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My new car-baby

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by brianism, Apr 15, 2019.

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  1. brianism

    brianism New Member

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    Picked up my 2019 XLE last Wednesday. Loving it so far! Got my ODB2 device today to geek out on those customizations like getting rid of the infernal backup beeping, etc. I saw some people kvetching about black interior recently but I like it because I have very light-sensitive eyes that can't deal with glare.

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    #1 brianism, Apr 15, 2019
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    gorgeous!
    congrats and welcome, all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 15, 2019
  3. stephensprius

    stephensprius Active Member

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    congrats and welcome! love the color. is that the awd model or no?
     
    #3 stephensprius, Apr 25, 2019
  4. jb in NE

    jb in NE Senior Member

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    Me too. The white is awful to my eyes. I want the interior to disappear. I couldn't find a black interior locally so I bought 1500 miles away (and got a better deal).
     
    #4 jb in NE, May 24, 2019
  5. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

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    Congrats!

    It is going to take time for me to get use to seeing "XLE" or "LE" or "L" attached to the end of PRIUS. ;)
     
    #5 Salamander_King, May 24, 2019
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  6. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I think the AWD levels all have 15" wheels.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, May 24, 2019
  7. jb in NE

    jb in NE Senior Member

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    From the 2019 brochure, that is correct.
     
    #7 jb in NE, May 24, 2019
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  8. Greenteapri

    Greenteapri Active Member

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    What a sexy color. Congrats!
     
    #8 Greenteapri, May 26, 2019
  9. kenmce

    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    On the 2012 they came out with the "bright" idea of putting big silver stripes on the otherwise black steering wheel. They reflect nicely in the window on sunny days. 8-( I went to a hobby shop and got something called "Denso Abbadon Black" paint for plastic figurines. Turns out it works on steering wheels too. I also painted out the chrome strips on the upper air vents.

    Now you can color me happy.
     
    #9 kenmce, Jun 15, 2019
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