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#8505 of 8642 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying by surrfurtom

Jan 04, 2012 (9:50 pm)

In vacuuming out my two year old 2010 Outback Limited 24K mi I noticed that the black factory driver side floor mat is fraying seriously in several spots, with the worst being around the outer grommet at the rear that secures it.
 
I don't always pull the mats out when vacuuming it, but I did this time and noticed the deterioration on both top and underside. It still seems like a new car to me and didn't expect to see this.
 
I've had Subarus since 87 and have never had the factory floor mats show wear like this one even at 90K. Is this covered under the 3/36 warranty?
 
Yeah I know this isn't as serious as most stuff but they probably want an arm and leg for replacements. Has anyone else noticed this or is this a fluke on mine? Thanks.

#8506 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [surrfurtom] by ateixeira

Jan 05, 2012 (8:26 am)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 04, 2012 9:50 pm)
I haven't observed that in any of our 3 Subarus, but...
 
If you're up for it, get a Chase Subaru credit card, and you can earn 3% cash back on everything, up to $500 a year. Then use the Subaru Bucks to buy accessories, pay for service, tires, and yes, even new floor mats.
 
I've paid for body damage (and got cash from the other guy's insurance company - ka-ching!), accessories, a Subaru Gold warranty, you name it. They come in $100 increments and the register at the dealer accepts them like cash.

#8507 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [ateixeira] by xwesx

Jan 05, 2012 (10:32 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 05, 2012 8:26 am)
I don't use the stock mats in mine, opting instead for WeatherTech floor liners. My mats still look like new... literally!
 
I'll have to take a look at my friend's 2010, though, since he uses the stock carpeted mats.

#8508 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [ateixeira] by surrfurtom

Jan 05, 2012 (11:07 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 05, 2012 8:26 am)
Thanks. I agree the Subaru card is a good deal. I've used it and have been accumulating them for the gold extended warranty. I'm close to $1000 now. The only downside is you must use them in only $100 increments, so to use them efficient you need to spend $100 min.
 
I like WeatherTech products too. Made in USA.
 
I'm going to show this mat to the dealer.

#8509 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [surrfurtom] by xwesx

Jan 05, 2012 (11:40 am)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 05, 2012 11:07 am)
I'm going to show this mat to the dealer.
 
That sounds like a good plan, especially if there is damage/wear on the bottom of the mat. That seems odd to me. Even the mats in my 1998 Escort, with 155,000 miles and 14 years on them, look perfectly new on the bottom. The tops are a different story....

#8510 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [surrfurtom] by ateixeira

Jan 05, 2012 (11:44 am)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 05, 2012 11:07 am)
You can pay for the warranty and if you have, say, $25 left, pay for an oil change or something like that. Or buy a Subaru T-shirt.

#8511 of 8642 2010 Legacy Climate control by frenchguy007

Jan 06, 2012 (8:02 pm)

I have a six cylinder Legacy with Climate Control. After a year and a half I still cannot figure out what the difference is between "full auto" and "auto" on the climate control. Can someone explain what the difference is?

#8512 of 8642 Re: 2010 Legacy Climate control [frenchguy007] by surrfurtom

Jan 07, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: frenchguy007 (Jan 06, 2012 8:02 pm)
As I recollect "full auto" controls everything including the fan speed. "Auto only" is temp control only and you manually set fan speed. If you are on "full auto" and manually change fan speed it then reverts to auto only. Hope this makes sense.

#8513 of 8642 Re: 2010 Legacy Climate control [surrfurtom] by gr26

Jan 08, 2012 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jan 07, 2012 10:51 am)
Also, I think if you manually turn off the AC it will just change to Auto. I much prefer manual controls over these automatic ones.

#8514 of 8642 Re: 2010 Subaru Outback Floor Mat Fraying [xwesx] by surrfurtom

Jan 12, 2012 (6:11 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Jan 05, 2012 11:40 am)
As an FYI, Subaru and the dealer took good care of the mat problem and replaced everything. Thanks for the various replies.

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