2010 Tacky Decal

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  1. Bob_Stan

    Bob_Stan New Member

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    I guess a lot of things in the Gen2 vs Gen3 discussions are a matter of taste and I can see both points of view. However, the one thing that I can't accept is that tacky "blue neon" decal under the Toyota emblem. I think it looks really cheesy and can't believe it will stand up over time.
     
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  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Toyota U.S.A. fought hard to get rid of it, but Japan won.

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    Toyota is adding this "blue" to all Toyota and Lexus hybrids as of 2010 to delineate hybrid vs. non-hybrid at a glance.

    Funny thing is some of the Detroit prototypes didn't have this, whereas others did.
     
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    At least they stopped the factory installed Obama '08 bumper stickers.
     
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    ScarGo Common Sense Conservative

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    Tacky looking is right
     
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    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    I do not know; it doesn't look so bad with my Classic Silver (or White).

    If I had any other color, I guess I'd be upset too.
     
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    Like - Red? As in my car, picking up Saturday. You can bet the medallion will be transitioned to any other color but blue or green very soon....

    I can understand how Toyota wanted a common image/color for their Hybrid models, but.... Kudos for Toyota USA pushing back. Nice try folks.
     

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  9. PriusLewis

    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    Too bad it won't interchange with the Gen II - I'd trade you since I have a blue pinstripe on my silver '06.

    It is a bit of a harsh contrast on the red, I must admit...
     
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    brad_rules_man Hybrid electric revolutionizer

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    It is going to look great on my blizzard pearl!
     
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