Just bought a new (to me) car, a 2011 E class Merc estate with the 7 seat option (so 2 seats fold up from the floor when you want them)
I had a 5 series that I traded in for it and that was absolutely wrecked from general use, including kids and dog. We now have 2 dogs so I’d like to sort some protection soon
Both dogs are black labs so have black hair, it’s a black interior so their hair won’t show up too badly
I’d like some protection for the floor, and maybe the sides and boot sill. Definitely the floor though
The problem is that I need to be able to take it out quickly and easily, and also be able to roll/fold it up while out so I can store in while the 3rd row is folded up into place
My 2 options are, I think:
1 – cheap rubber mat
2 – nice rubber mat with a lip (£65 – http://www.carbox.co.uk/acatalog/Carbox_Boot_Liner_MB_E_Class_(W212T).aspx?subCat=6108)
3 – generic boot liner
4 – made to fit boot liner (£110+ http://www.hatchbag.co.uk/mercedes-e-class-7-estate-2010-onwards)
The thing that puts me off the good rubber mat is also one of the best things about it – the lip. A lip will keep any liquid or crap on the mat, but I’m concerned it may make folding/rolling up for storage in the boot difficult (while the boot is occupied)
The thing that puts me off a proper liner is the ease of putting it in and taking it out regularly. The ones I’ve seen have velcro round the edge and loops for the headrests, which is great. I’ve also read that they come out easily for when you want to clean it, but can they taken out and put back in regularly and will it cope with this sort of use?
I just had some blankets down in the back of my 5 series before, I’d like something more elegant than that. The boot on this car is huge, biggest available actually, so generic stuff might not fit so well anyway
Thoughts/input welcomed please!
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