I bought my car brand new in June of 2011, cloth interior. I've always been "OCD" about interior wear & tear, so I try to get in and out of the car as gently as possible. That being said, I still have managed to create a very tiny amount of wear on the outer edge of the left side of my driver seat as time goes on. It's just about impossible to avoid so I don't let it bother me too much. Plus, it's a seat; easy to just replace when the time comes. I'm more upset about the scratch on the bottom of my steering wheel.