Cargo Mat vs. Cargo liner

[mdh]

I am considering these two options... I like the idea of the Weathertech with the liner edge for obvious reasons.
I assume a cargo liner has the advantage of being able to be rolled-up if I need to fold-down the rear seats, where the cargo edge could get in the way.

Can anyone comment on the Weathertech stiffness and if it can be rolled-up in a tight fashion as is the case with a cargo liner.

tks in advance,

[BoosPrius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mdh @ May 13 2006, 11:02 PM) [snapback]255038[/snapback]</div>

I am considering these two options... I like the idea of the Weathertech with the liner edge for obvious reasons.
I assume a cargo liner has the advantage of being able to be rolled-up if I need to fold-down the rear seats, where the cargo edge could get in the way.

Can anyone comment on the Weathertech stiffness and if it can be rolled-up in a tight fashion as is the case with a cargo liner.

tks in advance,
[/b]

I have the Weathertec cargo tray with the lip that goes all around it. I absolutely love it. But it only covers the area behind the rear seats. I'm not sure what it's made of, but it has a surpringly soft feel to it. Also looks great. My dogs love it too. They prefer to lay in the cargo tray than to lay on the carpeted back of my rear seats when they are folded down.

Gary

[mdh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BayouBulldog @ May 13 2006, 09:59 PM) [snapback]255054[/snapback]</div>

I have the Weathertec cargo tray with the lip that goes all around it. I absolutely love it. But it only covers the area behind the rear seats. I'm not sure what it's made of, but it has a surpringly soft feel to it. Also looks great. My dogs love it too. They prefer to lay in the cargo tray than to lay on the carpeted back of my rear seats when they are folded down.

Gary
[/b]

Thanks... can you easily roll it up? just wondering.... tks

[BoosPrius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mdh @ May 14 2006, 12:07 AM) [snapback]255057[/snapback]</div>

Thanks... can you easily roll it up? just wondering.... tks
[/b]

It came rolled up in a long thin box. I haven't tried rolling it up, but I'm sure it would roll up quite easily. It does not have a stiff feeling to it at all. The only problem with rolling it up is that the corners then sort of stick up for a few days afterwards. I much prefer the material used to make this cargo tray than the material used for the cargo tray in my Mazda Tribute that I traded in on my Prius. That material was a harder, plastic like material, similar to what kiddie pools are made of. I never tried to roll it up, but I suspect it would not have been easy.

Gary

[Catskillguy]

Mine was delivered rolled up, in the middle of winter and stored in a shed for 2 weeks outside. It unrolled flat and installed fine. A very flexible material, and the form fitting lips gives a sense of comfort when transporting groceries, should you not have noticed the milk was leaking.

By it's design, it does not cover the area when the back seat is down, but the lip is very pliable and will bounce back when the long object is removed.

[HokieHybrid]

Where did you get your Weathertech mat? I have seen them as low as $61, but it says generic fit, or $109 which claims to be a custom fit. I'd prefer custom fit so I don't lose usable cargo space, but I don't want to pay $40 extra for the same product.

Thanks!
C

[mdh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HokieHybrid @ May 18 2006, 06:06 AM) [snapback]257424[/snapback]</div>

Where did you get your Weathertech mat? I have seen them as low as $61, but it says generic fit, or $109 which claims to be a custom fit. I'd prefer custom fit so I don't lose usable cargo space, but I don't want to pay $40 extra for the same product.

Thanks!
C
[/b]

i just ordered one..... rather expensive $106, considering the small size of space for the prius.

[BoosPrius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HokieHybrid @ May 18 2006, 08:06 AM) [snapback]257424[/snapback]</div>

Where did you get your Weathertech mat? I have seen them as low as $61, but it says generic fit, or $109 which claims to be a custom fit. I'd prefer custom fit so I don't lose usable cargo space, but I don't want to pay $40 extra for the same product.

Thanks!
C
[/b]

I bot mine from www.autoanything.com. Excellent service. Ordered it on a Monday night and received it on Thursday. I paid the $109. I probably should have spent more time price comparing, but I didn't. I also wanted the custom fit. The site says its for a 2005 Prius, but it fit my 2006 perfectly. I do think it's over priced, but it is also a great product. I love the feel and look of it. If I was to give my cargo tray a name, I'd call her Jessica Biehl, <g>.

Gary
2006 Super White

[DaveHybridGuy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BayouBulldog @ May 18 2006, 09:55 AM) [snapback]257450[/snapback]</div>

I bot mine from www.autoanything.com. Excellent service. Ordered it on a Monday night and received it on Thursday. I paid the $109. I probably should have spent more time price comparing, but I didn't. I also wanted the custom fit. The site says its for a 2005 Prius, but it fit my 2006 perfectly. I do think it's over priced, but it is also a great product. I love the feel and look of it. If I was to give my cargo tray a name, I'd call her Jessica Biehl, <g>.

Gary
2006 Super White
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But doesn't the liner block access to the storage area beneath the floor of the cargo area ?

[kickingtv]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveHybridGuy @ May 18 2006, 09:14 AM) [snapback]257463[/snapback]</div>

But doesn't the liner block access to the storage area beneath the floor of the cargo area ?
[/b]

Yes, it covers the storage area (just like the Cargo Mat that is included with the floormats). Just lift it up and wah-lah, instant access!