Cloth vs. Leather - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scotsman · 06-02-2009, 01:01 PM

I've noticed most of our members who have opted for the SS have gone for the 2SS model. Certainly nice but also a little pricier for the budget minded enthusiast such as myself. So, to those of you who have actually gotten to look at multiple examples in person I ask you what's your take on the leather vs. cloth scenario? I did drive a V6 with cloth and have yet to see any other model with leather. I thought the cloth interior of the 6 was OK, didn't really like the color (beige) as it generated an atmosphere on the inside I didn't feel was "me". The cloth in the 8 looks different from that of the 6 when equipped so as well, or at least that's the appearance to me. Could be wrong? Thanks guys!

Lee9710 · 06-02-2009, 01:05 PM

I liked the cloth in the V8 so we ordered a 1SS. I dont need all that extra stuff. The leather looks good too, but I have always been a fan of cloth in my fast cars.

Scotsman · 06-02-2009, 01:09 PM

Cloth definitely seems like it would grip better in a performance car for enthusiastic driving. I think if I had an M3 or some upper-crust luxo/sports mobile I'd definitely do some Alcantara/non-leather sports seats.

IROCanSS · 06-02-2009, 01:13 PM

test drove a 1lt... didn't like the feel of the seats, sent to another dealer and sat in a (sold order) 2lt... hands down more comfort and much classier.. i know its a Camaro but I am replacing a Corvette... ordered a 2SS

Lee9710 · 06-02-2009, 01:14 PM

IMO I feel more like part of the car when the cloth seats are comfortable. They dont get hot or cold with the weather. And some leather Ive sat in you get that leathery noise when you move. But to each his or her own.

Richochet83 · 06-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I have a 2LT which comes with leather and it feel better than the cloth to me.

Chevyrocker · 06-02-2009, 01:15 PM

I think the leather in the 2SS is fantastic. Not to mention the other upgrades (Boston Acoustics, 4 pack gauges, ABL, door panels, dash panel, etc) are well worth the money.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-02-2009, 01:19 PM

For a car like this, I think leather is the way to go. It will just stay cleaner and just looks sharper for my taste. Yes, the upgrades with the BA system is amazing. Better than my Pathfinder Bose system, and that is a hard system to top, imo.

rays · 06-02-2009, 01:21 PM

Sat in both. I like the leather much better. This will be the first leather car I have ever had. The leather in this car is much nicer than any other leather car I've sat in. F-150, Volvo, can't think of any others right now. Sure beats my old 1978 Genuine vinyl bench seat Monte Carlo

PQ · 06-02-2009, 01:21 PM

The leather in my car feels better to me than the leather in Bonnies Lexus.

SirBrad · 06-02-2009, 01:22 PM

I didn't mind the cloth seats in the 1LT I test drove. But I ordered one with leather and love it. It smells great and looks very classy and sharp. Seats were very comfortable as well.

And like Brian said, it'll stay cleaner.

Leather is the way to go.

TomServo · 06-02-2009, 01:29 PM

I haven't see a cloth interior in a Camaro yet, but if it's as nice at the cloth used on the Pontiac G6 I could very easily buy and live with cloth.

Richochet83 · 06-02-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

I think the leather in the 2SS is fantastic. Not to mention the other upgrades (Boston Acoustics, 4 pack gauges, ABL, door panels, dash panel, etc) are well worth the money.

Right...I wish I had the ABL on my dash. That would make the inside of the even more crazy

Hemlawk · 06-02-2009, 01:59 PM

I tend to spill my drinks and stain the cloth. I'll might go with 2LT...

I know I shouldnt even drink coffee/soda in the camaro, but I know I will probably end up drinking in it eventually. Leather will be easier to clean.

06-02-2009, 01:01 PM	#1
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Cloth vs. Leather I've noticed most of our members who have opted for the SS have gone for the 2SS model. Certainly nice but also a little pricier for the budget minded enthusiast such as myself. So, to those of you who have actually gotten to look at multiple examples in person I ask you what's your take on the leather vs. cloth scenario? I did drive a V6 with cloth and have yet to see any other model with leather. I thought the cloth interior of the 6 was OK, didn't really like the color (beige) as it generated an atmosphere on the inside I didn't feel was "me". The cloth in the 8 looks different from that of the 6 when equipped so as well, or at least that's the appearance to me. Could be wrong? Thanks guys! __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

06-02-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
Lee9710 Drives: 2013 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 632 View My Garage	I liked the cloth in the V8 so we ordered a 1SS. I dont need all that extra stuff. The leather looks good too, but I have always been a fan of cloth in my fast cars. __________________ Proud Owner of the baddest Camaro ever built ZL1

06-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Cloth definitely seems like it would grip better in a performance car for enthusiastic driving. I think if I had an M3 or some upper-crust luxo/sports mobile I'd definitely do some Alcantara/non-leather sports seats. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

06-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#5
Lee9710 Drives: 2013 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 632 View My Garage	IMO I feel more like part of the car when the cloth seats are comfortable. They dont get hot or cold with the weather. And some leather Ive sat in you get that leathery noise when you move. But to each his or her own. __________________ Proud Owner of the baddest Camaro ever built ZL1

06-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 485	I have a 2LT which comes with leather and it feel better than the cloth to me. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23412

06-02-2009, 01:13 PM	#4
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	test drove a 1lt... didn't like the feel of the seats, sent to another dealer and sat in a (sold order) 2lt... hands down more comfort and much classier.. i know its a Camaro but I am replacing a Corvette... ordered a 2SS

06-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	I think the leather in the 2SS is fantastic. Not to mention the other upgrades (Boston Acoustics, 4 pack gauges, ABL, door panels, dash panel, etc) are well worth the money. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

06-02-2009, 01:19 PM	#8
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	For a car like this, I think leather is the way to go. It will just stay cleaner and just looks sharper for my taste. Yes, the upgrades with the BA system is amazing. Better than my Pathfinder Bose system, and that is a hard system to top, imo.

06-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#9
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Sat in both. I like the leather much better. This will be the first leather car I have ever had. The leather in this car is much nicer than any other leather car I've sat in. F-150, Volvo, can't think of any others right now. Sure beats my old 1978 Genuine vinyl bench seat Monte Carlo __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

06-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	The leather in my car feels better to me than the leather in Bonnies Lexus. __________________

06-02-2009, 01:22 PM	#11
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	I didn't mind the cloth seats in the 1LT I test drove. But I ordered one with leather and love it. It smells great and looks very classy and sharp. Seats were very comfortable as well. And like Brian said, it'll stay cleaner. Leather is the way to go.

06-02-2009, 01:29 PM	#12
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I haven't see a cloth interior in a Camaro yet, but if it's as nice at the cloth used on the Pontiac G6 I could very easily buy and live with cloth.

06-02-2009, 01:59 PM	#14
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	I tend to spill my drinks and stain the cloth. I'll might go with 2LT... I know I shouldnt even drink coffee/soda in the camaro, but I know I will probably end up drinking in it eventually. Leather will be easier to clean. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

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