Weather tech looks better but costs $250, ebay has the Huskey floor liners for $160.

I got the WeatherTech package for our Venza. Very happy with it. I believe you get what you pay for. Fit is very good for the floor. But I did cut the corner out where the gas pedal is. Very important, cut out the corner for the gas pedal!!!

 

Really? Why? Does it interfere with the gas pedal for real.. or are you just concerned cause of all the hype.

 

I did have an "incident" with the mat. I left in the original Venza black carpet floor mat and put the WeatherTech mat over it (for further soundproofing). I washed the car one day and pulled the mats out to clean. While putting the WeatherTech mat back in, the tall sidewall did impinge on the accel. peddle. The next morning my wife got in and started up the car. The engine raced to 3500 rpm. She called me and I immediately left work. We called the Toyota hot line and they came out to tow the car in to the dealership.

Once there, I red-faced saw the problem. I pushed the WeatherTech mats up to the peddle and the highwall pushed the peddle down. I felt like sh)& and was very embarressed. I immediately cut off the corner to never let this happen again. Driver error on this one.. Duhhhh on my part. But still love the mats. Just gotta use your head.

 

Once there, I red-faced saw the problem. I pushed the WeatherTech mats up to the peddle and the highwall pushed the peddle down. I felt like sh)& and was very embarressed. I immediately cut off the corner to never let this happen again. Driver error on this one.. Duhhhh on my part. But still love the mats. Just gotta use your head.

OR you could follow the instructions from both Toyota and Weathertech and NOT USE ONE MAT ON TOP OF THE OTHER...soundproofing be damned. :headbang:

 

I have the Husky mats and choose them over the WeatherTech based on price. The fit isn't quite as good as the WT mats based on pictures that have been posted on this forum, but they are more than acceptable. When I pulled them out after the winter (to put in the carpet mats, the front carpet was spotless other that a few chunks of salt that managed to squeeze past the (small) gaps.

 

I found an e-bay seller who is selling for $90+37 shipping + taxes = $143.51

Thats a $100 savings over the weather tech.. here is some pics of the two that i've found online.. It looks like the front driver husky mat covers a bit better.. I'm tempted based on the price for sure!!!

Weather Tech:

Husky:

 

ah i see this has been discussed quite a bit before..

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310591&page=5

Think i'm going to go Husky based on the comments about the fuel door, holes for the pegs and the extra coverage for the dead pedal.

Edit - Just scored a set of open box husky mats from ebay.. $80 + $37 shipping plus tax about $120-130 canadian after exchange.. saved $120 on the weather techs... that can go to gas!

 

I know this has been discussed before, and it seems like the majority recommend the DigitalFit liner that WeatherTech makes. I'm still not clear, though, what does the liner do that the mats don't? Are there any folks that have the mats and now wish they had gotten the liner? If so, why?

Thanks much!


2011 Venza, V6 FWD, Blizzard Pearl, Convenience/Tow

 

I just got a Venza on Monday and I have the digital fit liners by weathertech in it. I had them in my Corolla and loved them. They are far superior to the mats as they cover the side walls as well and keep the snow, salt, slush away from your carpet.

 

The digitalfit ones are molded and fit inside the well...you could pour a whole cup of coffee into them and not have it overflow onto the carpet.
The rear passenger is a one piece that even protects the tunnel carpet where some folks rest their feet...especially kids.
Had them in my Tundra for years as well.
I'll never go back.
Your not making a mistake by buying the regular mat's...I've had those too...Prefer digitalfit myself...Just my .02 cents.

 

had both and the liners all the best in containing snow, mud and dirt

 

I first bought the Husky ones to save $$$$ over the even more overpriced DigitFit Weathertechs. Brought them back right away after opening box and paid the extra for Digitfits - they are better in looks and material texture feel (even though Husky guarantees for life ???)
What insanity paying so much for mud/snow mats.

 

Thanks for the responses. I got exactly what I needed!

 

I bought the weathertech cargo liner. I think they offer 3 colors, ivory, light gray and black. I was thinking the light gray color they had would match the light gray interior on my Venza, but it's actually darker. Perhaps black would have been better since the interior floor mats are black.

 

Yeah I went with the black for interior and got the grey cargo liner.

 

WeatherTech Floor Liners are digitally fit for the interior of the vehicle and they will cover a lot more area than a traditional floor mat. Also, traditional floor mats will freeze and crack in sub-zero temperature. WeatherTech Floor Liners utilize High Density Tri-Extruded (HDTE) material which will not freeze and crack in cold weather.

 

There is no question that WeatherTech Liners are expensive. If you are looking at $129, then take a look at Husky WeatherBeater Liners. They will be $129.99 for the front and rear liners for the Venza. Liners will always offer you better protection than standard mats.

Here are some pictures of these liners installed in a Sienna (for reference):

Steve

 

you too my friend. I would contact WeatherTech about your Tundra liners. They are usually very good at standing behind their products. I agree with you about liking the look of WeatherTech Liners more than the Husky Liners. However it's hard to beat Husky at $129.

Steve

 

I've ordered the Husky. Can get it for $100 Cdn+ taxes. Can't justify the weathetech or even the Toyota part- either of these is about $160 in these parts.

 

Put the Husky liner in today and it looks nice. It's a good fit for the cargo area. Went black to match the other mats in the car... but wonder how the grey would have looked.

 

Husky Liners fit amazing. They are also considerably less expensive than WeatherTech Liners.

Steve

 

I have just the Weather tech trunk liner.

 

Great pic. It shows just how well the WeatherTech Cargo Liners fit!

Steve

 

I have a question regarding the Weathertech digital fit floor liner. I just got a 2012 Venza and when I go to Weathertech's website, it appears that the rear mats are not available. Did the rear section change between 2011 and 2012? Thanks.

 

Probably not. I could be wrong but I heard that they test fit for each model year to make sure there aren't changes.


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We humans are a funny breed. If our Venza's came with a vinyl rear mat as standard we would bitch they were too cheap to put carpet. They put carpet then we bitch we got to spend a fortune for a weathertech mat.
The only thing that has not gone down in price in basic needs and necesitees in life ( TV, appliances) are cars - we are willing to pay increases for that necessity right thru the roof. The game here is also as the car ages they make the parts and repairs so expensive that the car is written off even before the rust sets in 7 yrs.
But I love my Venza .......

 

We love choices. That's why even toyota sells all weather mats. It's not one size fits all.

I kept the carpet mats for the first and second row and went with weather techs for the trunk.


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