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What leather does Toyota use in the Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by guest_707, Dec 16, 2022.

  1. Dec 16, 2022 at 1:44 PM
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    Deacon Blues

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    If Mercedes is using pleather on everything under an S-Class, you can bet your ass Toyota isn't putting real leather in a truck.
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    Junkhead

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    That’s incorrect. They use leather in the middle part of the seats.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2022 at 2:07 PM
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    na8rboy

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    Lexus now uses softex in all, unless you order real leather (option only)
     
  4. Dec 16, 2022 at 5:54 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Real german leather suuuuucked. Even with religious saddle soap and conditioning, Merc seats would still look worse than a lizard caught under a radiator within a few short years. Bigger cracks than an Alaskan earthquake.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2022 at 7:35 PM
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    jeepinmike

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    That's probably the rub, people don't know how, or don't want to, take care of real leather properly.... so most would be more than happy to remain ignorant to the actual material, as long as they don't have to worry about it.....
     
  6. Dec 16, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    Guess where you ended up posting? A dealer sales person may know.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    Glad you found it. It was shit for brains Friday :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    Yes, I like some automotive creature comforts like heated and adjustable seats. I also never realized how much I like satellite radio until now that I have it but your truck looks GREAT! Simple, highly functional, and clean. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Dec 18, 2022 at 1:59 PM
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    oneikr

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    Thanks. The heated seats make a ton of difference. I couldn’t go without them.
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2022 at 2:02 PM
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    Chick-fila makes leather?
     

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