M3 Floor Mats NLA?

[0-60motorsports]

The blank ones don't have the driver's reinforced heal pad if that matters to you.
If just going blank can't see any reason to buy the marked-up BMW priced blank ones over much better quality Lloyds mats.

They last a long time by the way. I still have my originals from 2004. I'll hand you check the Lloyd's ones.

[Slideways]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

^ This.

When the cars were 10 years old, you go get the original mats from the dealership. Now, you find a suitable alternative (OE all weather mats or non-M E46 mats) especially for non-essential stuff like this. The car will still drive with non-M floor mats. And because the cars aren't doing much mileage, your replacement parts will probably last even longer.

[0-60motorsports]

^ This.

When the cars were 10 years old, you go get the original mats from the dealership. Now, you find a suitable alternative (OE all weather mats or non-M E46 mats) especially for non-essential stuff like this. The car will still drive with non-M floor mats. And because the cars aren't doing much mileage, your replacement parts will probably last even longer.

Agreed, I even have the OEM rubber mats

[sasha]

The all black euro ones are the ones I prefer. Love that the older ///M cars didn't have so many ///M badges every where

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

[0-60motorsports]

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

The look pretty high quality to me. Will have to get back to you in 3-4 weeks with pics.

[old///MFanatic]

Are they still the original high pile quality of the originals? or are they just the same cheap ones we've discussed here without the M3 logo? Part number: 51478201222

Well one thing those plain mats don’t have/never had is the thicker carpet in the heel area. That area on every BMW mat I’ve seen that had the reinforced “pad” area is still the area that wears a hole. So logically no heel pad in carpet pile, quicker the wear.

But I do know that’s different from your question if the carpet fibers and thickness of pile is same as earlier M3 logo versions.

[0-60motorsports]

I would get these every time:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-set-of-floor-mats-velours-anthrazit-51478201222

[Bimma360]

I would get these every time:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...it-51478201222

I've been considering picking these up, actually. Anything noteworthy apart from no M3 logo?

[fattycharged]

I've been considering picking these up, actually. Anything noteworthy apart from no M3 logo?

for $200 I'd expect a pad and some M3 logos…


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[Bimma360]

for $200 I'd expect a pad and some M3 logos…


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I mean there aren't really any other options at this time, so it is what it is. The mats on my F97 are $300. And when BMW does do another run of the logo mats for the E46, my guess is that the price is going to be higher than $200. At that time, I imagine someone will be saying "$300 isn't worth some logos." I think the days of $130 floor mats are gone, unfortunately. And then all the E46 mats will go NLA, or backordered for like a half a decade, and people will be saying "I wish I bought them when they were available." I hope I am wrong, but I've been through this thought exercise with both e30's and e36's. Hahah I guess my long winded point is, buy them now or forever hold your peace, I think the price is irrelevant.

[fattycharged]

true. I bought a set with the last run, tried to get 2, but order was cancelled… oh well


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[0-60motorsports]

I've been considering picking these up, actually. Anything noteworthy apart from no M3 logo?

No these are the EURO mats. Only North American version M3's came with the Logo Mats.

I love that the older ///M cars do not have so many ///M logos everywhere.

So yeah ordered another set of the plain mats to vacuum seal and store. I switch between these and the OEM BMW rubber mats depending on the weather.

[old///MFanatic]

I've been considering picking these up, actually. Anything noteworthy apart from no M3 logo?

BMW mats really aren’t that good compared to what’s on the market. If were going to buy plain mats they’d be lower on the list. Lloyd Mats are far and away much better quality. Many high end tuners use them as supplier for their brand mats.

[Keith_MN]

BMW mats really aren’t that good compared to what’s on the market. If were going to buy plain mats they’d be lower on the list. Lloyd Mats are far and away much better quality. Many high end tuners use them as supplier for their brand mats.

Got some Lloyd's rubber mats for my camper van this past summer and liked them so much, had them to a custom order for me for the rest of the floor. Never occurred to me to use them for the M. My mats are ok but not the best, ordered a set of black "Ultimat" carpet 4pc set for $163, minus 15% ending today.

[old///MFanatic]

Got some Lloyd's rubber mats for my camper van this past summer and liked them so much, had them to a custom order for me for the rest of the floor. Never occurred to me to use them for the M. My mats are ok but not the best, ordered a set of black "Ultimat" carpet 4pc set for $163, minus 15% ending today.

Wise choice. 👍🏻 I did see they had Black Friday sale still up.
For many who are replacing worn out driver (front) mats. One can just buy the Lloyd Mat fronts (2 piece) and keep their barely used rears.

Buying the plain thin black BMW ones for close to $200 when much better options are out there is ill-conceived.

In many cases “Euro” gets you a different not US over-regulated/changed part on our BMWs. In this case it just simply means “plain”. And if one just wants plain, BMW supplier ones are not the upgrade in this particular instance.