Rubber Mat vs Carpet Mats.

J2d · 06-01-2008, 04:30 PM

Hey guys, which one did you choose when picking up the car? Both are from BMW.

I think the carpets cost more in general, but i'm thinking the Rubbers are more useful.

Caprets do looks better though.

datkin · 06-01-2008, 04:45 PM

I asked for both and got both for free so didn't have to make a choice. Ask for both, it doesn't hurt.

AJerman · 06-01-2008, 04:48 PM

I got neither.

But honestly, I have black carpet floors (Jade Gray), and I barely notice. As much as I clean it, it's not all that big of a deal. I'd still like to pick some up eventually though, but I'd definitely do carpet. Rubber mats don't look right in a BMW unless you have a reason for them.

J2d · 06-01-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AJerman

I got neither.

But honestly, I have black carpet floors (Jade Gray), and I barely notice. As much as I clean it, it's not all that big of a deal. I'd still like to pick some up eventually though, but I'd definitely do carpet. Rubber mats don't look right in a BMW unless you have a reason for them.

I live where there is winter... so big reason to have them for me.

That and I find carpet can smell bad in the winter, with rain/snow/slush.

Chiggy · 06-01-2008, 05:22 PM

I got both and put them both in my car with the rubber mats on top. Sorta sucks as the clutch catches the rubber mat when I change gears due to the extra height of using two set of mats.

GuyOh · 06-01-2008, 05:48 PM

i got both for free

i use carpet during summer and spring

and rubber during winter

J2d · 06-01-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GuyOh

i got both for free

i use carpet during summer and spring

and rubber during winter

those of you that are getting both for free are u guys getting any additional gifts?

Nikos335i · 06-01-2008, 06:51 PM

Got both also!

Must admit though the carpet ones suck (or least mine do!). Mine doesn't stay in place!

FotiosF90M5 · 06-01-2008, 06:54 PM

I have both and switch them out with the seasons. The oem carpet ones arent very durable. kinda cheap.

SGxi · 06-01-2008, 09:14 PM

I just put my rubber ones on top of my carpet ones...

BiscottiGelato · 06-01-2008, 10:22 PM

rubber for winter, for trips, for muddy outdoor days
carpet for summer, for taking ur partner out on opera nights. remember to scotch guard carpet mats, makes it last way longer

J2d · 06-02-2008, 12:13 AM

so basically almost all of you got both free?

fanatic · 06-02-2008, 12:45 AM

spring & summer - carpet
fall & winter - rubber

You have to use the velco circles to keep the mats in place. I don't have them on the passenger side as the mats are so large they never move.

ctgazer · 06-02-2008, 07:54 AM

yea, i got both too...for free

AJerman · 06-02-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by J2d

I live where there is winter... so big reason to have them for me.

That and I find carpet can smell bad in the winter, with rain/snow/slush.

True, that'd be a good reason for using rubber mats. I'd probably just clean them out once a week anyway though, haha, or maybe only put them in where there actually is a storm. I just don't think they look good.

datkin · 06-02-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by J2d

those of you that are getting both for free are u guys getting any additional gifts?

Yep, I got two key chains and a hat

. Was suppose to get a BMW mug instead of a hat but they were out at the time.

ians · 06-02-2008, 01:39 PM

I got the rubber one from Tisher and they are like ~$50. However I found the oem rubber map kind of cheap & useless!

BMW Newbie · 06-02-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ians

I got the rubber one from Tisher and they are like ~$50. However I found the oem rubber map kind of cheap & useless!

Let me count what I rec'd from the stealer for dropping 50k to buy my 328xi.
Hmmmm...wheel lock, floor mats, 2 dealer's key chains ( I think probably worth $2 each), $50 gift cert ( which I used to buy one coffee mug and an extra bottle of leather cleaner )and a cleaning kit. Other things I asked that didn't get - rubber mats, caps, fleece blanket and BMW umbrella.

BMW Newbie · 06-02-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ians

I got the rubber one from Tisher and they are like ~$50. However I found the oem rubber map kind of cheap & useless!

Sell them to me if you dont like them....

m-technik · 06-02-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiggy

I got both and put them both in my car with the rubber mats on top. Sorta sucks as the clutch catches the rubber mat when I change gears due to the extra height of using two set of mats.

+1! that really pisses me off, but with beige interior ive gotta have them.

Haywire · 06-04-2008, 03:54 PM

I had no idea you HAD a choice LoL... I got the rubber ones, altho i think i would prefer the carpets. the rubber ones show every spec of dirt and it drives me fu@king nuts...not to mention a lil difficult to clean.

Think i might have any luck going into the dealership and gettin me some carpet mats? I just bought the car, havent even made my first payment.

Marsch52 · 06-05-2008, 01:34 PM

I have the beige interior and it rains a lot in Vancouver, so I have the rubber for the driver's front and carpet in the rest. In the winter I toss in the passenger front mat also.

Keeps things easy to clean up.

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AJerman Major 29 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	I got neither. But honestly, I have black carpet floors (Jade Gray), and I barely notice. As much as I clean it, it's not all that big of a deal. I'd still like to pick some up eventually though, but I'd definitely do carpet. Rubber mats don't look right in a BMW unless you have a reason for them. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i: Jet Black, Jade Gray, Gray Poplar, 6MT - Stock... for now.
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BiscottiGelato Captain 88 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	rubber for winter, for trips, for muddy outdoor days carpet for summer, for taking ur partner out on opera nights. remember to scotch guard carpet mats, makes it last way longer
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fanatic Lieutenant 10 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	spring & summer - carpet fall & winter - rubber You have to use the velco circles to keep the mats in place. I don't have them on the passenger side as the mats are so large they never move. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| Aluminum Pedals \| Breyton Race GTS f19x8.5 r19x9.5 \| Goodyear F1 GS-D3 \| 50% Tint \| OEM Rear Trunk Spoiler \| More To Come
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ians Major 40 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got the rubber one from Tisher and they are like ~$50. However I found the oem rubber map kind of cheap & useless!
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Haywire Haywire, brand new BMW owner :D 28 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I had no idea you HAD a choice LoL... I got the rubber ones, altho i think i would prefer the carpets. the rubber ones show every spec of dirt and it drives me fu@king nuts...not to mention a lil difficult to clean. Think i might have any luck going into the dealership and gettin me some carpet mats? I just bought the car, havent even made my first payment.
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