vinc
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Hello! Sharing this in case somebody is looking for seat cover options for the i3.
After some digging trying to find affordable, custom-fit leatherette seat covers, I found an option on Amazon by a company called EKR. I was a bit reluctant at first because I could not find any pictures of what they would look like installed on the funky seats of the i3, and I was afraid they would be some ill-fitting, generic things. The ones that love2customized sells look great, but they are a bit above what I would like to spend. I found options from places like Coverking, but they look much worse and are not cheaper.
So at $254 before taxes, I decided to give the EKR covers a try. And having purchased them through Amazon, I knew that I would have options in case they were totally wrong.
They came after 3 weeks or so (they are indeed made to order) and I must say, for the price, they are not bad at all! Definitely more generic-looking than the ones that love2customized sells, but they blend well with the gray trim of my base i3 and the leatherette feels rather nice. I need them, not to enhance the look of the car, but to protect the seats from my kid jumping around, and I think they will get the job done.
Installing them required some effort and the instructions are not specific for the i3, so I had to guess a bit. The only thing that does not fit at all is the armrest cover, it is too short. I have reached out to the company in case I need a replacement and I am waiting to hear back.
But overall, I am surprisingly pleased with them. I recommend them as an option for somebody who values affordably over looks, but without fully giving up the latter. Here is a picture in case you guys would like to check it out.
https://app.box.com/s/f0s44eccdnq61ebd1g0zngd18kbn016a
And here is the amazon link...
https://www.amazon.com/EKR-Custom-F...leatherette+black/gray+,automotive,213&sr=1-1
Cheers!
After some digging trying to find affordable, custom-fit leatherette seat covers, I found an option on Amazon by a company called EKR. I was a bit reluctant at first because I could not find any pictures of what they would look like installed on the funky seats of the i3, and I was afraid they would be some ill-fitting, generic things. The ones that love2customized sells look great, but they are a bit above what I would like to spend. I found options from places like Coverking, but they look much worse and are not cheaper.
So at $254 before taxes, I decided to give the EKR covers a try. And having purchased them through Amazon, I knew that I would have options in case they were totally wrong.
They came after 3 weeks or so (they are indeed made to order) and I must say, for the price, they are not bad at all! Definitely more generic-looking than the ones that love2customized sells, but they blend well with the gray trim of my base i3 and the leatherette feels rather nice. I need them, not to enhance the look of the car, but to protect the seats from my kid jumping around, and I think they will get the job done.
Installing them required some effort and the instructions are not specific for the i3, so I had to guess a bit. The only thing that does not fit at all is the armrest cover, it is too short. I have reached out to the company in case I need a replacement and I am waiting to hear back.
But overall, I am surprisingly pleased with them. I recommend them as an option for somebody who values affordably over looks, but without fully giving up the latter. Here is a picture in case you guys would like to check it out.
https://app.box.com/s/f0s44eccdnq61ebd1g0zngd18kbn016a
And here is the amazon link...
https://www.amazon.com/EKR-Custom-F...leatherette+black/gray+,automotive,213&sr=1-1
Cheers!
