I got the tC back this morning...
I had the leather upgrade installed by Toyota. I'm sure they have someone locally they have do the job(?)
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with it. It's dark-grey like the interior, so it matches well. I opted to not go with the two-tone (extra $500) and I'm liking it.
They replace the front/rear seats, the headrests, the center console top, and the sides of both the doors and rear-passenger panels.
All in all it looks sweet. It would have been nice if they had cleaned the car after, but that made going to the car-wash before work more fun ;)

In conclusion, I think it adds some class and value to the car - it's also more comfortable, and the seats are pleated, so I think they should hold up pretty well.

Scott

 

TTIWWOP

 

Gimme a break! I didn't post "I got new leather" and leave it at that - I just got the car before work!

I thought that anyone considering this might want to know how it came out - as soon as I get time (this weekend) I'll post some pix.

Scott

 

I agree.....

Best to wait for pics.... then post.... makes our clicking around more worthwhile... teasers are never really fun.

 

Camera phones

I mean...I posted ugly nasty pics of my lighting first...then got good ones afterwards.

You did have time for a wash.

nah...I'm just playing...but I do need pictures.

 

can't wait to see the pics.

heres a pic of my leather interior...all black.

 

All good.

Sam: those TRD headrests - were they extra? I didn't get those???

Scott

PS - BTW, looks nice.

 

i got the leather done at the dealer also. but the TRD emobroidery i got done at a local upholstory shop.

 

Wow, I want that. How much was that?

 

it depends on where you go. each shop charges diff.

 

looks good! bet its comfy.

Nathan
ycart1201

 

oh ya, well worth it. i hate cloth seats. had them on my old car, they used to ____ me off.

 

I got the leather through the dealer also. I absolutly love it. Theres a few Scion haters at my school that think my leather is "pleather" but what do they know.

 

Well, it may not be the same as the leather in a Jag or a Lexus, but it's not pleather.
I think for the money, it's nice.
I will hopefully have some pix tomorrow - we had to celebrate Christmas today since my daughters both have to work tomorrow.

Scott

 

Can anybody give me a ballpark figure for how much it cost?

 

Depends on who your dealer goes through... some say 1200 or more, which I think is a bit pricey...

You can go aftermarket Katskin and get it locally installed for under a grand... that's a really good option if you want it later on down the road....