Question about Rear Bumper Applique

macreative · 09-03-2004, 01:49 PM

I went on the waiting list for the Prius at ToyotaTown in Stockton CA - as Arizona Charlie heavily recommended them - I was super glad to talk to Asif who seems very friendly.

He did mention that the Prius at their dealership comes with the Bumper Protector - applique and I really don't want to spend any extra $$$$ on plastic that looks not so good.

He said it came from the factory that way - but if it's just a plastic adhesive - isn't it no more than an upward bumper sticker?

No thanks - I hate to pay for that.

I am really looking forward to taking delivery sometime in the near future from ToyotaTown because it will be a ncie road trip from L.A. to stockton and then I will stop over in San Francisco for a mini-vacation. Yay.
I doubt it will only take a few months to get the prius, even from ToyotaTown though.

bruceha_2000 · 09-03-2004, 01:54 PM

It has been gone over here before, use the search function. It is thin and will take some abuse but not a lot. If you don't routinely drag things over it, it might be fine. Some who didn't get the factory installed one have used the black bumper protector designed for the Matrix. It apparently fits fine and is heavier duty.

Brian · 09-03-2004, 01:57 PM

I really like my Rear Bumper Applique. It really protects the bumper.

macreative · 09-03-2004, 02:02 PM

I know it's been gone over here - I wasn't clear about what I didn't like about it. I don't like the look of it from what I have seen on the web. I like the wholesome naked prius without the addons.

If you really think it is worth having - I must listen to you folks as you are the Pioneers. Im sure I could live with it.

seeh2o · 09-03-2004, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by macreative

He said it came from the factory that way - but if it's just a plastic adhesive - isn't it no more than an upward bumper sticker?

No thanks - I hate to pay for that.

He's selling you a bill of goods, it doesn't come from the factory that way, they probably put it on at the dealership. I have a few small scratches on my rear bumper and plan on getting an after market rear bumper protector. I'm guessing it's a lot cheaper than what the dealership wants to charge you for it.

wombatua · 09-03-2004, 05:56 PM

My silver no. 3 came with the bumper applique already installed, but I don't think I noticed it for several days. While I can't say that it's been useful, it's also quite easy to ignore. That might be a result of how it appears on a silver Prius, though. While I guess I'd have preferred that it not be there, it's not that much of an issue to me.

daniel · 09-03-2004, 06:02 PM

I've never seen it, but I'd probably just regard it as paying that much over MSRP. If the amount is a deal-killer for you, pass it up. If you are willing to pay that much extra for the car, take it. Just as though it didn't exist and the dealer was demanding that much more for the car. Just my thoughts.

macreative · 09-03-2004, 06:09 PM

Whoa! Thank you all for your thoughts. I agree with you!
The salesman told me that it looked like a thin piece of plastic and they're charging $65 for it. I told him I don't really want it.

Certainyl NOT a deal breaker. I want my Prius soooo bad. I just don't like paying $65 for plastic that I can do without. Oh well.

Thank you all again!

Zephyr · 09-06-2004, 10:41 PM

It came on my Salsa Red Prius and I can say it does stand out bit. More than one person I was showing the car to asked what it was. That being said, I don't think that is a bad thing. It is just one more interesting feature among many on this unique vehicle.

Cheers,

Mike V.

ethanf58 · 09-07-2004, 10:02 AM

I ordered the bumper protecter. When it arrived I took one look at it and decided not to pay 65. for a sticker. I'd like something alittle more substantial.

View Poll Results: Is the Bumper Protector ugly?
Oh yes - It's quite ugly - try to buy the Prius without it	24	11.88%
No - It's not ugly. It's more usefull thank ugly	73	36.14%
Who cares about the Bumper Protector - Do whatever you want. Just get the prius	105	51.98%
Voters: 202. You may not vote on this poll

09-03-2004, 01:49 PM	#1
macreative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 157 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Question about Rear Bumper Applique - Protector I went on the waiting list for the Prius at ToyotaTown in Stockton CA - as Arizona Charlie heavily recommended them - I was super glad to talk to Asif who seems very friendly. He did mention that the Prius at their dealership comes with the Bumper Protector - applique and I really don't want to spend any extra $$$$ on plastic that looks not so good. He said it came from the factory that way - but if it's just a plastic adhesive - isn't it no more than an upward bumper sticker? No thanks - I hate to pay for that. I am really looking forward to taking delivery sometime in the near future from ToyotaTown because it will be a ncie road trip from L.A. to stockton and then I will stop over in San Francisco for a mini-vacation. Yay. I doubt it will only take a few months to get the prius, even from ToyotaTown though.

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09-03-2004, 01:54 PM	#2
bruceha_2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Burlington, VT Posts: 2,129 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It has been gone over here before, use the search function. It is thin and will take some abuse but not a lot. If you don't routinely drag things over it, it might be fine. Some who didn't get the factory installed one have used the black bumper protector designed for the Matrix. It apparently fits fine and is heavier duty.

09-03-2004, 01:57 PM	#3
Brian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orange, California Posts: 479 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I really like my Rear Bumper Applique. It really protects the bumper.

09-03-2004, 02:02 PM	#4
macreative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 157 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I know it's been gone over here - I wasn't clear about what I didn't like about it. I don't like the look of it from what I have seen on the web. I like the wholesome naked prius without the addons. If you really think it is worth having - I must listen to you folks as you are the Pioneers. Im sure I could live with it.

09-03-2004, 05:56 PM	#6
wombatua Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Centreville, Ohio Posts: 32 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My silver no. 3 came with the bumper applique already installed, but I don't think I noticed it for several days. While I can't say that it's been useful, it's also quite easy to ignore. That might be a result of how it appears on a silver Prius, though. While I guess I'd have preferred that it not be there, it's not that much of an issue to me.

09-03-2004, 06:02 PM	#7
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,589 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've never seen it, but I'd probably just regard it as paying that much over MSRP. If the amount is a deal-killer for you, pass it up. If you are willing to pay that much extra for the car, take it. Just as though it didn't exist and the dealer was demanding that much more for the car. Just my thoughts.

09-03-2004, 06:09 PM	#8
macreative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 157 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Whoa! Thank you all for your thoughts. I agree with you! The salesman told me that it looked like a thin piece of plastic and they're charging $65 for it. I told him I don't really want it. Certainyl NOT a deal breaker. I want my Prius soooo bad. I just don't like paying $65 for plastic that I can do without. Oh well. Thank you all again!

09-06-2004, 10:41 PM	#9
Zephyr Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It came on my Salsa Red Prius and I can say it does stand out bit. More than one person I was showing the car to asked what it was. That being said, I don't think that is a bad thing. It is just one more interesting feature among many on this unique vehicle. Cheers, Mike V.

09-07-2004, 10:02 AM	#10
ethanf58 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I ordered the bumper protecter. When it arrived I took one look at it and decided not to pay 65. for a sticker. I'd like something alittle more substantial.