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Turning in lease Prius with tow hitch?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Skoorbmax, May 23, 2011.

  1. Skoorbmax

    Skoorbmax Senior Member

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    There are now a couple of hitches for gen 3s. I may put one on for a bike rack, as the car has no tow-rating. Will Toyota care about this for any reason?
     
    #1 Skoorbmax, May 23, 2011
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    I have never heard of any Prius owner having Toyota refuse warranty work because they had a hitch installed.
     
    #2 dinger_greg, May 23, 2011
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    He means returning car after the end of the lease..

    to OP: Ask your dealer?

    also how noticeable it would be after you take the hatch off? If there are no holes in bumper cover..
     
    #3 cyclopathic, May 23, 2011
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    I would take it off.
     
    #4 Judgeless, May 23, 2011
  5. Skoorbmax

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    I could take it off but this is new York. I expect that within 72 hours of it being on there it will already have rusted into place :)
     
    #5 Skoorbmax, May 24, 2011
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    Take it to a muffler shop. They will take it off in 60 seconds no matter how much rust it has. It will not cost much.
     
    #6 Judgeless, May 24, 2011
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