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It really looks like something somewhat sharp snagged the seat and tore it. When synthetic leathers and certain cheap leather products delaminate, it almost always occurs on a single panel and in a much larger area. What you've depicted shows abrasion/cut/tear, especially since the issue occurred on two separate panels, in the same area of the seat, and in an area very exposed to abrasion, wear and tears, etc.
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Cow hide is one the the strongest materials on the planet. Especially steer hide. It is superior to synthetic materials in every way if protected, which BMW leather is protected leather. I always wondered why folks go the synthetic route thinking it will hold up better...it does not. The only place where I think synthetic may do a little better is wrinkles. Cow Hide stretches more, so you will get more puddling and wrinkles over time.
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Sorry you are having to deal with this in a brand-new -- and much-anticipated -- car, Bent. Stuff like this can take a bit of the shine off the experience but in two years -- especially as you say you have kids -- a certain amount of wear and tear will go mercifully unnoticed or at least un-worried about.
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It's not too much to ask, and I would be seriously working on this being "good willed" for you through BMW NA and your local dealer.
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Generally speaking, bonded leather is far inferior to 100 percent leather in both strength and durability. That's why you don't see bonded leather motorcycle jackets/suits, or bonded leather horse saddles, or bonded leather (real) cowboy boots, etc. Depending on the grade, size, and treatment (chrome tanned steer hide vs., say, softened and supple napa leather), this is why 100 percent leather costs so much more, which is why you can buy full-size "leather" sofas for a grand instead of $3-$4k. So, YMMV, but leather is not always the better option. Dakota leather, IMHO, is not the better option because, well, it's sorta-kinda fake.
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I had this same issue with red leather within 6 months of ownership. My damage was less holes and more abrasions on the piping. The dealer blamed it on me. They said they'd repair just once then it was all on me. I'm careful getting out of the car and didn't like their finger pointing. I called customer service and they gave me the same offer. All told, the leather quality is just not very good on the 2'er.
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It is what it is...it's not just the 2er...it's all BMWs with Dakota or Nevada leather. It is not full grain leather and is made from splits and highly processed with embossed grain and heavy protective coating which will keep if from fading. However protected leather is not immune to abrashion marks. It does breath though unlike leatherette which will make you sweat in the summer heat. |
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I did absolute zero maintenance on leather seats in my 2001 330i. When I sold it last year after 180K miles it was kind of dirty and had a few surface cracks but otherwise held up well.
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