That was Drew's advice to me when I wanted to get the Weathertech one. He mentioned that the Weathertech's were softer and might not hold its shape over time. I bought the OEM one myself and LOVED it!
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the oem one looks cool, and the dividers are nice for about 2 weeks. then you notice that nothing fits in the trunk without taking out those dividers. and every time you have to fold the seats down, you have to either remove the mat or slide it all the way forward because of that wall on the back of it.
I just ditched the OEM for the weathertech one and I am much happier. if anyone wants the oem one (don't ask me where the dividers are, i haven't a clue) drop me a note.
-felix
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-felix
'02 ML 500, bone stock except for step bars and the AMG chrome IP rings
which replaced a '99 ML430
the oem one looks cool, and the dividers are nice for about 2 weeks. then you notice that nothing fits in the trunk without taking out those dividers. and every time you have to fold the seats down, you have to either remove the mat or slide it all the way forward because of that wall on the back of it.
I have the OEM mat with dividers. When you fold down the seats, turn the mat around so the "wall" is at the rear of the vehicle. That way, it isn't in the middle of the cargo area and provides some scratch/dent protection for the rear hatch. [;)]