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Just saw my first Spectra Blue....

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Brodie, May 8, 2008.

  1. Brodie

    Brodie New Member

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    ...ooh, what a nice color. They are very rare around here. In the 8 or so weeks that I've been paying attention to the local Prius population (i.e. since I got mine) this is the ONLY one I've seen. Fortunately this one was in a parking lot so I got a good look at it. And no one thought I was a potential car thief, either!
     
  2. Spectra

    Spectra Amphi-Prius

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    Bought mine right off the lot here in NJ in Jan.

    Now that the weather's right, I've waxed it a couple of times & watched the sparkles sparkle.

    Spectra's forever & ever!
     
  3. BigDeal

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    I'm glad to hear you say this. I have one on order but have never seen one in person. Saw lots of pictures though that looked really nice!
     
  4. jamesrm

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    I got mine the first day I really looked for one, I got VERY lucky, someone else ordered it and didn't want it, so the dealership called me as I had talked to them earlier in the day.
     
  5. cnschult

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    yeah if you want blue I would go with spectra blue.

    I don't think its any prettier than my seaside blue, I think they are about equally pretty, but there are so many seaside blue's out there, so your spectra blue will seem very rare, a great choice.

    but neither blue can compare to the beauty of the barcelona red, touring model with bisque leather, the barcelona red is almost as rare and even more gorgeous.
     
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    WELL, just say congratulations!!! I finally bought the Spectra Blue Pruis,
    Package 5. Even though we wanted a package 2, the package 5 has so many features that we are learning to drive. Pictures to follow soon.

    Now a question for all of you Prius Gurus. We bought the car 30 days ago,
    and of course I am now faced with putting on a front license plate because we live in Iowa. I don't want to drill holes if I don't have to.
    I saw a no holes mounting bracket online for a Mini Cooper. Does anyone
    know if that would work for the Prius? It mounts in the Tow Hole in the
    front of the car.

    Thanks,
    Peanut:confused:
     
  7. lefat1

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    mine came with a front plate mount, and i can see uder the paint an indent for the holes
     
  8. AltonGrey

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    Ah yes, the Spectra Blue. When I ordered mine back in March, I was actually going to get the white one, and had even told the dealer so. When I pulled up though, there was a Spectra Blue Package #6 sitting out front, ready for pickup. It was sparkling and so shiny and I kept looking at it outside the salesman window. Right before he pulled the trigger on the order, I said wait, I think I want the Spectra Blue one.

    I haven't seen another one that color since then, and have gotten lots of compliments on the color since delivery. Usually something along of the line as that's an ugly car, but I like the color. :)
     
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    I ordered a 2008 Spectra Blue, touring edition, package 6, a few months ago, and have had it for about a month. I have yet to see another one on the highway, but I have seen two in parking lots. The least common color, probably because of its introduction in 2008. I have added clear bra, window tinting, side body moldings, mud flaps, and rear bumper protector.
     

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  10. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Nice gloss/shine!
    I've got spectra blue too, about to go outside and install my side moldings and prius decals. I got black decals for more subtlety, as that's my Prii style :)

    ive got pics in my signature.
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  11. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    BTW...
    Did you install the side molding and Prius decals yourself?

    Did you use denatured alcohol?

    What method did you use for the decals? I'm using the 'spray water w/ soap in it' method and wondered how good it works.
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