I live in Texas and my leather is just fine on my 2005 EX-L, it has no cracks and the seams are not ripping apart. I have a black interior and the black cloth interior just seem to have this dusty look in them when the sunlight hits them. I personally like my leather seats but if u like cloth well then hey thats good for you. Leather isn't good or bad it all depends on if you like it or not.