why those little windows on sides, up front?

harper42 · 08-17-2006, 07:43 PM

Just wondering what is the purpose, if any, of those little windows..... sort of remind me of the wing vents we used to have on a car when I was a kid. Except those wing vents would open. And just below them, there are what look like little vents... Just curious. Love my Prius!

aaf709 · 08-17-2006, 07:44 PM

When Pewter was a kitten, that was her favorite place to be.

I suppose it's better than being completely blocked. It gives a bit of a view.

RichBoy · 08-17-2006, 10:35 PM

yes, it probably for a better view

hdrygas · 08-17-2006, 10:41 PM

I would guess not for the view! I think it was a design statement. It is just way cool! Good place to put a parking sticker since it is unusable. Still it does look good, from the outside.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-17-2006, 10:47 PM

Try something: Use something dark to cover those little windows for a few days.

I believe that without those little windows there, that awkward little space would be dark and depressing. I think the little windows brighten up that space.

hdrygas · 08-17-2006, 10:54 PM

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Try something: Use something dark to cover those little windows for a few days.

I believe that without those little windows there, that awkward little space would be dark and depressing. I think the little windows brighten up that space.
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That is only because you live in the Midwest! Here in the PNW we love dark gloomy days. The less light the better because I never know where I left my sunglasses and I hate buying the third pair this summer!

ymos · 08-17-2006, 11:25 PM

I'm gonna use them for x-mas decorations and such. Halloween, turkey day displays....

miwaku · 08-18-2006, 06:29 AM

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Here in the PNW we love dark gloomy days. The less light the better because I never know where I left my sunglasses and I hate buying the third pair this summer!
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Does the 04 not have the sunglass holder next to the cabin light? Awww...

harper42 · 08-18-2006, 03:08 PM

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I'm gonna use them for x-mas decorations and such. Halloween, turkey day displays....
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Now, THAT is a super idea. Of course, being a retired Kindergarten Teacher, I WOULD think so.

Rancid13 · 08-18-2006, 04:28 PM

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Try something: Use something dark to cover those little windows for a few days.

I believe that without those little windows there, that awkward little space would be dark and depressing. I think the little windows brighten up that space.
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That, and for increased visibility seeing as the A-pillers can cause some unfortunate blind spots which pedestrians like to hide behind.

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08-17-2006, 07:43 PM	#1
harper42 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 168 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Just wondering what is the purpose, if any, of those little windows..... sort of remind me of the wing vents we used to have on a car when I was a kid. Except those wing vents would open. And just below them, there are what look like little vents... Just curious. Love my Prius!

08-17-2006, 07:44 PM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	When Pewter was a kitten, that was her favorite place to be. I suppose it's better than being completely blocked. It gives a bit of a view.

08-17-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
RichBoy Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 189 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	yes, it probably for a better view

08-17-2006, 10:41 PM	#4
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I would guess not for the view! I think it was a design statement. It is just way cool! Good place to put a parking sticker since it is unusable. Still it does look good, from the outside.

08-17-2006, 10:47 PM	#5
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 7,986 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 14	Try something: Use something dark to cover those little windows for a few days. I believe that without those little windows there, that awkward little space would be dark and depressing. I think the little windows brighten up that space.

08-17-2006, 11:25 PM	#7
ymos Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm gonna use them for x-mas decorations and such. Halloween, turkey day displays....