E46 M3 - new purchase, seat question

[andyr]

Hi

I've just bought an E46 M3. I'm sure this question has been asked many times but I cant find it after half an hour of pressing "prev" !

The front seats are quite worn - particularly on the drivers bolster (seems a common problem).

Does anyone know where I could get the leather replaced for a reasonable cost ?

I've contacted one place and its 1800 quid for both front seats, full replacement. Probably a bit too steep for me.

Thanks in advance.

[SebringMan]

What colour are the seats? I'd be tempted to go secondhand. With searching I reckon a good set will come up cheaper.

[Smuler]

I tend to agree Sebring.

Quarry motors have a reputation for breakers and they have a low mileage M3, maybe seats from that (or others) be cheaper

http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/3series.aspx?udt_536...

[Cactussed]

If the leather isn't torn, you could try reconnolising.
Check out liquidleather or furniture clinic.

Otherwise, check out bespokeleathering, who specialise in M3's over on the e36coupe site.

[andyr]

Hi Cactussed ... thanks. The quote for 1800 was from those guys. I'm sure they would do an excellent job, but I think that price is too much.

Its really just the side bolsters that are worn/torn.

Sebring/Smuler - thx I've looked at a few second hand sets of seats but most are quite worn. I guess its a waiting game until the right set come up.

I think I'm going to see if I can just get bespoke leathering to just change the side bolsters where most of the damage is.

Thanks for the replies.

[Cactussed]

I'm assuming 1800 is for a full retrim, rather than simply recondition with 1 or 2 panels replaced?

[appletonn]

I'm selling the black nappa interior from my 2002 M3 coupe - previous owner had swapped the original kiwi leather our for this black set, but I'm putting it back to as it came from factory & I actually really like the kiwi!

Bolster on both seats are in nice condition. These are not heated front seats though. PM me if you're interested & I'll send you some close up pics

[RS Grant]

I got quoted £1250+VAT for a leather retrim of front seats, rear seats, centre armrest and door cards in an E90 yesterday. That's not from a dodgy backstreet place either, Transcal in Livingston are a pretty well known company.


Cheers,
Grant

[AshBurrows]

Get on m3cutters and places you'll pick up a decent full heated set with little wear for probably 5-600. Loads of people making track cars so always plenty for sale.

[andyr]

@Cutcassed - yes front seats and armrest minus the head rests (which are fine)

If I had it done I think the car would be pretty much back to showroom condition.

[andyr]

@Grant...thats a pretty good price - worth it I reckon. I'll look them up.

[andyr]

@appleton

Thanks for the offer. Mine are heated though.

[andyr]

@Ashburrows

Good advice .. I'll check out the site.

My car is a 56 plate so in general its not bad. Its just a couple of leather panels that are the problem and I'd rather try and replace them than repair.

I'm completely anal about car interiors !

[adbett]

Doesnt the wear on the leather accelerate as the bolster softens? So I would think you need to replace the bolster foam as well?