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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic
Over the long haul, leather will hold up better. Leatherette is vinyl. It'll eventually dry out/crack. If you're not in for the long haul, this will be irrelevant.
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i've had both. the opposite is true. the leatherette wears like iron-- all it needs for care is a wipe down with a damp cloth. the ette in my 07 looked brand new when i returned it. my 2010 leather is looking a little dry even though i condition it a few times a year.
the bmw 3 series leather is a fairly low grade of leather. you WILL get cracking if you dont clean and condition it.
my 01 330i with leather is still in the family and it is showing its age. a friends 2002 with ette still looks new without any special care.