It was worth it; really, really worth it:
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*Ignore the fuzzy dice, they were a 'gift' during a road trip and I am banned from removing them from the vehicle by the better half.
I got the full piping with black as the primary color and charcoal for the piping. I got map pockets for the back of each seat, as well as the little pockets on the front-those I think are unnecessary because when you tighten down the cover they tend to drift off the placement you'd need to make those useful. They were a pain to get on, as one would expect if you've ever gotten into a wetsuit it is kinda like putting one on your seat...inside the car...and then having to reach under the seat with the motor(s) and such to tighten it all down. Budget a few hours to install. If you are doing it in a parking garage in Abu Dhabi, make sure you drink a lot of water to prevent dehydration.
The covers are very comfortable, adding some cushion to the seat and even when in direct sunlight they don't quite burn your exposed skin the way the leather does. The arm rest covers are a nice touch as they add some cushion to that as well which you notice on drives compared to when they were absent. I'm not sure how I'll feel about them when we go back to a colder climate since I've heard they will reduce the seat heater's effects but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
We shall see how they last, for this application I think they will be perfect. Just like I think the canvas Kexby's in the D1 are appropriate since that vehicle has a harder life and sees harsher treatment. If I were taking a diesel D3 across Australia or throughout South Africa I'd probably go canvas, but if you're looking for something to protect your leather, cushion your bum, that stays with the relative elegance and luxury of the vehicle these are worth the cost.
