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Old 08-07-03, 11:23 AM
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should i get new leather seats from lexus, or should i get it rewraped from a apholstrey shop. curious on your thoughts
Old 08-07-03, 01:16 PM
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what is the cost of each one?
Old 08-07-03, 02:12 PM
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have about 2 grand total for the factory leather from lexus, and them installing it...could be a little cheaper. A custom shop wants to charge me about 16-2500 for some custom work. green piping and the middle of my seats done in green leather to match my car...give it a more sportier look, and way more aggressive
Old 08-10-03, 11:05 AM
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I would try to find a good upholsterer. Not sure about labor, but leather usually runs 4-7 cents per square inch.
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leatherseats.com doesn't show an application for the second generation (ours) GS in their Lexus list.
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You could spend 2k on new seats from Lexus but you'll still get crappy leather. I'd go custom. Better quality leather and you'll get exactly what you want for the same price as new seats give or take a couple hundred.
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Question For ALL LEATHER PARTS interior?

Originally posted by fireballs gs400
should i get new leather seats from lexus, or should i get it rewraped from a apholstrey shop. curious on your thoughts
ALL seats in the car? Driver + Passenger + Rear seats + Leather on 4 doors + Headrests (5) for $2500 from a apholstrey shop?????

Please let me know! Interested!

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