05-14-2012, 10:41 AM | #1 |
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M-Sport: Hexagon Anthracite fabric/Alcantara vs Leather Dakota
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I'm curious as to what the difference between these is, in terms quality and comfortability. Which one do you prefer with your M-Sport F20? I was dead set on buying an Urban Line F20, until i saw an Estoril Blue M-Sport at work today.... My gawd... it is breath-taking! So it's decided... Estoril Blue M-Sport it is! Just a lil indicisive in terms of the Leather or the fabric/Alcantara as i've never seen the fabric/Alcantara before. I could really save the cash... But i don't want to compromise on quality. |
05-14-2012, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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Alcantara is standard in the UK- not sure about SA.
I've test driven both leather and Alcantara- and i much prefer Alcantara- its much more conformable, exclusive for M-Sport, and has Estoril Blue stitching! Unless you need hardwaring leather for kids, i would, and did, go for Alcantara |
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05-14-2012, 12:46 PM | #3 |
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I ordered mine in the Dakota....I think it's the bees knees when it comes to sports seats :-)
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05-14-2012, 04:53 PM | #4 |
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Initially I decided to go with Dakota leather. That was until I saw pictures of the standard M-sport interior in Alcantara/fabric After that I decided to go for the Alcantara/fabric interior because it looked comfortable, exclusive and very pretty. A nice side effect was that it saved me some money too, but that was not the important issue here.
After getting the car two weeks ago, I enjoy every second in those seats. They are actually a lot more comfortable than the nappa leather seats in my F12, in terms of surface and material feel. (Not in terms of the seat construction itself, allthough even this is very good...). I probably would be willing to pay extra for the Alcantara/fabric if Dakota were standard. Instead I saved money by having the best seats. Win/win!
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05-14-2012, 07:49 PM | #5 |
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We don't get alcatara as an option here in Oz on the m sport so it's leather only I'm afraid.
A couple of people have complained here that there is stiching in the middle of the leather and it can get a bit uncomfortable. I'm hoping that won't be an issue for me. |
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05-15-2012, 09:42 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Guys,
I guess Alacantra it is... It looks SICK! I'm in my mid 20's and not planning to have kids anytime soon. I wonder how the Alacantra holds up over a couple of years though... Wouldn't want it falling apart on me! lol |
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10-09-2013, 09:03 AM | #10 |
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I had exactly the same dilemma! I have my car on order - 120d M Sport Auto. My original spec included leather and heated seats, but it was pushing my monthly payment just out of my budget. So I decided to forego the leather and heated heats, I hope I made the right decision!
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