bug baby!!!!
I would just wonder if you drive her in the winter if that leather would be a cold thing to hop onto? in the summer they would be nice though. good luck with your decision.

[LadybugEwa]

Good info there guys
I'm going to e-mail the guy and ask what year bug they're from and if they're heated. That's really what I'd want them for: a new clean look, and a toasty in the winter. Also, my bf said he'd buy my front seats to put in his baja bug (Glen) so the leather seats would turn out pretty cheap for me.

[Beetlemania]

Ewa, there's also the option of buying aftermarket seat heaters for your current seats, and I hear they're awesome on cloth!

I got a Katzkins brand when I had my seats reupholstered, and had them put the switch in the factory position, though it's not a factory looking switch. Sorry, but I don't remember the cost of them.