Pre facelift x351 diamond quilted stitch leather retrofit
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11-13-2016 | 04:12 AM
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11-14-2016 | 04:06 AM
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If they do fit, and you are looking to buy new OEM covers, the cost will be about £2k for each front seat. About £2.5k for the rears. There is some variation for trim level, but usually only a few £100s either way.
If you don't already have the winged headrests then they are about £500 each (two at the front, three at the rear depending on your seat configuration).
That's £9k for the covers and headrests. The cushions, if needed, are nowhere near as expensive at around £500 for the full set.
Prices are GBP ex. VAT. If you are in the EU add 20% before converting the currency. US direct imports will be cheaper than buying through a US dealer.
It is worth noting that most of the trim parts will not be stocked and will be made to order with a typical 6 month lead time. (Yeah I know that is ridiculous, but that's just in time manufacturing for you...)
Personally I would not consider the OEM route unless you can get a full set cheaply (or a donor car). A good car upholstery shop will be able to make new covers to your specification for a lot less money.
If you don't already have the winged headrests then they are about £500 each (two at the front, three at the rear depending on your seat configuration).
That's £9k for the covers and headrests. The cushions, if needed, are nowhere near as expensive at around £500 for the full set.
Prices are GBP ex. VAT. If you are in the EU add 20% before converting the currency. US direct imports will be cheaper than buying through a US dealer.
It is worth noting that most of the trim parts will not be stocked and will be made to order with a typical 6 month lead time. (Yeah I know that is ridiculous, but that's just in time manufacturing for you...)
Personally I would not consider the OEM route unless you can get a full set cheaply (or a donor car). A good car upholstery shop will be able to make new covers to your specification for a lot less money.
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11-16-2016 | 01:09 AM
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Personally, I think the diamond quilted look is hideous in comparison to the previous seats. In fact, it would probably rank as the biggest deterrent to me purchasing a new XJ. Maybe by the time I'm ready to upgrade, they will have either moved on to another design or I will have grown accustomed to the look.
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