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audimotion · 11-10-2012, 07:12 PM

mats. The weather techs look pretty nice and possibly would work better (hold more slush/water) than the oem all weather mats. I have not see either in person, and would like anyones personal experience with either one.

TIA

Dackelone · 11-10-2012, 07:32 PM

I have the BMW rubber mats. I love them. I use them all year round. I did opt for the euro version of the rubber mats. On the driver's mat it has carpet where your heels rest. Everything else is rubber.

euro front mats - bmw part #51470429182
rear mats - bmw part #51470427217

Btw... I have had WeatherTech mats on my older cars. I loved them too. I remember once, I spilled a huge XXL softdrink (BigGulp or the like) and the mat held all the liquid! I was amazed. Made for a tricky exit on getting that full mat out. I ended using a wet/dry vac!

tracer bullet · 11-10-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I have the BMW rubber mats. I love them. I use them all year round.

Same here. My quick opinion is - the OEM mats are great, fit perfectly, and don't cost that much. I see Weathertech as a great option for anyone that doesn't have the OEM option like we do.

BBBluey · 11-10-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm happy with my OEM and use them all year as well. In the front, back and trunk.

Mr Kleen · 11-19-2012, 09:31 AM

I have a set of weathertech winter mats, I like them. YMMV

DwightSchrute · 12-12-2012, 11:57 AM

I just picked up the DigitalFit Weathertech front liners for the upcoming winter season. I purchased the OEM BMW rubber mats for the remainder of the seasons as carpet is just too tricky to keep clean

New21er · 12-12-2012, 04:29 PM

I would like see some Weathertech installed pix

NoirthernDancer · 12-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Weathertech DEFINITELY if you live in Minnesota where there is lots of snow,salt, slush and ice.

audimotion · 12-12-2012, 05:26 PM

^ I too would be interested in some installed pictures...

GaryS · 12-12-2012, 06:02 PM

I have Weathertech mats. They're definitely nicer than the BMW rubber mats. But for Minnesota, I recommend the Weathertech liners.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=214381&page=3

smellthebeans · 12-13-2012, 02:06 AM

I have weather tech liners in another car. Fantastic product & made in "Merica" hell ya!

B-Dawg · 12-16-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BBBluey

I'm happy with my OEM and use them all year as well. In the front, back and trunk.

+1

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2012, 10:20 AM

My OEM rubber mats say BMW, That's really the only reason I bought them over the weather tech mats. I don't have to deal with slushy snow where I live either.

Mr Kleen · 12-18-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS

I have Weathertech mats. They're definitely nicer than the BMW rubber mats. But for Minnesota, I recommend the Weathertech liners.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=214381&page=3

Bonus: those ugly red "WEATHERTECH" logo stickers peel right off.

Mine came with hooks. It's a pain to swap the hooks with the velcro circles, but I only need to do it twice a year.

11-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
audimotion Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	Should I go OEM or Weather Tech for winter... mats. The weather techs look pretty nice and possibly would work better (hold more slush/water) than the oem all weather mats. I have not see either in person, and would like anyones personal experience with either one. TIA __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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11-10-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,335 iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW rubber mats. I love them. I use them all year round. I did opt for the euro version of the rubber mats. On the driver's mat it has carpet where your heels rest. Everything else is rubber. euro front mats - bmw part #51470429182 rear mats - bmw part #51470427217 Btw... I have had WeatherTech mats on my older cars. I loved them too. I remember once, I spilled a huge XXL softdrink (BigGulp or the like) and the mat held all the liquid! I was amazed. Made for a tricky exit on getting that full mat out. I ended using a wet/dry vac! __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 2.0 July 20th & 21th, 2013

12-12-2012, 05:26 PM	#9
audimotion Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	^ I too would be interested in some installed pictures... __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar

12-13-2012, 02:06 AM	#11
smellthebeans Major Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,379 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i Coupe [0.00] 1990 325i [0.00]	I have weather tech liners in another car. Fantastic product & made in "Merica" hell ya! __________________

12-16-2012, 10:20 AM	#13
BimmerE82 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 510 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	My OEM rubber mats say BMW, That's really the only reason I bought them over the weather tech mats. I don't have to deal with slushy snow where I live either. __________________

11-10-2012, 11:17 PM	#4
BBBluey Captain Drives: very slow and courteous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 860 iTrader: (6)	I'm happy with my OEM and use them all year as well. In the front, back and trunk.

11-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
Mr Kleen teh porcupine Drives: 2012 135i "Nina" Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 1,244 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [3.50]	I have a set of weathertech winter mats, I like them. YMMV __________________ 1addicts at Stelv1o Pass

12-12-2012, 11:57 AM	#6
DwightSchrute New Member Drives: 135i M Sport Package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	I just picked up the DigitalFit Weathertech front liners for the upcoming winter season. I purchased the OEM BMW rubber mats for the remainder of the seasons as carpet is just too tricky to keep clean

12-12-2012, 04:29 PM	#7
New21er Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stanwood, wa. Posts: 263 iTrader: (1)	I would like see some Weathertech installed pix

12-12-2012, 05:04 PM	#8
NoirthernDancer Second Lieutenant Drives: 325iX & 128 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada Posts: 247 iTrader: (2)	Weathertech DEFINITELY if you live in Minnesota where there is lots of snow,salt, slush and ice.

12-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#10
GaryS Colonel Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,081 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [3.25]	I have Weathertech mats. They're definitely nicer than the BMW rubber mats. But for Minnesota, I recommend the Weathertech liners. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=214381&page=3

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