Suggestions for Custom Plastic/Rubber Floor Mats?

rtjones · 06-26-2007, 11:46 PM

Anyone suggest an online retailer that provides custom plastic or rubber floor mats to fit over my carpet mats? I had a pair of clear plastic I bought from Kragen's or something - for 8 years - and they finally yellowed a bit so I tossed them. I want to protect the carpet. Thanks!

M3 Piotr · 06-27-2007, 12:55 AM

BMW sells the rubber ones (all-weather and pretty thick) that fit perfect...they only $50 bucks or so. Here's a link to E90 front and rear mats, I know you got 1999 328i but just to give you and idea what they look like. Scroll down a little.

http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...egoryID=104047

OC Guy · 06-27-2007, 01:59 AM

Some dealers sell Exact Mats if this is what you are looking for. www.exactmats.com . Otherwise, I would go with the BMW weather ones.

Neema · 06-27-2007, 07:05 AM

BMW OEM all weather

rtjones · 06-27-2007, 09:03 AM

Interesting. I called a local dealer (East Bay BMW in Pleasanton), and the parts guy said they had no rubber mats. ?? I do want them to be clear, so these ExactMats may be the answer. I appreciate your input, guys. Thanks!

Sparky66 · 06-27-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rtjones

Anyone suggest an online retailer that provides custom plastic or rubber floor mats to fit over my carpet mats? I had a pair of clear plastic I bought from Kragen's or something - for 8 years - and they finally yellowed a bit so I tossed them. I want to protect the carpet. Thanks!

Go here and request Mats to suit your BMW :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...34510083QQrdZ1

rtjones · 06-27-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky66

Go here and request Mats to suit your BMW :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...34510083QQrdZ1

You know, when I first saw this interior pic, the first thing I thought of was how much I liked the mats. I did a search for my make/model, and nothing came up. But I sent the seller a message asking, so we'll see what they say. Thanks for this. I like these clear vinyl mats quite a bit.

rtjones · 06-27-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Some dealers sell Exact Mats if this is what you are looking for. www.exactmats.com . Otherwise, I would go with the BMW weather ones.

OC, thanks for your suggestion. I just ordered a pair of front mats. Looking at them more closely (on their site), these seem to be really good mats, thick, clear, and I like the 'gator grips' they send with each order. Very nice. Cheers!

OC Guy · 06-27-2007, 10:47 AM

You're welcome! I can confirm the mats are good quality mats and all the fitments I have seen for them on Lexus' have been exceptional. They are thick and the grips don't really allow them to slide off your stock mats at all. Glad I could help.

fizzle · 06-27-2007, 11:00 AM

i dont like clear mats; they eventually get yellow like you pointed out. i would get the interior color, that looks best. clear looks ghetto. just my .2

DasBlitz · 06-27-2007, 11:06 AM

I have clear mats over the mats that came with my vehicle. I take em off during the summer. But during the winter they go back on.

They are just random ones i purchased at AutoZone or something. Cut them to fit.

S4to335 · 06-27-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i Piotr

BMW sells the rubber ones (all-weather and pretty thick) that fit perfect...they only $50 bucks or so. Here's a link to E90 front and rear mats, I know you got 1999 328i but just to give you and idea what they look like. Scroll down a little.

http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...egoryID=104047

The BMW winter rubber mats are not as good as the Audi Sport ones I had in my last audi..I am kinda surprised that they dont hold up very well...and show shoe scuffs really easily. I dont like them..but I am using them since the carpet ones were not good either..

rtjones · 06-27-2007, 11:12 AM

I think it depends on the quality of the mats. With mats custom-made for your vehicle, you are guaranteed of a proper, good looking fit. Even the cheapo mats I bought at Kragen or something, lasted at least 5 years before showing any yellowing. If the mats I just purchased last that long (and I expect them to), I'm a happy guy!

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rtjones Private First Class 2 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 1999 328i, 1995 VW Passat Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I called a local dealer (East Bay BMW in Pleasanton), and the parts guy said they had no rubber mats. ?? I do want them to be clear, so these ExactMats may be the answer. I appreciate your input, guys. Thanks!
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OC Guy General 543 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	You're welcome! I can confirm the mats are good quality mats and all the fitments I have seen for them on Lexus' have been exceptional. They are thick and the grips don't really allow them to slide off your stock mats at all. Glad I could help. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	i dont like clear mats; they eventually get yellow like you pointed out. i would get the interior color, that looks best. clear looks ghetto. just my .2
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DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I have clear mats over the mats that came with my vehicle. I take em off during the summer. But during the winter they go back on. They are just random ones i purchased at AutoZone or something. Cut them to fit. __________________
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rtjones Private First Class 2 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 1999 328i, 1995 VW Passat Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	I think it depends on the quality of the mats. With mats custom-made for your vehicle, you are guaranteed of a proper, good looking fit. Even the cheapo mats I bought at Kragen or something, lasted at least 5 years before showing any yellowing. If the mats I just purchased last that long (and I expect them to), I'm a happy guy!
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