WeatherTech vs MB brand all weather mats. Which fit better?
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WeatherTech vs MB brand all weather mats. Which fit better?
Do the WeatherTech all weather mats fit nicer than the Benz brand Hexagon all weather mats? I'm looking for a nice snug fit.
OEM earns points for looks and monogram, but I heard that the weathertech fits quite nicely.
Any thoughts?
OEM earns points for looks and monogram, but I heard that the weathertech fits quite nicely.
Any thoughts?
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1987 560SL
I have the MB rubber mats in my car - they fit perfectly, of course. no sliding around.
I find them to be very hard wearing. The rubber is soft and this makes them sit well, but it takes a bit more to clean them of mud - you have to scrub a bit with dishsoap.
I have the weather tech ones in my Highlander. They fit well, but are harder and more rigid. They even scuff a bit.
I expect the Weather Tech are far less expensive than the MB's - both sets came with the cars. My Toyota is less than two years old and my MB is 20. I think the MB mats are as old as the car and holding up really well. You would not notice any wear.
I find them to be very hard wearing. The rubber is soft and this makes them sit well, but it takes a bit more to clean them of mud - you have to scrub a bit with dishsoap.
I have the weather tech ones in my Highlander. They fit well, but are harder and more rigid. They even scuff a bit.
I expect the Weather Tech are far less expensive than the MB's - both sets came with the cars. My Toyota is less than two years old and my MB is 20. I think the MB mats are as old as the car and holding up really well. You would not notice any wear.
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I have the MB rubber mats in my car - they fit perfectly, of course. no sliding around.
I find them to be very hard wearing. The rubber is soft and this makes them sit well, but it takes a bit more to clean them of mud - you have to scrub a bit with dishsoap.
I have the weather tech ones in my Highlander. They fit well, but are harder and more rigid. They even scuff a bit.
I expect the Weather Tech are far less expensive than the MB's - both sets came with the cars. My Toyota is less than two years old and my MB is 20. I think the MB mats are as old as the car and holding up really well. You would not notice any wear.
I find them to be very hard wearing. The rubber is soft and this makes them sit well, but it takes a bit more to clean them of mud - you have to scrub a bit with dishsoap.
I have the weather tech ones in my Highlander. They fit well, but are harder and more rigid. They even scuff a bit.
I expect the Weather Tech are far less expensive than the MB's - both sets came with the cars. My Toyota is less than two years old and my MB is 20. I think the MB mats are as old as the car and holding up really well. You would not notice any wear.
P.S. your silver 500e looks awesome! I noticed you got the updated headlights hood and grill. I recently scored a hood, trunk, body paneling and rocker panel from a 1995 E420 at the junkyard. I paid $64 for EVERYTHING. Gonna convert my '87 to make it look more modern like yours. I've searched everywhere online for the lower headlight trim that goes under the headlights. Where did you get yours? Do you know where I can find them online? They are $35 each at the dealer. More than what I paid for everything at the junkyard!
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The rubber doesn't go all the way to the edges, but it doesn't move either.
Thanks for the compliment.
I like the modern front end look, but I prefer the pre-facelift trunk - looks wider.
The lower headlight trim bits were from the dealer, sorry
Good luck with your project - post pics soon!
Thanks for the compliment.
I like the modern front end look, but I prefer the pre-facelift trunk - looks wider.
The lower headlight trim bits were from the dealer, sorry
Good luck with your project - post pics soon!
