Re: OEM vs. generic floormats ('90 V8Q)

[grubster@megsinet.net (Martin Gruby)]

At 02:17 PM 12/11/96 PST, you wrote:
My parents have Cannon mats in both of ther Benz's.  They are kind of a
thick rubber and are incredible in the winter.  They also hold like a quart
or gallon of liquid or something in case you spill or you have snow all over
your feet. They make many sizes for most cars.  Should fit a big V8 no prob. 
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>>My V8 (bought used) did not come with floormats.  Just black carpeting. 
>>  The carpet is in good shape and I'd like to keep it that way.
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>>Did the car originally come with mats; carpeted or rubber?  Did the OEM mats 
>>have any special features or ornamentation which makes them especially 
>>desirable? (...other than holes to accommodate  the mat positioning pegs in 
>>front of the seats?)
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>>The nearest Audi dealer and a local "performance" shop are quoting very 
>>similar prices for "OEM quality" mats (~$120).  My wife has noted that Al's 
>>Auto Supply has car mats for $35 a set.  How hard should I lobby for the 
>>Real Thing?  Is it worth it?  Do you have a preferred vendor for floor mats?
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>>I'd like some input before Christmas!  Thanks.
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>> -Andy Tiura
>>atiura@intermec.com
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