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Pimped Prius, Luxury Customized

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by hb06, May 1, 2007.

  1. hb06

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    "With a reputation for environmental performance and frugality, the Toyota Prius might not seem an obvious candidate for luxury customisation."

    "However, one discerning owner has lavished thousands of pounds on giving his car a truly bespoke appearance."

    http://motoring.virgin.net/newsarchiveitem...=6765&pos=1
     
  2. priusmaybe

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HBO6 @ May 1 2007, 03:48 PM) [snapback]433421[/snapback]</div>


    Gorgeous Color and wheels
     
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    I wonder if anyone at Lexus has seen this. It might give them an idea or two for a Lexus built on the Prius chassis :D
     
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    It's a shame there aren't any more pictures or a more detailed description as to what was done with the car. All I noticed were the new wheels.
     
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    How much are those wheels?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(larkinmj @ May 1 2007, 02:46 PM) [snapback]433512[/snapback]</div>
    I kinda like the chrome trim on the skirts. Are there anymore photos out there? I want to see what justifies the additional £10,000
     
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    Seems a little lean compared to DocVijay's customization and thread. :).
     
  10. Rangerdavid

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    Sure wish there were pictures of the interior........... B)
     
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    Unless it's significantly quieter, and has better seats than a stock Prius, I wouldn't consider it to have any more "luxury".
     
  12. Highly ImPriused

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HBO6 @ May 1 2007, 03:48 PM) [snapback]433421[/snapback]</div>
    Thousands of pounds? That must really ding the fuel economy! ;)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rangerdavid @ May 1 2007, 08:45 PM) [snapback]433616[/snapback]</div>
    I could only find one- it doesn't show much, although the leather looks nice:
    (under "photo gallery" on the left side, click the thumbnail of the interior)

    http://www.askaprice.com/torque-article.as...?&item=3060
     
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    I'm unimpressed.
     
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    I mean it looks nice... but not an extra $20,000 nice. I think whoevers car that is got took.
     
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    I absolutely love that color and I love those wheels with that color. Absolutely beautiful! I'm jealous >.<
     
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    I don't see it.

    It's a shiney, silver Prius. With different wheels. It's not like you can't get a Prius in silver. Not many people will notice the difference. Why not get a color they don't offer? Like a dark blue. Or go wild with a fuschia. I'm sure you could get a lovely custom paint job that doesn't involve flames.

    I just don't see $20,000 here. Of course, I don't see the interior. But as far as the paint job goes I think that was a total waste.
     
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    All that money and the buyer didn't even get rid of the exterior antennae sticking up? I will never get used to how silly that thing looks (instead of a sleek sharkfin) atop the clean and elegant lines of the Prius minimal look.
     
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    Holy Thread Resurrection, Batman!