Well, I went down and looked at that MDX again, closely examining that perforated leather. I must have pulled out most of the fibers last week -- or they worked on it at the dealership -- because it ddn't seem to look as bad. A good work-over with some tweezers would probably take care of it.
I also looked at another 2001 that was parked there for service, and it had the same problem --only this time on the front seats. It wasn't nearly as bad, tho, and no one but me -- and the rest of you reading this -- would probably ever notice.
I examined the little holes closely
, and have decided that I'll still go with the leather. I think it will have a better resale value, and I don't want to mess around with possible safety and airbag problems on an after-market job. Does anyone know how that airbag sensor on the front-passsenger seat works?
If there's major spillage (unlikely when someone is sitting on the seat), we'll just have to carry handy wipes (in one of the cubbies of the center console, I suppose). The holes look too small to let much into the cushion unless you let it stand. And the sides aren't perforated, and that's where sticky fingers, etc., would most likely land.
And I think the leather/vinyl would still be more forgiving of odors and stains than cloth.
Plus, a Silver EX withOUT leather won't be built until June 6 with delivery who knows when? -- and that puts me another month into a rental car.
so...that's my thinking. For what it's worth
Diane
