First post, wtb 17 S, wife in wheelchair, which seats

[floydturbo]

We leased a 17 I3 and plan on getting a 17 model S between now and June. I am also looking for a post 10/16 to get AP2. The only imperative option is smart air suspension as I have to transfer my wife from a wheelchair to the seat and ride height makes a big difference in the ease of transfer. We test drove the S and X in Rocklin last week and the wheelchair and service dog fit great in the S with the rear seats folded down. We are very hard on seats due to sliding in and out, dropped food, etc. The question is whether the cloth insert seats seem to wear better than the leather? From pics of used ones, it does appear the vinyl and cloth insert version wear better.

 

[Kuhz]

I have the textile (cloth/leather) seats and after 35k miles they still look great even with 3 kids. Granted I take care of my car.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Dogs are gonna LOVE ridding in the spacious rear hatch of the Model S.

Not many 2017s were ordered with cloth seats. They have a good reputation for wear if you can find one.

If you are putting the seats down in the back, it will make no difference which material you order because they both have the same carpeting on the rear seat backs.

I find that a slightly wet towel works best for removing pet hair from the rear area. Vacuums only get the top layer

 

[Dsancho]

We leased a 17 I3 and plan on getting a 17 model S between now and June. I am also looking for a post 10/16 to get AP2. The only imperative option is smart air suspension as I have to transfer my wife from a wheelchair to the seat and ride height makes a big difference in the ease of transfer. We test drove the S and X in Rocklin last week and the wheelchair and service dog fit great in the S with the rear seats folded down. We are very hard on seats due to sliding in and out, dropped food, etc. The question is whether the cloth insert seats seem to wear better than the leather? From pics of used ones, it does appear the vinyl and cloth insert

We leased a 17 I3 and plan on getting a 17 model S between now and June. I am also looking for a post 10/16 to get AP2. The only imperative option is smart air suspension as I have to transfer my wife from a wheelchair to the seat and ride height makes a big difference in the ease of transfer. We test drove the S and X in Rocklin last week and the wheelchair and service dog fit great in the S with the rear seats folded down. We are very hard on seats due to sliding in and out, dropped food, etc. The question is whether the cloth insert seats seem to wear better than the leather? From pics of used ones, it does appear the vinyl and cloth insert version wear better.

For me, I always found leather a lot easier to clean than cloth. I would look into a seat cover if needed. Cloth stains and soaks up liquids faster.

 

[Uncle Paul]

I also have an i3, but find getting in and out difficult because the floorboards are so high. You need to step a bit higher, as the footwell is very shallow. Hope you find the Model S more comfy for her.