Vantage Floor Mats

[Merlin V8V]

Gentlemen

I picked up my '09 Vantage today and drove it straight to the Detailers to work their magic on and will be ready to reveal to friends and family on Tuesday (and for pics for you all).

A quick question which I’m asking as the search facility doesn’t seem to be working...............................Id like some mats for the beast to protect the original carpets. I don’t want rubber ones but carpet ones and the dealer mentioned that AM ones were somewhere near £400. Not keen on that so wondered what you guys have done regarding mats and if you had any advice and recommendations please?

Many thanks.

Jason

[bogie]

ive got the OEM ones, got bought them as a pressie a few years ago, I think they were around £250 at the time...but I wouldnt pay that for them

they really are just plain black mats, with leather edge and a tiny AM tab on the them, no different than what you can get from Autostyle or other aftermarket mat provider for £60 ish (or even cheaper on ebay)

[Guycord]

I have a set of these:-

http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,9,232....

They are "OK", the logo is reasonable but only available in black. A couple of AM Dealers have commented how better they are than the AM stock ones.

Not cheap though.


G

[laracer]

I took a chance and bought some cheap ones from Ebay - I just wanted something to protect the original carpet - I paid £25 for a set that fitted well and look ok (car dealer type quality) from a company called Towequipe

Edited by laracer on Sunday 15th August 08:50

Edited by laracer on Sunday 15th August 08:51

[Murph7355]

The original carpet's nothing more than a mat stuck down...wonder how much replacements are...

[don4l]

I got mine from Autostyle. They were £65.00 IIRC, and they are fine.


Don
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[Merlin V8V]

Hi Guys

Many thanks for all your input. As a result, Ive just order a set in black with drivers heel pad and "Vantage" in silver stitching to match the seats from Autostyle.

Once again, much appreciated.

Jay

[Dav_s]

Merlin V8V said:

Hi Guys

Many thanks for all your input. As a result, Ive just order a set in black with drivers heel pad and "Vantage" in silver stitching to match the seats from Autostyle.

Once again, much appreciated.

Jay

Morning Jay,

Have these arrived yet? Is the quality and fit spot on? If so I'll be ordering a set as well

[Merlin V8V]

Hi Dav

Unfortunately they arent here yet but should be any day now. As soon as they arrive I'll try to post pics (first time) and comments on them for everyone. Its the least I can do in return for all the helpful advice I've received on here.

Have a great day.


Jay

[Fess]

I need some mats too, so looking forward to seeing what you think of the one's you've ordered.

Cheers

Steve

[Merlin V8V]

Hi Guys

The new Autostyle mats arrived today and were put straight in the car given the damned English summer.

I'm pleased with the quality and the leather edging is a nice touch as is the "Vantage" stitching which is in silver to match the seats. They don’t fully cover the stock mates but I expected that and they certainly cover the important areas. Overall I'd recommend them.

What do you think?

Cheers

J

[laracer]

These are my £25 ones for comparison - one thing is for sure, that flash shows me I need to get cleaning the interior this weekend!

JLD

[Merlin V8V]

Certainly can't complain at those for a fraction of the cost !

[GPM3D]

I can see a group buy coming on here!
Graham

[oblio]

Ths thread has reminded me that I have been meaning to get some mats for my DB9 for yonks so I just bought a set from here 40 quid plus postage!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ASTON-MARTIN-DB9-COUPE-Floor...

[Adam2S]

Waddya need mats for on a '09 vantage? Surely the carpets cant be worn out already are they - if they are then alarm bells would be ringing in my mind.

The vantage already has "mats" built in via the carpet as murph mentioned above. Unless you are a farmer or construction worker or intending to astronimcal miles on it I cant see them wearing out really???

Edited by Adam2S on Friday 27th August 13:41

[Mako V12V]

Adam - you have a valid point but some people like to protect originality so quite often get over-mats on top of manufacturer mats.

I'll take a view on this in the next month or two. Xmas will then be round the corner.

[oblio]

Mako V12V said:

Adam - you have a valid point but some people like to protect originality so quite often get over-mats on top of manufacturer mats.

With winter around the corner (amd whats left of our glorious summer )I just wanted some extra protection for the original carpets thats all.

[mikey k]

I've just bought a cheapo set locally (£29) to protect the factory carpet over the winter

[bogie]

the OE mats are defo a better fit than that, and go right under the seat and have some plastic fastenings to stop them wrinkling up ...dunno why the aftermarket guys didnt just copy them directly really

fine for winter use, as they are easy to remove, vacuum/wash and put back in ..

but the actual carpet in the front of the car seems like an off the shelf easy to replace piece anyway, Id be interested to know how much it is just to buy new OE carpet pieces if it becomes worn, then not bother with mats ....