[apbx3]

Originally Posted by BMC_BMW

Warning. Don't buy BMW Cotton Poly Vest seats.

I own BMW X3 3.5i 2014 model - white with Oyster leather sport seats. To protect them I purchased black BMW Cotton Poly Vest seats (Exactly as pictured on the BMWUSA website - Oyster seats/Black vests). Few months later, during regular car cleaning, I removed the vests and noticed that the seats have been permanently stained by the black vests. Since the vests is a genuine BMW product I have notified the dealership about the problem. The service department wasn't able to remove the stains and now BMW is going to resolve it by sending local representative to my area. Not sure what to expect - new front seats? Will learn about it in about 2 weeks. What a mess, I can't believe!

I had the exact problem with my 2013 x3 deep sea blue with oyster, and after a month the seat covers dye stain both seats. Took it to my BMW dealer and the BMW replace both seats and refunded me the money from seats cover. The BMW rep replaced it under good faith

[labbetts]

I've had Oyster in 3 BMWs, never had a problem. Cleans up like new every time. The best combination by far IMO.

I have a 3yr old and 8yr old sons. Trust me when i say they have tested the durability of it with all manor of food/toys/mud. I also only ever wear dark jeans and have never had a spec of dye rub off.

[labbetts]

Originally Posted by Shaw

Hey, the jeans part...I heard it from a BMW sales rep himself!!! as first we were also thinking of Oyster... he said that jeans are a killer for lighter colors specially Oyster and Beige... so we eventually went for black...

Such nonsense. sorry. Unless he's referring to Nappa leather.
I've seen this first hand in Land Rovers, but NEVER in any of my BMW's (3 with oyster Nevada) and i haven't worn light jeans since 1997

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by labbetts

Such nonsense. sorry. Unless he's referring to Nappa leather.
I've seen this first hand in Land Rovers, but NEVER in any of my BMW's (3 with oyster Nevada) and i haven't worn light jeans since 1997

You must have some special jeans because it is a very common problem with light color leather.

[nyalpine90]

doesnt hurt to wipe down leather seat every 3 or 6 months...

[gIzzE]

Originally Posted by The X Men

You must have some special jeans because it is a very common problem with light color leather.

If you buy cheap jeans from supermarket maybe.

[Portimao318]

well, the solution is very simple : wear a suit....

[LeeAC]

I have the beige interior on my X3 so its pretty much all beige - even the foot area. I put weatherproof mats in and I use the happeseat (also beige) to protect my seat after crossfit and hot yoga.

To be honest, if I had kids I would get black. The person who mentioned getting the leatherette also brings up a good point that you can clean it easily!

That being said, I haven't noticed much wear or any marks at all on my beige (from myself). Not even scuffs from my shoes. I'm pleased with it for now...

[gIzzE]

I don't know why everyone is being so precious, seats are spray painted, you have clear coat on the top layer, you wouldn't worry about getting chocolate on the hood of your car, you just get a cleaner and wipe it off, same with modern car leather.

Get black if you don't want to clean your interior at all, it will hide the shit if you're lazy, but the difference between looking after black and a light interior is minimal at best.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by gIzzE

seats are spray painted,

Yes. Said that early on in the thread.

Originally Posted by Peter_R

There are some people who do not realise that the surface coating of the seats is actual paint and some chemicals can attack this surface and there is a point where it is not repairable unless major rework is carried out.

Just pointing this out and this is the reason some people go for darker colours.

[Portimao318]

I went for the standard black seats of the X-Line version. It is only partial leather, but it looks really nice in reality. And the part where you sit is not leather and therefore maybe not such a problem. Also, because of possible dirt and our American Bulldog I went for black.

[Speedbird1]

Don't know if you've made your decision yet, but if it helps, I have Oyster Leather with 4 x heated seats in my X3 MSport LCI. No pets, but 2 kids / 2 adults, regular use and all types of clothes worn. All they've ever needed is a quick wipe and vacuum and they still look like new after 6 months

[gIzzE]

I have a dirty Weimaraner that jumps onto the seats and even with him they just wipe clean.

Oh and a 6 year old.