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Old 04-26-2008, 07:45 PM   #1
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There are so many Prii in this area that my wife came out of a store a few days after we got our car to see one of the same color with the side smashed in and nearly had a heart attack. Has anyone seen any custom striping or other ways of distinguishing the Prius? We have never had a car where there were so many similar ones. We love the car but would like a little bit of distinction.
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Old 04-26-2008, 07:53 PM   #2
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There are so many Prii in this area that my wife came out of a store a few days after we got our car to see one of the same color with the side smashed in and nearly had a heart attack. Has anyone seen any custom striping or other ways of distinguishing the Prius? We have never had a car where there were so many similar ones. We love the car but would like a little bit of distinction.

Uhmm. Is this is like a model T or A Ford? Just remember where you park!
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Custom striping? Go to a sign shop or any auto custom shop. Indulge yourself.

I have no regrets for going all out. Of course I am old enough not to give a $#!+ what anyone else thinks.

For the more conservative there are some nice decals in the PriusChat store.

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Old 04-26-2008, 09:55 PM   #4
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Rip off the wheel trims and put some side mouldings and a shark fin from the PC shop (top left of page) on and you have a look very few others will have. Or you could do it out to look like the USS Enterprise.

I have mud flaps, side mouldings, shark fin, trim rings off and a rear bumper protector and I guarantee there isn't another silver Prius within 500 miles that looks the same. Oh and I have a white mouse on the dash, every computer needs a mouse.
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Bugga,
Doc Willie, you were meant to post after I did.
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Oh and I have a white mouse on the dash, every computer needs a mouse.
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Old 04-26-2008, 10:32 PM   #7
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If I can't get the color I want (and even if I do eventually) I plan on having it painted purple! Especially when hearing about how bad the factory paint can be! =)
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We have a great way of identifying our prius....we look at the license plate!
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Click on our Prius photo link, and you'll see what Prius decals, sharkfin, and a few custom touches can do to a Prius
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Old 04-27-2008, 02:15 AM   #10
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i plan to put 19" spinner wheels and quad tip exhaust.
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