Thanks for the 411. This is the second BMW 7 series that I have had, I did have a 750 when I was 19, but my father took care of the maintenance at that time. Older, wiser, and business owner myself, I wanted to do this without spending as much as I did with the first. Particularly since I got a wedding, honeymoon, and ring I gotta pay for. Any how, I am having the leather replaced altogether, cost is about $1,500....i feel that it is well worth it though considering the condition of this car. This was dealer cost to me as well, so that helps. As for finding some junked 7 series, around here, thats next to impossible. I am in Arkansas, its Chevy's and Fords. HAHAHA.....not to dog my home state, love everything about it, but not many around here care for dealing with these types of cars. Last but not least, do you or anyone reading this thread no of how I may be able to get a list of BMW mechanics aside from the dealer? I have great jag, volvo, and porsche mechanics here, but none want to fool with this 7 series. I wonder why...hehehe, just kidding. Anywho, thanks again for the information, any more would be great.