Prius exterior colors

ml194152 · 11-26-2004, 05:40 PM

Lets face it, NONE of the Prius colors are any good. I had to choose from what I consider the least of all evils. I chose Seaside. And I'm not really that happy with it. But I really wish Toyota would give us at least ONE bright color like a yellow or orange or maybe a beautiful bright sky blue.

You know, not everyone likes dull colors! So why give only a choice of dull colors? Its not fair!

peart75 · 11-26-2004, 06:35 PM

i beg to differ. i love the tideland pearl color.

sorry you feel differently. maybe next time you could state your opinion in a kinder way?

thanks,
-drew

tntna · 11-26-2004, 06:52 PM

We weren't too kean with the black and white, but the other colors are ok.

jamarimutt · 11-26-2004, 07:16 PM

The answer to why we only get "dull" colors lies with the target audience of this car. The Prius range of colors is similar to that of the Camry and the Siena minivan. If you want vibrant and exciting colors in a Toyota you have to look at a model intended for younger buyers, like the Celica and Matrix.

I bought a white Prius with gray interior; I like the combination al lot, but then I'm 52, married, with a family... get the point?

**Tideland Prius** · 11-26-2004, 08:03 PM

Seaside Pearl looks pretty bright too me

There's no losing it in any car park, no matter how hard you try.

BobA · 11-26-2004, 08:15 PM

I think my Driftwood Pearl is anything but dull... I guess you could always go to MACCO or Earl Scheib... I'm sure you could find a bright color and have a one of a kind Prius as well.... take pictures for the rest of us..

Bob Andersen

fred · 11-28-2004, 07:09 AM

hey! hey! hey!. dull my butt! my black is beautiful and gives it kind of a "gangsta" look ; especially since ive removed those sillyass halos from my wheels. oh how wild ive become!

jamarimutt · 11-28-2004, 08:34 AM

Dull was the wrong word. The original poster most likely meant pastel, conservative or neutra,l in comparison with strong, dramatic and eye-catching, as in bright red, yellow and deep blue. Prius colors are nice, you could even call them beautiful, but striking and exciting they were not meant to be.

dianacs · 11-28-2004, 10:58 AM

I too wish brighter colors were available. Just my preference.

fred · 11-28-2004, 11:11 AM

well!! mine is BRIGHT black!!!!hurumphhh! :guns:

11-26-2004, 05:40 PM	#1
ml194152 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 120 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Prius exterior colors Lets face it, NONE of the Prius colors are any good. I had to choose from what I consider the least of all evils. I chose Seaside. And I'm not really that happy with it. But I really wish Toyota would give us at least ONE bright color like a yellow or orange or maybe a beautiful bright sky blue. You know, not everyone likes dull colors! So why give only a choice of dull colors? Its not fair!

11-26-2004, 06:35 PM	#2
peart75 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 104 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors i beg to differ. i love the tideland pearl color. sorry you feel differently. maybe next time you could state your opinion in a kinder way? thanks, -drew

11-26-2004, 07:16 PM	#4
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors The answer to why we only get "dull" colors lies with the target audience of this car. The Prius range of colors is similar to that of the Camry and the Siena minivan. If you want vibrant and exciting colors in a Toyota you have to look at a model intended for younger buyers, like the Celica and Matrix. I bought a white Prius with gray interior; I like the combination al lot, but then I'm 52, married, with a family... get the point?

11-26-2004, 08:03 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Prius exterior colors Seaside Pearl looks pretty bright too me There's no losing it in any car park, no matter how hard you try.

11-26-2004, 08:15 PM	#6
BobA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver CO Posts: 731 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors I think my Driftwood Pearl is anything but dull... I guess you could always go to MACCO or Earl Scheib... I'm sure you could find a bright color and have a one of a kind Prius as well.... take pictures for the rest of us.. Bob Andersen

11-26-2004, 06:52 PM	#3
tntna Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central OH Posts: 131 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	We weren't too kean with the black and white, but the other colors are ok.

11-28-2004, 07:09 AM	#7
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors hey! hey! hey!. dull my butt! my black is beautiful and gives it kind of a "gangsta" look ; especially since ive removed those sillyass halos from my wheels. oh how wild ive become!

11-28-2004, 08:34 AM	#8
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors Dull was the wrong word. The original poster most likely meant pastel, conservative or neutra,l in comparison with strong, dramatic and eye-catching, as in bright red, yellow and deep blue. Prius colors are nice, you could even call them beautiful, but striking and exciting they were not meant to be.

11-28-2004, 10:58 AM	#9
dianacs Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 10 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I too wish brighter colors were available. Just my preference.

11-28-2004, 11:11 AM	#10
fred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 235 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius exterior colors well!! mine is BRIGHT black!!!!hurumphhh! :guns:

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