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Rear Window Wiper

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by priusninja, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. priusninja

    priusninja 2012 Prius C III, Moonglow

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    Why did they even bother with the rear windshield wiper, the blade is shorter than a dollar bill. It's so cute, but sorta pointless.
     
    #1 priusninja, Apr 2, 2012
  2. ChipL

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    About the same way I feel about the rear wiper blade on my 2012 Prius so far....
     
    #2 ChipL, Apr 2, 2012
  3. Kirkuleez

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    It is pretty pathetic but at least it's something. Being such a low hieght window and having the brake light up tp, they couldn't really make it much bigger though. It is the smallest wiper I've ever seen that's for sure lol!! I am curious how much of the window it will clear when it snows here in Wisconsin.
     
    #3 Kirkuleez, Apr 2, 2012
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    My Prius C one does not have it an the glass gets very VERY dirty very quickly when it rains, i think even a tiny wiper is better than nothing.
     
    #4 LaGrilla, Apr 2, 2012
  5. Kirkuleez

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    Toyota was that cheap to not even include a rear wiper standard on the one?!? That's why I switched to Honda for quite a few years cause with Toyota, everything is an option. I said it would take a pretty special car for Toyota to lure me back so I guess the C is pretty special lol!! But I still hate the way Toyota makes you spend a fortune to get the even the minor things you want.
     
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    agree. lol
     
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    I laughed out loud when it rained a couple of days ago and I turned the rear wipers on for the first time!
     
    #7 cornflakes, Apr 2, 2012
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    Reviewers have already said it, but I think the One only exists as an advertising tool: Get one under $19k. No cruise control, intermittent wipers aren't variable, no engine immobilizer, no center console, no split rear seat, no cargo cover/light, etc. The Two, Three, and Four should have been the One, Two, and Three.
     
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  9. moezer2112

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    And the new Four should have had:
    backup camera
    subwoofer
    two speed seat heaters
    HDD Nav
    Radar assisted cruise
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    Optional solar roof for ventilation AND NiMH battery top-off
    Wi-Fi capability for all the Entune bells and whistles
    LED headlights and other lights
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    homelink
    option to get liftback battery pack
    option to get those sweet australian mags

    The One should have been the Zero.
     
    #9 moezer2112, Apr 2, 2012
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    my C1 has the rear wiper
     
    #10 outhouse, Apr 2, 2012
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    Omg I totally didn't even realize how small it is! I just looked at a photo. Haha crazy!
     
    #11 StarBrite310, Apr 2, 2012
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    Yes, it's really small. I am a little embarrassed to even turn it on if someone is behind me! I think there should be two rear wipers to cover the width of the window.
     
    #12 Pleeds, Aug 27, 2012
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    Scion IQ and that one Lexus has a very small one too!
     
    #13 TC400, Aug 28, 2012
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    Yep - when I turn it on in stop and go traffic I can almost feel the drivers in back staring and snickering.:D
     
    #14 ewaboy, Aug 28, 2012
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    My rear spoiler is different from what you guys have and I do seem to accumulate a surprising amount of rain on my rear window. It came as a bit of a surprise. Yes, the wiper is a tiny little thing but I need it!
     
    #15 Rob.au, Aug 28, 2012
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    Pretty much a chair with a steering wheel and motor LOL! Talk about barely the bones...wow!
     
    #16 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 28, 2012
  17. SILVERCwSUN

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    And a price tag of 32k...LOL!
     
    #17 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 28, 2012
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