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VIN # engraved (etched) on each windows (glass) ?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by reddogpatch, Jan 28, 2018.

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  1. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD (Hybrid)

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    That was what Toyota released before the Super Bowl as their Prius commercial.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD (Hybrid)

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    The Super Bowl commercials are extremely expensive. It has become almost a competition. Many videos are released in advance to build the buzz about their product. Toyota scammed us by releasing the Heck on Wheels as their commercial. It was humorous seeing PriusChat users trying to justify the commercial.
     
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    I'd never seen it, so I thought it was funny.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD (Hybrid)

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    Toyota released that early as their Super Bowl commercial. I am not sure if it ever aired.
    I want some of those drugs @Prius Team were using! :LOL:
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD (Hybrid)

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    Your link somehow got messed up. It has a preview image of the commercial but links to one of the other ones. Let's see if this one works.

     
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    I vote nearly useless scam. Good money maker for dealerships.

    On the highest level, that would be stealing to resell? I think replacing the glass, or sanding the numbers out, wouldn't be a big problem for criminals involved on that level of enterprise.
    On the lower, "Joy Ride" type of thefts? They don't care if you have your Vin Etched into your glass OR stick figure decals of your entire family in the back window.
    I'm incredibly dubious and skeptical as to any real value.
     
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    It's a real value for the dealer, they bay around $18 for the kit. ;)
     
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