Blue Ribbon vs. Spectra Blue

They both look amazing. I plan on getting a 2010 V in Blue Ribbon Metallic, but if one is particularly difficult to obtain by mid-October, I would be more than happy with a 2009 Touring in Spectra Blue Mica.

At a glance, I'd say that the Blue Ribbon is a slightly more subdued color, but that might be the time of day, number of clouds or angle of the sun at the particular times the pictures were taken. In any event, they're similar enough that I can't see being happy with one but unhappy with the other. If anything, I'd say that the way the light plays over the different lines of each car has at least as much impact on appearance as any difference in the paint itself.

Thanks for posting those pictures.

 

Once you see the Blue Ribbon in person in the sunlight you will know. My car is presently dirty so it doesn't gleam as much now. But it is not a subdued color at all. When it's clean it looks great!
The Spectra Blue is also a good color.

 

You'll probably have better luck getting a 2010 in V in Blue Ribbon Metallic. Our dealer had to hunt down a 2009 Touring Package 6 for us 1-1/2 months ago. We just got lucky with the color - never knew it was rare until all the salesmen at the dealership gathered 'round the car when we were picking it up. I thought something was wrong with the exterior. When I asked, they said "some of us have never seen that color on a Prius Touring before." Of course, I live in a small town...

 

I could use a little help. I ordered a Blizzard Pearl IV a couple of months ago and so far my dealor can't find anything for me. He has access to a Blue Ribbon IV with dark grey leather interior. I am wondering if anyone with Blue Ribbon has the dark grey leather interior. If you do would you comment on your your choice of that color vs the Bisque interior. I have not seen any 2010 "s personally.He said he could swap for it this week as long as the dealor still has it available. Thanks for any input you may have.

 

I have a Spectra Blue Mica with gray interior. I believe the GenII gray leather is similar to or the same as what is GenIII's dark gray. I really like the combination - the gray coordinates nicely with the blue - and prefer the gray leather to the bisque, which is a bit light for my taste. Also, I think there is still quite a bit of gray when you get the bisque - the hatch liner and carpets and the upper part of the posts, roof lining, etc. are gray. Someone with a GenIII, please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I have the dark grey interior on my Blue Ribbon and it looks very nice! I just think the bisque interior will get dirtier faster than the grey. The Blue Ribbon is a very amazing color. If you want I can take some pics of my Dark Grey interior. I only have 1 shot from the dealer when it was being detailed. My wife took it.
Really it's well worth getting the blue now. This pic isn't great but should give you an idea of the interior. If you want any other pics just let me know and I will take them tomorrow.

 

You are correct, the headliner is misty grey as is the entire cargo section. Dark grey and misty grey go together very nicely.
I think it looks sharp.

 

Thanks for the reply. If you have time another picture of the interior in different light would be nice. Thanks

 

Just a slight correction: the headliner is not actually Misty Grey. It is pretty close, but when you examine the colors, you find they are different. In my opinion, you need to examine these things pretty carefully to find the differences. If they arent's sitting in their cars when asked, most people with the Bisque interior will swear the headliner, cargo area and cargo mat all are the same Bisque color. It likely will take a trip to the car with a flashlight shining on the material to convince them the colors are not the same!

I have the Bisque interior on a Prius V Blue Ribbon Metallic. The Dark Grey was not my thing, though it looked just fine with BRM. I would have preferred the Misty Grey with BRM, but I think it was knocked out because there is just a bit too much green in the Misty Grey to be matched with the blue. (I still think I could have survived it!)

 

Ok I will take some pics of the interior tomorrow. I need sunlight to get the proper color. Otherwise it won't look accurate.

 

Mine sure looked like Misty grey it even had that bluish tone to it. I'll snap some pics of the interior once I get the car back from the dealer.
Tomorrow I will find out from a custom interior shop what can be done about the seat.
Toyota Customer Service is saying nothing is allowed to be done because it could affect the airbags and that would void the warranty and their liability in an accident etc...
I would hate to have to sell this car, but after 3 hours of driving again my back is acting up. I'm using a pad which helps but not enough.
I would be so brutalized on the price if I had to sell it.

 

I know what you mean. I had a chance to compare, side-by-side, my Bisque with a Misty Grey, and it was clear that our headliners were the same color, but that the color was NOT Misty Grey. Sure, it was pretty close, but it is a separate color.

I hope this goes well for you. I'm certain you'll keep us informed!

I can't see how the warranty would be voided unless the changes prevented the safety features of the car from operating as intended.

 

That is SOOOOOO unfair!!

 

I don't have a misty grey to compare it with. it looked like it but if it wasn't, ok. I'll take your word for it.

I sure will post what happens tomorrow.
Toyota was very clear about modifying anything and said the airbags are in the seat so any tampering with the seat could affect the airbags. They are supposedly smart airbags and the cushion does have an effect although they weren'y clear what exactly the difference would be.
It looks like it's a combination of the steering wheel needing to come back a few more inches and the seat cushion and possibly the seat doesn't have enough support, so it's doing something to my back. I'm not sure what.
I'm pretty depressed about this at the moment. Hopefully tomorrow will bring good news.

 

OOHH NNOO!! After all the posts about how improved the seats are, how disappointing to have this problem. I know you can test drive a car and not really know the long-drive affects of the seats. Steve - I really hope you can work this one out!! Keepin' my fingers crossed!!

 

Misty Grey, Grey, whatever. . .

The big thing is making certain you can drive your car without pain. I hope there is some way Toyota can be very helpful on this one. Think about it: If you put all sorts of pillows and cushions on top of the seat, would that somehow void any warranty? The types of foam padding used would not add weight nor disguise weight, so I can't see that being an issue. The big thing is disrupting power to the sensors, I would imagine.

In any event, I hope you are doggedly persistent on this and are able to make it work for you.

 

Thanks MaggieMay, PriusRos and a priori.
They really can't do anything. I had a long talk with Toyota and they dealership and it's a liability issue. The dealer isn't allowed to do anything and Toyota just says you can't do it as it could affect the airbags etc...
The custom interior guy knows his stuff and has a similar back problem to mine but he says it's trial and error and he's not sure if it will work since there isn't a way to pin down what is pinching the nerve.
I spoke with several other custom interior places and it's the same story and changing the seat is a nightmare of liability issues because of airbacks and the like.
I'm pretty unhappy at this point. I really like this car and have tried many different cushions and back supprt things and nothing works. I'm laid up again today because it really pinches my back.
After speaking with my wife this evening we realize we are going to have to sell it. out:
The passenger seat has the same problem as the drivers seat.
Every way we turn there is another problem preventing us from solving it. No one, not Toyota, or the dealer has any ideas at all and the custom shops won't install an aftermarket seat because the computer needs to see the airbag connected.
Just for info the Camry I drove home did not give me any problems at all. it's definately the seats, something about the design or something.
I have no idea what my car is worth and no idea what I would buy in it's place. It's such a great car!
I got a bit over 50mpg for my first tank without trying at all.
I hope I can find a good home for it and not lose my shirt in the process. :frown: