You guys think OE mud guards look good?

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  1. Bitterbuffaloh

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    Usually I think all cars look better with mud guards. What do you think about them on the prius?
     
    #1 Bitterbuffaloh, Dec 6, 2016
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    yuck. on the other hand they could be functional for rural folks
     
    #2 69shovlhed, Dec 7, 2016
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    There's reasons they don't come standard. I'd fugedaboutit.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Dec 7, 2016
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    They were standard on the Gen 2 and Gen 4. They left it out for Gen 3. (This is Canadian spec. US spec never had it as standard equipment).
     
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    Can't say it improves the looks of the car, except that it keeps it cleaner longer.

    I have 1 car with the oem mud flaps.....after a few days, you won't even notice them. All you'll see is a prius.
     
    #5 JC91006, Dec 8, 2016
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    I noticed the US mud flaps are actually extremely small, probably won't even notice them!
     
    #6 Bitterbuffaloh, Dec 8, 2016
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    mmhmm. I got the "Euro" ones from the PC shop. They're longer (and it bit more conspicuous) but they do the job of keeping the spray zone to a minimum.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Dec 9, 2016
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    I always equip my cars with mud flaps as it helps save the bodywork. When I recently purchased my 2011 Prius Four it didn't have them but I found a full set of 4 OEM for $66 from a Toyota dealer. I kinda like the way they look. :)

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    #8 CNYhybrid, Dec 9, 2016
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