Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
 

IS ANYONE ELSE FEELING ME ON THIS.... I DROVE MANY DIFFERENT RX8S AS I WAS TRYING TO WHEEL AND DEAL WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIPS BARGAINING FOR BEST PRICE..... WHEN I DROVE THE STOCK RX8. WITHOUT LEATHER.. THE SEATS JUST FELT HORRIBLY CRAPPY AND CHEAP... LIKE IF I SAT BACK TO HARD THEY WOULD BREAK IN HALF... THE GRAND TOURING PACKAGE MAKES THE INTERIOR LOOK 10000% BETTER... YOU JUST CANT GET THIS CAR AND GET THE CLOTH INTERIOIR.. IR LOOKX HORRIBLE AND DOES THE CAR NO INTERNAL JUSTICE!!!!


WHO AGREES?

To each their own.

I liked the GT seats not just because of the leather, but the backs of the chairs were hard plastic. The rotary symbol in the headrest doesn't wiggle around either.

J/K :D
I have to agree with you though. I prefer cloth, like the way it feels too! But the GT has a very luxe look!! :)

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There's nothing wrong with not getting the GT package- many people feel the seats grip better with the cloth, anyway. And it's also lighter without the GT package, so better for any type of competition you might be doing.

And yes, please stop yelling.

I've had leather in my last 5 cars, but prefer the cloth in the 8. It feels comfortable, warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and looks great in my opinion.

I like leather, my wife doesn't so I got the touring package. I actually really like the cloth, the seat inserts remind me of my R-1's faux suede. My rotary symbols don't wiggle at all and I am very happy with my interior. I do feel it has some internal justice!

All rotary symbols in the cloth seats move when you push them. I've looked in at least a dozen cloth RX-8 seats. You can't in the GT leather version since it's part of the hard plastic in the back.

Why does it matter if they move around. I would think that your hands would be on the wheel and shifter rather than the back of the seat rest.

Yes, the black and red leather looks out of this world. However, the cloth grips better and is cooler in hot weather. Plus, I didn't want a sunroof. Who is worrying about wiggling the rotary symbol around? I can honestly say in 9 months of ownership I've never thought once to stick my hand in there.

The cloth does grip better. Depends on how you drive!

Re: Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
 

But what do you *really* think about the cloth? Don't hold back now... ;)

It was a moot point for me. I can't fit in the power seat, my head gets crammed into the roof.

But I wanted cloth anyways, simply because cloth tends to be grippier. And I've never felt the cloth seats to be fragile.

I do envy the class and durability of leather though.

Still, I think both interiors look great.

yeah, CAPSLOCK really resonates from my monitor. j/k

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I disagree. I didn't think the leather in the 8 was that nice. After driving the 8 in hot weather I'm REALLY glad I didn't get leather.

I guess that's why they are called OPTIONS. You get what you like.

BTW, I HATE BLACK CARS! Red is so much BETTER!!! Whose with me on this!! :D :D :D

Maybe if you recline the seat all the way back and you are backwards with your knees in the seat cushion, that rotary symbol may irritate you! Of course, I don't know _why_ anyone would be doggie-style in the seat! :D
You're right... you should keep your hand on your shifter!!

(Black is hotter than red! ;) )

Yeah, especially when it's sitting in the sun. :D

AND if it had propane heaters all around it... that, and wool. Ya, wrapped in wool... while eating jalapenos :D

I almost bought the red. There is NO other red like it! :D

Hehehe, you don't need all that to be hot in your 8 Meow!

Actually, I like black. I just wanted to make fun of HollywoodHall's post. It's so SILLY!!!

Once you go black..... :D


(This has been a great hijack! :D )

I've had black and I'll never go back! Sure it looks good when clean but it's such a hassle.


Actually, the highjack is better than the original post! WHOSE WITH ME ON THIS!!!

:D

I liked the GT package because of the *HEATED* leather seats. Very important up here in the winter.

BTW, the GT package with leather is heavier than just the Sport package therefore the GT is S L O W E R! :D

black and red leather is the only way to go. oh, and it also looks good on the car :)

I agree with the thread starter.

Leather or bust...........It's a matter of opinion but.........I've seen the cloth.......sorry cloth owners.........Cloth may feel better but leather is leather.

My couch=cloth
My pants=cloth
My car seats for my high priced sports car=LEATHER

the cloth is the way to go! especially as far as color goes. the cloth looks way better with my silver car than the various leather combos. plus it is way grippier. love my cloth seats!!