I have never modded before. My mother, who also owns a Prius says, "It's a waste of money and nobody cares!!!" at my vacillating decision to install chrome ring trims on my 16" Touring rims. I know the personal preference for exposing these rims varies almost straight down the middle 50/50, so that doesn't help me decide. Now I'm at odds if I should do anything to my beautiful car. I know moderation is key when you mod, but do people like the look of a modded Priuses? (Chrome trim, shark fins, tints?) Or does it cheapen the car and make it look gangsta?
there is nothing wrong with a little modding. what ideas did you have? i have my little list on my signature...
I have somewhat modified my Prius (since I don't think the non-hybrid-powertrain part of the warranty is much good, from personal experience) and other modified vehicles. PERSONAL OPINION: I think chrome looks terrible and only appeals to people who are over 50. Don't go overboard and it's probably fine, but seriously - most people don't care.
Do you "mod" your car to please yourself, or others? If you're doing it for others, forget it. You'll never please everyone. Wow, I hope I haven't doomed the aftermarket business.
Tint is a functional mod that also looks good (IMHO). It reduces the load on the AC in the summer (thus increasing fuel efficiency) and helps reduce UV fading and destruction of interior materials. It will eventually pay for itself (don't get into an argument with your mom over how long that will take - you might lose). I take the approach that other mods are functional as well. My mods please me, and help me not try to get in the wrong car in the parking lot (since there are other silver Prius here at work and in the area). So if they save an arrest for attempted auto theft, they're good insurance
There's lots of nice prius with clean body kits out there... example this one. Charge Speed PRIUS ZVW30 BottomLine Kit .... it's not much done to the car. But just simple lip kits. Makes the prius unique. Make people think twice about them also
Now I'm at odds if I should do anything to my beautiful car. It's your car. If you can afford it, why shouldn't it look like you want? do people like the look of a modded Priuses? (Chrome trim, shark fins, tints?) Or does it cheapen the car and make it look gangsta? My mods are all functional, or what I consider functional. I run from neutral to disaproving on most cosmetics. However lots of people like them, and if you want it, why should you not have it? Mom will learn to live with a little chrome.
. . . which is an absolute preresq. for adding a Trekkie graphic to one's Prius that positively screams, "DWEEB" !ound: Thanx fur the Yuks !
