Upgrading to Leather Seats Golf R

**jazzyjames999** · 13-01-2016, 05:44 PM

So im thinking of upgrading to leather. My car came with fabric seats and theres a place in Melbourne (used by the dealers) that will do it for approx $1500 and that includes getting the R logo on there too.

Has anyone done this in the past to any car of their cars, is it worth it?

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**Fish Jetski** · 13-01-2016, 06:58 PM

Mate...I wanted leather in my car, and ordered in Brissie. The car they had did not have leather and they did a fantastic job of it. They not only did the seats, but also did all of the arm rests, centre console, rear seats and same etc and included the R logo. I was surprised at just how the leather quality is better than the factory level. BUT...I did this at the time that the factory option was $3,100 and the leather was $2,800, so it was double what you have been quoted. For me it was still worth it. I don't know how good a quality leather you'll get for $1,500, the leather I got was soft and hard wearing so you may find you get what you pay for!

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**Mattlock** · 13-01-2016, 09:09 PM

I did my MY14 Tiguan because VW's leather upgrade was $3,500 AND I couldn't apply it to the base model (wanted a proper gearbox).

Doyle's did my leather for $2,000. They are a national company. They did everything, including the arm rests, centre console and headrests.

The beauty of the after-market leather is that you can pick the colours. I ended up with black. Leather with blue stitching to match the exterior colour.

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**jazzyjames999** · 15-01-2016, 06:58 PM

He's actually came back and said $2300 which seams more realistic. I do like how you can do different colours like black leather on the side bolsters and cream down the middle would be nice. Have you guys got any pics of yours?

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