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04-25-2007, 09:30 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Holt, MI
Posts: 12
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Fabric Wear On Driver's Seat
I've had my Yaris 7 months, and I just noticed the other day that the fabric on the driver's seat is already showing some signs of fraying in 2 spots, prolly corresponding to my ass cheeks. Has anybody else had this happen? This really surprises me, since I've had cars that were 10-15 years old with seats in like-new condition.
My ass ain't that big, really. I guess I'll have to buy a seat cover to try to preserve the seat now. |
04-25-2007, 09:39 PM | #2 |
Cybernetic Magician
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Florida
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Id get a new chair since its probably still under warranty.
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04-25-2007, 10:03 PM | #3 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Virginia
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The YARIS has pretty cheap seats (IMO), but that helps to cut down the cost. I am going to cover my seats when they get ugly and concentrate on maintenance to keep my MPG at the peak.
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04-25-2007, 10:29 PM | #4 |
Look mum no stars!!
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yea i had my yaris for a year now and my ass is rubbin out the patterns.....
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04-25-2007, 10:32 PM | #5 |
The Beautification of Car
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same here my interior is tan colors and it's suck, you can see all the stains on the seat. I'm thinking swapping it to Leathers, dealer charges me $750 for front and back plus the doors.
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04-25-2007, 10:54 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Toronto
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Sounds like a good f....n price for leather.
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04-25-2007, 11:15 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Orleans, La
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The day I bought my yaris sedan, I went to Wal Mart and bought seat covers for 20 bucks.....
Problem solved, whenever you have a vehicle with material seats, always use seat covers.... Helps resale value, nobody wants to buy a car with nasty seats. |
04-25-2007, 11:49 PM | #8 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
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You are a Wally World cruzer, and so am I!
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04-26-2007, 12:50 AM | #9 |
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04-26-2007, 02:04 AM | #10 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: AZ, USA
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I agree, but I have the airbags built into my seats, I can't find any covers for them at all. |
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04-26-2007, 08:26 AM | #11 |
Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007
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How did the Wal Mart covers fit? any pics?
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04-26-2007, 09:28 AM | #12 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: my own little world
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Look around on the internet or at other stores for seat covers that work with seat airbags. I found mine at Kmart for $15. They stretch to fit and I think they look fine.
Only problem was with release lever on side of passenger seat--no hole for it, so I just cut one and burned the edges to stop fraying. I guess I could have gotten someone to sew the edge but didnt care. Re. resale value, some people also replace or cover floor mats--hard to believe how much newer the car looks when you sell it with clean original mats... |
04-26-2007, 11:10 AM | #13 |
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Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006
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i notoiced the edges of my seats fabric is coming up and pretty soon im gonna be bitching about it....
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04-26-2007, 12:16 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: New Orleans, La
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No I just bought the regular black bucket seat covers, they fit fine.....
They were 19.99 for the Pair, I don't have a cover for my rear seat, I won't be driving many people around in this car so i'm not worried that much about back seat wear... My Caddilac is my people hauler.... And when I need to feel some Northstar power |
04-26-2007, 01:28 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006
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As far as cleaning the factory carpet floor mats, you would not believe how good a pressure washer works. It will take out any dirt and oil without a problem. The same thing applies to seats and interior carpets although they have to be removed. Use the soap first, then clean rinse. You can make 5-10 year old interiors look new, provided they don't have heavy wear. I did it on my Tacoma. My brother even washed the carpet/ fabric door panels on an 89' Land Cruiser. He just left the doors open a few days with the battery disconnected while it dried. It seriously looked like Cool Cruisers of Texas restored the interior.
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04-27-2007, 12:27 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Holt, MI
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Anyway, I'm glad I'm not the only person having this problem. I guess I'm off to Wal-Mart...
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04-27-2007, 01:05 PM | #17 |
Shiny Chromey Coolness
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007
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Just do what I did: order custom neoprene seat covers! They are coming in the mail to me now.
http://www.gtcovers.com/seat-covers/...at-covers.html
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04-28-2007, 12:07 AM | #18 | ||
Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2007
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Those would be nice except for this part... Quote:
I don't understand why this is so hard to find. my seats don't look any different, the seams don't look different, WTF? |
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