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MS3 Sport Seats...cloth stretching?
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:14
by mOOsE
Just wanted to see what kind of condition everyone's seats are in. I have had this car for less than a year and noticed that I have already developed loose fabric on the seat bottoms, mainly on the sides. Seems like either the fabric or foam has changed awfully quick for such a new car. Will post pics later today. Anyone else having similar results?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:14
by mOOsE
pics, as promised. Just haven't had seats develop these sort of wrinkles so early on... anyone with another ms3 sport chime in?


Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:14
by Huzer21
Granted a completely different car, but my 6i fabric was horrible on my car. My seats looked like yours. You woulda thought that I had 100k+ miles on it the way the fabric looked after 30k miles. Eventually, the seat foam popped off the frame on the side bolsters, and the metal rubbed a hole through the fabric. The entire seatback had to be replaced under warranty.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:14
by mOOsE
yeah, I can't honestly see these seats lasting more than 60K. Considering this is about 8K miles. May go talk to Clark, hes been a good guy so far.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:14
by dommo_g
Are you a little wide in the hips?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:14
by Colombia28
^ HAHA ^
I haven't looked at mine. But next time i go for a drive ill take a look. Had my car for over a year now, so mine should be bad if they are :/ . We shall see.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:14
by mOOsE
dommo_g wrote:Are you a little wide in the hips?
I lol'd...but no.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:14
by JROD
My drivers side looks identical to yours and I only have 7K on my car. I should also note that I am extremely careful when getting in and out of my car. I pay close attention to where I put my leg to avoid putting extra stress in that spot. Does anyone know if the dealer will take care of this? I am actually pretty pissed about it because I am super anal.....
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:14
by Gmoney
I have a MS6, I am seeing the same thing. I bought the car brand new, 2 1/2 years ago and it has not gotten worse then what you guys are mentioning. just some crinkles from getting in and out all the time. I agree it should not show this early......
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:14
by firestoned
Leather FTW
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:14
by Gmoney
firestoned wrote:Leather FTW
I wish I had gotten it, the only car available in the LPlat at the time I bought was the two tone leather.........YUCK
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:14
by Colombia28
I'm not a fan of leather in most cases. Just not for me i guess.
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:14
by JROD
Colombia28 wrote:I'm not a fan of leather in most cases. Just not for me i guess.
I am definitely not either.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:14
by kingtut
Leather's okay, but still stretches and rips just like cloth. The first time I got into the MS3 I asked myself how long until the side panel craps out.... I had the same exact problem with my leather seats before the MS3. The driver's side left panel stretched until it tore. I went and had it replaced- it didn't take much longer until it happened again

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:14
by firestoned
Ill admit, my ass isnt the smallest, but y'all must be carryin around alot of junk in yer trunk, cause my seats still look new...