July 23, 2015
Should I Add Leather Seats to My Car After I Buy It
Many collectible cars are
worth more in all-original condition,"writes author Bruce Caldwell in his
book"Auto Upholstery and Interiors."Caldwell makes the point that if your car is
a '57 Chevy Bel-Air or a '64 Cadillac, then you retain its value by retaining
the original materials and condition. But perhaps you have a newer Pontiac or
Ford Mustang and you are considering reupholstery in leather. You should be
aware of the facts regarding the"value-addedness"of leather upholstery.
Restoration "A tasteful modified or quality restored interior will mean the
difference of thousands, if not tens of thousands"of dollars in resale, writes
Hemmings Motor News editor Daniel Strohl in his"Muscle Car Restoration Interior
guide launch
cresetter." You retain more of a classic car's value through faithful
restoration of its original condition and materials. So a new leather interior
is an excellent choice for a '64 Cadillac with a cream-colored leather interior,
versus going with a less costly cloth interior. Also true, restoring the
upholstery makes use of as many original materials as possible (including the
cushioning and framework), and more original materials means more value.
Appreciation An automobile is more like a boat than a home; age does not add
appreciation; rather, it adds depreciation.But Kelley details the depreciation based upon interior condition.
A car will gain (or lose) value based upon the condition of its upholstery,
including stains and wear; tears or burns; and smoke and mold odors.An antique or classic car is
generally considered to be 25-years-old or older. So reupholstering or replacing
the interior of a car newer than that will not affect its value launch
creader crp129. Cost Justification Conversion is a personal choice; you can
expect to spend between $800 and $2,500, as of 2010. As one of the upholstery
shops put it,"If you like it $3,000 worth, then it's worth $3,000." You cannot
expect to recoup the value of conversion in a production car as you would in a
collectible car, but you may simply enjoy the car more. Consider how long you
expect to keep the car, how much you will enjoy the new interior and how much
you can afford. Regardless of the practicality, you may simply enjoy the luxury
of leather enough to justify the cost.
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