How much of the interior is actually leather?

I am pretty sure the steering wheel (standard) on the 987 and 987S is leather wrapped. This information is from the order guide:

"Three spoke steering wheel in leather with full color Porsche crest".

[eslai]

I'm pretty sure the standard 987 wheel is not leather wrapped. I have it and the stitching does not seem to be real, nor does the wheel feel like leather. From what I can see on Porsche's web site, a leather-wrapped wheel is a $490 option.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I am pretty sure the steering wheel (standard) on the 987 and 987S is leather wrapped. This information is from the order guide:

"Three spoke steering wheel in leather with full color Porsche crest".

Yeah, I agree with you. I just checked the sales brochure, and it says, "The steering wheel rim has a genuine leather finish in yhour chosen interior color..."

Everyone thank you for your help on this issue.

SD, did you get your Box from Pioneer in San Diego?

[eslai]

I got mine from Pioneer.

And seriously, that wheel is NOT leather-wrapped. if it is, it's the most plastic-feeling cow I've ever touched.

"Genuine-leather finish". Nice trick, Porsche.

[Brucelee]

Not to be a turd but for the price, could not this car come with "full leather."

[eslai]

Please, don't get me started, man! Porsche...rrrrarrrgghhh!

[SD987]

"I got mine from Pioneer.

And seriously, that wheel is NOT leather-wrapped. if it is, it's the most plastic-feeling cow I've ever touched.

"Genuine-leather finish". Nice trick, Porsche. "

- Eslai

Zactly.


Dr. Kill, unless your wheel is non-standard, you're going to have a hard time convincing me it's leather. It doesn't look/feel like leather and after 9 months, it sure ain't wearing like leather.

It looks like the "real" leather is option 459.

"Not to be a turd but for the price, could not this car come with "full leather."

- Brucelee

Comparing Porsche standard kit with similar models is a joke ain't it? My Merc feels like a Maybach compared to the Box.

I also read that Z4M first drive you guys posted a Google-news link to and for the price of a Boxster S with no options you get some serious freebies like full DVD-nav (not to mention a faster/more powerful car). I plan to stop by the local BMW dealer when they start taking deliveries and give her a whirl....who knows.

[Porschekid]

On my 2000, full leather got me the seats, wheel, shift knob, e-brake, and door airbag covers... I think that's it.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by SD987

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Dr. Kill, unless your wheel is non-standard, you're going to have a hard time convincing me it's leather. It doesn't look/feel like leather and after 9 months, it sure ain't wearing like leather.

Yeah, I hear you, but my brochure clearly states that it is leather.

I think I am changing my mind on its accuracy though. This morning when I got in my car to go to work, I put my hands on the wheel and had to raise an eyebrow. It doesn’t really feel much like leather to me either.

I don’t much care either way, I just need to know what type of cleaner to put on it.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by eslai

I got mine from Pioneer.

Nice! I got mine there too and drove it back to Jersey - worked with Matt Bang there - exceptional service from that dealership. I am very happy with them (unlike the dealer down the street from me here).