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Thanks all! I'm still trying to decide. I've never had leather seats
before so on one hand I'm sort of anxious to try it. But then on
another hand, I don't want to get anything I have to be really careful
with.

I do a lot of free lance computer repairs so I'm constantly hauling
computer equipment around in whatever car I use. Though with an EX, I
could use the trunk space for that and not have to risk tearing
leather.

Though the new Accord LX and EX both have moonroofs, the moonroof
visor is only available if you go up to the EX model which is only
available with leather.

I've also never had a car with a navigation system and being a
computer programmer/technician thought this would be a neat gadget.
It too is only available if you step up to the EX, which again
requires leather!

Another thing that I was worred about is this. During spring and
summer, I play tennis a lot and get very sweaty. I usually bring a
fresh shirt to change into after playing but of course am still sticky
and sweaty. How easy does the leather get dirty?

It sounds like its easy for the most part to clean but also maybe like
its easy to get dirty?

I just don't know! I drove a buddy's Accord EX-V6 and the leather did
seem really comfy. I also liked how it kind of allowed me to almost
"slide" in and out of the vehicle.

What kind of care does leather require? How often are you supposed to
put Armor All type stuff on it?

Thanks again for the info to all!

Drew

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:03:28 -0500, Drew <drew@drew.com> wrote:

>What kind of care does leather require? How often are you supposed to
>put Armor All type stuff on it?
>
>Thanks again for the info to all!
>
>Drew

With our Accords, which we have kept for about 4 years, we have done
nothing to the leather. Look just great when we trade them in, and
get compliments from the dealer. OTOH, if I were going to keep them
for 10 years or more, I would probably clean and condition them every
year or two.

Dick

On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:03:28 -0500, Drew <drew@drew.com> wrote:

>Thanks all! I'm still trying to decide. I've never had leather seats
>before so on one hand I'm sort of anxious to try it. But then on
>another hand, I don't want to get anything I have to be really careful
>with.
>
>I do a lot of free lance computer repairs so I'm constantly hauling
>computer equipment around in whatever car I use. Though with an EX, I
>could use the trunk space for that and not have to risk tearing
>leather.
>
>Though the new Accord LX and EX both have moonroofs, the moonroof
>visor is only available if you go up to the EX model which is only
>available with leather.
>
>I've also never had a car with a navigation system and being a
>computer programmer/technician thought this would be a neat gadget.
>It too is only available if you step up to the EX, which again
>requires leather!
>
>Another thing that I was worred about is this. During spring and
>summer, I play tennis a lot and get very sweaty. I usually bring a
>fresh shirt to change into after playing but of course am still sticky
>and sweaty. How easy does the leather get dirty?
>
>It sounds like its easy for the most part to clean but also maybe like
>its easy to get dirty?
>
>I just don't know! I drove a buddy's Accord EX-V6 and the leather did
>seem really comfy. I also liked how it kind of allowed me to almost
>"slide" in and out of the vehicle.
>
>What kind of care does leather require? How often are you supposed to
>put Armor All type stuff on it?

NO! to ArmorAll. Use Lexol on the leather seating surfaces. The sides
and back are vinyl so use Vinylex. I use both about once a year and my
seats look like new and I'm in south Florida where everybody sweats on
the upholstery.
>
>Thanks again for the info to all!
>
>Drew

"Drew" <drew@drew.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks all! I'm still trying to decide. I've never had leather seats
> before so on one hand I'm sort of anxious to try it. But then on
> another hand, I don't want to get anything I have to be really careful
> with.
Not really, it is easy to maintain. Easier to wipe off dirt and clean with
mild soft cloth.

>
> I do a lot of free lance computer repairs so I'm constantly hauling
> computer equipment around in whatever car I use. Though with an EX, I
> could use the trunk space for that and not have to risk tearing
> leather.
Be carefully with this.

>
> Though the new Accord LX and EX both have moonroofs, the moonroof
> visor is only available if you go up to the EX model which is only
> available with leather.
>
> I've also never had a car with a navigation system and being a
> computer programmer/technician thought this would be a neat gadget.
> It too is only available if you step up to the EX, which again
> requires leather!
I love the Navi. can't live without after using it.

>
> Another thing that I was worred about is this. During spring and
> summer, I play tennis a lot and get very sweaty. I usually bring a
> fresh shirt to change into after playing but of course am still sticky
> and sweaty. How easy does the leather get dirty?
Both cloth and leather get stinky if you leave sweat on it.
My daughter play basketball and soccer, we prepar a thick clean tower in the
car before sitting on it.

>