31st May 2015, 12:05
True, leather, especially today's leathers aren't as high quality as they were in older cars, which wore better and were higher quality hides IMO. Unless you're buying an S-Class Benz, then the leather is top notch. I find that cloth wears better and last longer than leather seats. The older 70s and 80s Lincoln Town Car seats were very nice, thick, plush and very comfortable; the ones in their newer cars are overly stiff, such that it makes you wonder if you're truly riding in a luxury car or a sports car. At least cloth is accommodating in all weather conditions.
Some people want to save on fuel, so having the A/C on constantly is a punishment in the MPG department and just wears out the A/C components more quickly.
I do like the combination of leather and cloth combo however.
30th May 2015, 11:39
If you keep a car over 10 years without treating the leather, usually you will have it crack. I use very high quality leather products and keep the leather supple. It's expensive and often part of an expensive ordering process. If you wear seat belts, you shouldn't be sliding anywhere. I absolutely never use silicone based products in my interiors. Slippery and films up the windows. Treating the leather is work, but it's really great.