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179 messages, Last post on Jan 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM
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Here's an accessory query: Has anyone found a custom mat for the rear of an MPV that fits with the third seat DOWN? We need the cargo space a lot more often than the 3rd seat, so it would be great to have a mat that covers the whole area behind the middle row! Thanks! |
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Try http://www.weathertech.com
These guys aren't cheap, but I've heard of folks buying a mat that fits perfectly for the MPV. I use a large mat with 3/4" sides, and a pattern similar to the weathertech one for our MPV. I got it at Walmart for about $20. It is not a perfect fit, it's only about 3'x3', but it's great for tossing gear and junk onto to keep the carpets clean. --javadoc |
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I've commented before on these. They're NOT cheap yet, very good quality & quite functional. I have their mats (incl. the "well" liner) throughout my 2000 MPV ES. The mats for 2nd & 3rd row are trim-to-fit type. They overlap each other so there's no exposed carpet. If you have the factory carpet mats (not very functional), I suggest you leave them in place and put the Weathertechs right over them (to help save the permanent carpet below). The liner is custom fit (I think $79) and has a 3.5 inch lip so, if anything were to spill back there it would be contained. Since it's a perfect fit, there's no prob "tumbling" the 3rd seat. |
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I goofed. I thought you were inquiring 'bout the "well" liner. W/tech also makes a larger flat mat that covers entire area behind the 2nd row (when 3rd seat is "tumbled/flat") up to the rear hatch. I didn't buy it since 3rd seat is usually up. I may reconsider once the weather breaks (in Chgo) and we start making trips to the landscape nurseries. I'm not sure if it's a custom fit or if it's trim-to-fit style. If you decide to get one, PLEASE let the rest of us know how it works out. good luck Brmuda |
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Thanks to BRMUDA and Javadoc. I'm thinking. I spent the first four weeks or so with the van with the 3rd seat down (we don't have kids and haul a bunch of junk regularly) but for a change I put it up and am kind of loving the well behind the seats--it really is great for groceries, smallish boxes, etc.--so now I'm flirting with the well liner. My wife says, "Buy both!" But of course then you have to store one, etc., etc. I have a weathertech liner in the back of our Explorer, along with front mats, and they sure do the trick. So if I can figure out what I'm going to do I'll leave a report... |
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| Chicago, huh? Where abouts? That's the area I reside too. | |
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Yeah, I really like the Weathertech trunk liner and mats in our 850...they fit perfectly (also came w/car, so free), but wife wasn't ready to spend that on her van, so we went with the cheaper mats, which seems to work great also, but don't offer quite the amount of total floor coverage, so it's a trade-off. We leave the 3rd row down most of the time, and slide the mat up/back as needed. It's great for just about anything you want, and like brmuda said, it worked awesome for when we needed new plants for the gardens last spring. The well is also well proportioned. It easily swallows our mammoth stroller with room for either gear for the kids activities or a number of bags of groceries (that won't slide around in the well either). Darn Mazda for making the MPV so convenient!  --java |
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Hell there, blondemom1. I reside in D Grove (W burbs of Chgo). What about you?? brmuda |
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I know your great city well. Will be spending Easter at my cousin's in Naperville, who used to live in Downers Grove. I'm all the way down in Park Forest. Far south subs. May be relocating further north within the next couple of years tho. New casino in Rosemont WILL happen.(keep your fingers crossed) The old home area isn't what it used to be.... |
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We just wanted protection for the existing mats, so we went to Home Depot & picked up the cheap, clear rug runner they carry on rolls  $.98 per running foot (27" wide I think). Cut to fit & my wife is very happy. --Dennis |
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