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Old 09-27-10, 03:18 PM
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Default new oem rubber floor mats vs weathertech

looking to buy rubber floor mats for my 2008 RWD but i dont know about new version of oem rubber mats are good or weathertech rubber mats are good than oem . have anyone here get new version rubber mats from Sewellparts , are those thicker than weathertech or not ?

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Old 09-27-10, 03:26 PM
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the canadian version ones are nicer!
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I heard the new OEM ones suck in terms of durability. They don't last as long anymore... people have wore a hole on them from their heels.

I would stick with the WeatherTech.
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Originally Posted by kickin8
the canadian version ones are nicer!
could not find brand new oem ver 1
Old 09-27-10, 09:12 PM
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My weathertechs are coming in this week. I splurged for the digital cut after I heard "I practically never need to vacuum any more." I'll let you know how it goes.
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i got oem rubber mats and they are pretty good so far.
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I have oem on for 3 years now with 45k miles and its starting to wear down. I have about 1/4 of the rubber left on the part where u rest your heels
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Originally Posted by fis350f
i got oem rubber mats and they are pretty good so far.
new version or older . my friend said new version thiner than the older version
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I had the oems for about a year before they began to wear down. I replaced them with weathertech and couldn't be happier about their durability, fit, and look.
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got the weathertech for about 2months...100x better then the OEM mats!!! the weathertech really covers the entire carpet area..you rarely have to vacuum underneath it, just take it out and shake the dirt out, wipe it down with a damp cloth and you are set. looks good too!
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Originally Posted by hung8852
got the weathertech for about 2months...100x better then the OEM mats!!! the weathertech really covers the entire carpet area..you rarely have to vacuum underneath it, just take it out and shake the dirt out, wipe it down with a damp cloth and you are set. looks good too!
Yup they are super nice and only vacuum the outer edge. Saves time in my detail too. highly recommend
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Question Where did you purchase the WeatherTech Mats

Hi All,

I just got my IS 250 and would like to get rubber mats before the rainy season. Would someone please tell me where I should purchase the WeatherTech mats?

Thanks in advance,
TMS
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Originally Posted by kikkomanrj
My weathertechs are coming in this week. I splurged for the digital cut after I heard "I practically never need to vacuum any more." I'll let you know how it goes.

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Originally Posted by TMS
Hi All,

I just got my IS 250 and would like to get rubber mats before the rainy season. Would someone please tell me where I should purchase the WeatherTech mats?

Thanks in advance,
TMS
I'm not sure if it's the cheapest route... but they should have it at www.weathertech.com
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I have the OEM (The old ones), Happy with them so far, if they start to wear down, I will get WeatherTech, a lot of people have them and they have no complains with them.


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