If your center console isn't cracking yet, you might want to take the proactive step of cleaning it more often, or putting a textile cover over the vinyl one. I think the oils from your skin, and sweat, etc combined with sunlight lead to the cracking. I got some very inexpensive micro-fiber material (like suede) from a fabric store that matches the dark gray in my leather seats (I think I paid $12), I just used a staple gun to attach it. Looks great, and it's a lot more comfortable than the vinyl, doesn't get as hot or as cold.