[wlin98004]

Just got my dark blue Forester Sport with aftermarket Katzkin leather. Very happy.

 

[Peja]

Wow, Could you add a shot of the back seat? How are the door inserts attached?

 

[MidDave]

Looks really great. Where did you get the upgrade done?

 

[wlin98004]

Done by the dealership in Bellevue, WA. It is after market. Everything is taken care by dealership.

 

[17FozzieXT]

How much did it cost if you dont mind me asking?

 

[wlin98004]

~$2000

 

[OriginalTwoTone]

I looked into it, but for the cost, might as well step up to a limited with everything it comes with.

 

[JamesBond]

Done by the dealership in Bellevue, WA. It is after market. Everything is taken care by dealership.

Michael's Subaru is doing that? I've seen other local Subaru dealers (Carter) doing off roadish mods to some new Foresters.

 

[Seanyd78]

looks very nice

 

[Mrblakeblake]

Looks really good , love the look !

 

[subaru3169]

OMG that looks awesome!

 

[NewEngland]

Looks great. Do you know if the dealer used a local company or is it one of the national leather installers?

 

[wlin98004]

Leather is from Katzkin. It is installed by a local installer that is associated with the dealer. Everything is handled by the dealer. I don't know much about the detail. I got a lot of compliments regarding the color match.

 

[vtdog]

I don't want to be contrary, but for a little bit more of than the 2 grand you spent on the seats you could have upgraded to a touring and gotten leather plus other upgrades

 

[benja455]

Michael's Subaru is doing that? I've seen other local Subaru dealers (Carter) doing off roadish mods to some new Foresters.

Just an FYI - Michaels and other local dealers are using a certified installer in Renton, who charges much less if you go through them directly.

 

[OriginalTwoTone]

I don't want to be contrary, but for a little bit more of than the 2 grand you spent on the seats you could have upgraded to a touring and gotten leather plus other upgrades

That's the part I didn't understand personally.
You get the Leather- though not custom color.
SRH
8'' inch screen
Dual Zone climate control
Bliss / Cross Traffic

In my area I was quoted $1500 installed for custom. The Katzkin kit in our Legacy has been great. Only recently found a tear in it after 8 years.

 

[benja455]

@OriginalTwoTone Yeah, was thinking the same thing but my wife’s 18 Forester Premium (with EyeSight) was a dealer loaner car that was so well priced that we will still be coming out ahead when we spend the money to do the Katzkin.

Although, in all honesty - I would like Dual Climate in her car...my 18 Legacy has it and it is very nice.

 

[OriginalTwoTone]

@OriginalTwoTone Yeah, was thinking the same thing but my wife’s 18 Forester Premium (with EyeSight) was a dealer loaner car that was so well priced that we will still be coming out ahead when we spend the money to do the Katzkin.

Although, in all honesty - I would like Dual Climate in her car...my 18 Legacy has it and it is very nice.

Premium is a different story, there's a $4100 difference there. Also if you go with the stock Katzkin- around here it's only $1100 installed.