Chuckanut
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What do people think of the WeatherTech liners? My new Rav4 does not come with protective mats, just come thin carpet. Are they worth the money? Any good alternatives?
If you are at all active, get it for sure. Skiing and trail running are the biggies for me. I can through snowy boots and skis, or muddy shoes and sweaty clothes on the floor or in the cargo area with no worries. When they get too bad I take them out and shake them out and hose them down. Scrub if needed. Good for hauling weed eaters and junk like that too. Really, I just don't worry about what I throw in my car. Get the full length that protects your seat backs for when you fold down your seats.
If you cars stay pretty clean, you don't need them. But since you asked, you probably do.
Mr Bum...(may I call you that?)
I think you are talking about the cargo mats. The weathertech cargo mats are fantastic. I think what OP is talking about are floor "liners" for the front foot wells.
I’ve bought WeatherTech footwell liners front and back for 3 of our last 4 cars, and a few cargo liners. They've all fit perfectly and held up beautifully, we keep our cars for 8-10 years.I looked at the Weathertech and the Husky liners for the footwells (front and back) and cargo area of our CR-V and our Pilot. I ended up buying the Husky liners (cheaper), and have been very happy. I can't say if they are better or worse than the Weathertech's, but they do a good job. Weathertech buys a lot of advertising.
IMO, it's definitely a good idea to get something very substantial to protect the OEM carpets and floors, esp if it snows where you live or you'll sometimes have mud on your shoes/gear.