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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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I was wondering if anybody installed black floor mats with a tan interior, if so, any pics would be great. I am in need of new floor mats and don't really like how the tan ones held up. I have a 2 yr old and a 5 yr old in the back all the time, and they take quite a toll on the interior, especially the floor mats.
I am aware of the all weather mats but would like to see how the black ones look if anybody has them installed.

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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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My 3GS somehow came with black floor mats for the tan interior, and they look great. Sorry I don't have pics right now since I'm a couple thousand miles from my car : )
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Actually, here's a really old (and poorly lit) pic from when I first got my car:

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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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IMO Tan mats look nicer! Why not add a second clear mat over the tan mat. That how I used to keep my tan mats clean.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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keep the Tan clean off to the side and use Black. It looks perfectly fine.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Glaphmion
Actually, here's a really old (and poorly lit) pic from when I first got my car:

That looks better than expected. Thank you for the pictures.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
IMO Tan mats look nicer! Why not add a second clear mat over the tan mat. That how I used to keep my tan mats clean.
That is also a good idea but the only thing I would be worried about is the fit and finish.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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I bought a set of black mats to replaces my tan/cashmere original ones after they got dirty. Looks just fine to me. I hate having plastic mats over the factory mats. My parents did this on their cars and it drove me crazy. Also there is a danger of the plastic getting bunched up under the brake or gas pedals...
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Between the wife and I we have had five white cars with tan interiors. All were fitted with OEM black mats on day one. If I was king all tan cars would come with a contrasting floor mat scheme much like or matching the dash/door panels etc.

Love the black

I'd post a pic yet it would look exactly like Glaphmions - right down to the waterbottle..

Cheers
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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have the all-weather rubber mats in ours and love them.....never get dirty. You just vacuum or take them out and hose them off. put a little interior cleaner to shine them up. Last forever.
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I have black F Sport mats with my tan interior and I think it looks perfect! And also very practical considering they are meant to get filthy!

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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Actually I have the black F-sport floor mats too with my tan interior. They were on sale at sewell lexus online for cheaper than the normal floor mats if I recall when I bought them.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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for. the. win.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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My 3GS somehow came with black floor mats for the tan interior
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