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mtech8 · #8 07-19-2010, 07:38 PM

The grass is greener on the other side... at least for me.

I wish I got nappa. I decided against it based on the non-durable nappa in our Mercedes, but after seeing it and feeling it in person in a BMW X5. I wish I got it. It's much higher quality and more durable (of course not as much as BMW Dakota). Plus the dash although never actually physically used, really adds the finishing touch.

I would never do nappa dash and dakota seats. Do all or nothing. You'll hate yourself if you have the nappa dash and sit in the dakota seats. Constant reminder of "you should have just upgraded all". But if you do decided on all dakota, there isn't anything physically reminding you (except the feel of the dakota).

I got the contour seats. Do love them, but don't really know if I would have been unhappy in the sports seats. I'm fine with firmer seats too. But don't know if the added seating positions really helped or is utilized by me. Try them out more at the dealerships. One thing about the contour that I love is the overall look of them. Especially the headrest.

Agree with nom3rcy. Just get the back seat protective covers for the kids. Plus it really depends on what you allow the kids to do. I don't permit my kids to eat in the car (unless completely supervised by an adult). No messes back there. My parents were very strict on us when we rode in their cars, we grew up fine. Plus if they are strapped in a car/booster seat most of the time. How much trouble can they really get into.

Not really a fan of the ventilated seats (until they can actually blow cold air when it's hot). Just think whatever temp the car is, it the air you'll get on your back. Not a fan of the active seats either, really feel like things jabbing at my bottom in all the wrong ways. Mercedes massaging seats are much more pleasant feeling.

On a side note, my dakota is already showing signs of wear and tear on the side of the seat (where I touch climbing in and out). Just 2 years old and less than 30K miles on it. The sports seats might show even more due to the bolster (though i can't confirm. Just a guess). Wondering how the nappa would wear since it's smoother.

Good luck with your choice. My vote it to get all nappa plus the contour.

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