One issue with my Prius

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 04:00 PM

First, I would like to state upfront that I LOVE my Prius and glad I bought it. I only wish I could have held out to get darker seats.

So besides the interior color I love my car. Is there anyone else out that that bought a Prius BUT because for one reason or another didn't get the iterior color they wanted?

When I first was told that my seats were oak I though NO problem because I planned to get seat cushions anyway. That's why I chose not to worry about getting leather because it would have just been covered up with seat cushions anyway.

So my plan was to just change my seats to the charcoal that I wanted. However the whole interior is oak! Would gray charcoal seat covers look ok with all the rest of the stuff being oak?

I would appreciate any insight or suggestions anyone can give me on this. I'm just trying to look at what options I have to deal with this now. I guess one option is I could order another car with dark seats and sell mine. But maybe there are other less less drastic I can do. The oak is just to light looking for me and I would be afraid it would get TO dirty. I have a dog that like to go for rides! The first time he jumped in my car he got the seat dirty. So for a temporary solution my daughter let me borrow some black seat cushions she had she was no longer using.

Maybe gray and oak will look ok together? I just don't know?

Thanks for any help you can give me. Tracy

2Hybrids · 01-11-2006, 04:07 PM

mmm...personal preference is key. IMO, it would be a pretty decent contrast and would match the upper dash if you put dark charcoal seat covers on. I'd have to go out and look at the interior again to confirm this. The only thing you would possibly think is that the seats and interior are mismatched.

Dripps · 01-11-2006, 04:08 PM

Tracy, I suggest you get black matts and then black seat cushions. I did this with my black BMW X5 a few years back with the dealers suggestion. She asked which color matts did I want and I assumed it always matched the carpet that was in there. But after thinking it over I agreed the black matts might be a better choice (by the way the interior of the car was beige, probably similar to the oak you're talking about). They looked great and seemed to match because my car was black.
My present car (to be traded in) is navy blue and I did the same thing....ordered navy blue matts to go over my light grey carpet. It looks good and definately helps hide the dirt.
I'm jealous you already have your car. I'm impatiently waiting for my dealer to call.

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by 2Hybrids@Jan 11 2006, 04:07 PM
mmm...personal preference is key. IMO, it would be a pretty decent contrast and would match the upper dash if you put dark charcoal seat covers on. I'd have to go out and look at the interior again to confirm this. The only thing you would possibly think is that the seats and interior are mismatched.

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Ok let me know what you think after looking at your interior please!

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Dripps@Jan 11 2006, 04:08 PM
Tracy, I suggest you get black matts and then black seat cushions. I did this with my black BMW X5 a few years back with the dealers suggestion. She asked which color matts did I want and I assumed it always matched the carpet that was in there. But after thinking it over I agreed the black matts might be a better choice (by the way the interior of the car was beige, probably similar to the oak you're talking about). They looked great and seemed to match because my car was black.
My present car (to be traded in) is navy blue and I did the same thing....ordered navy blue matts to go over my light grey carpet. It looks good and definately helps hide the dirt.
I'm jealous you already have your car. I'm impatiently waiting for my dealer to call.

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Ok the top dash color is all black. I had a friend just stop over and she also said the black and oak would go good together.

I just don't want to buy all black seat covers, put them in and then not like them. I'm pretty sure I will though.

Would my local Toyota deal sell black seat cushions? I would prefer to buy them locally if I can.

What color car are you looking for and what package. Did you call around to find something. I ended up buying my Prius at a dealer 2 hours away cause the had the exterior color I wanted and the exact package I wanted. A nice gentleman here was the one who got me calling around further than just locally.

I just LOVE my new car

Tracy

aaf709 · 01-11-2006, 05:49 PM

My Seaside Pearl has an ivory interior. I wanted to get GT seat covers and was able to order them from a Toyota dealer. Fortunately they had swatches of the material in different colors which they let me take out and see what would work. I ended up with a charcoal (with a slight pattern) which hides any dirt.

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by aaf709@Jan 11 2006, 05:49 PM
My Seaside Pearl has an ivory interior. I wanted to get GT seat covers and was able to order them from a Toyota dealer. Fortunately they had swatches of the material in different colors which they let me take out and see what would work. I ended up with a charcoal (with a slight pattern) which hides any dirt.

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And the charcoal seat covers look ok with the ivory? I suppose gray or black would match anything right?

I wish there was a way to make the middle consel darker.

Did you put your seat covers on yourself?

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 05:59 PM

I see that this website has some seat covers but nothing black. The darkest would be charcoal.

http://www.toyotapartsstore.com/default.ph...1b20dbf1bdb8861

aaf709 · 01-11-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by tracysbeans@Jan 11 2006, 02:52 PM
And the charcoal seat covers look ok with the ivory? I suppose gray or black would match anything right?

I wish there was a way to make the middle consel darker.

Did you put your seat covers on yourself?

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Yes, I put them on myself. The GT covers also come in a thicker material that's waterproof for pet owners who wish to take their dog or cat for a trip.

You can see what they look like at
http://photobucket.com/albums/v437/aaf709/Prius/

There is also the Wet Oke seat covers, if you wish.

Whichever you chose, make sure the covers are set up for the side airbags. Both GT and Wet Oke are.

tracysbeans · 01-11-2006, 06:03 PM

aaf709, Oh wow your really pimping out your car

Your mods:
Wheelskin Steering Wheel Cover
GT Seat Covers
DashTopper Dash Cover
MFD Sun Hood
Coastal Auto-Lock kit

What's a DashTopper cover?

What's a MFD Sun Hood? (like a moon roof?)

What's a Auto-Lock Kit. (IS that something that makes the door lock automatically?? If so I WANT IT)

aaf709 can you pimp my Prius

01-11-2006, 04:00 PM	#1
tracysbeans Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 905 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	First, I would like to state upfront that I LOVE my Prius and glad I bought it. I only wish I could have held out to get darker seats. So besides the interior color I love my car. Is there anyone else out that that bought a Prius BUT because for one reason or another didn't get the iterior color they wanted? When I first was told that my seats were oak I though NO problem because I planned to get seat cushions anyway. That's why I chose not to worry about getting leather because it would have just been covered up with seat cushions anyway. So my plan was to just change my seats to the charcoal that I wanted. However the whole interior is oak! Would gray charcoal seat covers look ok with all the rest of the stuff being oak? I would appreciate any insight or suggestions anyone can give me on this. I'm just trying to look at what options I have to deal with this now. I guess one option is I could order another car with dark seats and sell mine. But maybe there are other less less drastic I can do. The oak is just to light looking for me and I would be afraid it would get TO dirty. I have a dog that like to go for rides! The first time he jumped in my car he got the seat dirty. So for a temporary solution my daughter let me borrow some black seat cushions she had she was no longer using. Maybe gray and oak will look ok together? I just don't know? Thanks for any help you can give me. Tracy __________________ Member Cool Chicks in Black Prius club

01-11-2006, 04:08 PM	#3
Dripps Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ (Sussex Co) Posts: 116 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Tracy, I suggest you get black matts and then black seat cushions. I did this with my black BMW X5 a few years back with the dealers suggestion. She asked which color matts did I want and I assumed it always matched the carpet that was in there. But after thinking it over I agreed the black matts might be a better choice (by the way the interior of the car was beige, probably similar to the oak you're talking about). They looked great and seemed to match because my car was black. My present car (to be traded in) is navy blue and I did the same thing....ordered navy blue matts to go over my light grey carpet. It looks good and definately helps hide the dirt. I'm jealous you already have your car. I'm impatiently waiting for my dealer to call. __________________ 2006 Barcelona Red Package #8 Bisque Leather interior Body side molding, mudflaps Rear bumper protector and BT Tech Stiffening Plate XM radio Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds 40/38

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2Hybrids 100% Committed Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eustis, Florida Posts: 567 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	mmm...personal preference is key. IMO, it would be a pretty decent contrast and would match the upper dash if you put dark charcoal seat covers on. I'd have to go out and look at the interior again to confirm this. The only thing you would possibly think is that the seats and interior are mismatched.

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aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,840 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My Seaside Pearl has an ivory interior. I wanted to get GT seat covers and was able to order them from a Toyota dealer. Fortunately they had swatches of the material in different colors which they let me take out and see what would work. I ended up with a charcoal (with a slight pattern) which hides any dirt.

01-11-2006, 05:59 PM	#8
tracysbeans Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 905 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I see that this website has some seat covers but nothing black. The darkest would be charcoal. http://www.toyotapartsstore.com/default.ph...1b20dbf1bdb8861

01-11-2006, 06:03 PM	#10
tracysbeans Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 905 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	aaf709, Oh wow your really pimping out your car Your mods: Wheelskin Steering Wheel Cover GT Seat Covers DashTopper Dash Cover MFD Sun Hood Coastal Auto-Lock kit What's a DashTopper cover? What's a MFD Sun Hood? (like a moon roof?) What's a Auto-Lock Kit. (IS that something that makes the door lock automatically?? If so I WANT IT) aaf709 can you pimp my Prius