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2 Questions On 06 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by XLR8, Dec 14, 2005.

  1. XLR8

    XLR8 New Member

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    1.) Do the 2006 Prius rims have that plastic cover thingy?

    Tried to search for this but can't find it (OK, I admit, I didn't look long).

    2.) Did the 2004 Prius come in classic silver metalic or millennium silver? Both?

    Funny thing happened today. The guy who sold me my new Kinetico softner/R.O. system was leaving today and I saw a Prius on the side of my house.

    It was silver and very nice looking too!

    I thought "wow, my car's not supposed to be in til next week....they brought my car to me early" ....no no no, the tax credit thing ARGH!

    Then I woke up. (OK, yeah, maybe I'm a little obsessed with getting my car)
    It's been on my mind a lot today...Imagine that.

    It was his car!

    Then we talked for a while of course.

    He's had it for 2 years and I asked him if there was anything that bothered him, any complaints....

    He simply said...no. That was that.

    Funny thing today. At least to me.

    Aaron
     
  2. XLR8

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    One question answered, I saw a 2006 white Prius today and it had those plastic rim covers. I do wonder what they are for???

    Still looking for the answer on #2 though. I did see a silver 2004 in person yesterday and was wondering if it was Millennium or Classic???

    Thanks,

    Aaron
     
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    It was most definitely the Millennium. That's the one with the metalic, stainless steel, colorless type look... which as a result reflects whatever color that is near by.

    The Classic had a soft hint of golden brown, ever so subtle of a earthy tone enhancing the silver.
     
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    Millenium ('04-'05).

    The trim rings, IMO, are a design mistake. Left on, they give the Prius the worst-looking spoked wheels on the road.
     
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    Yes, if I understand your question, the '06 wheels have the ring that just pops off. Looks better without, IHO.
     
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    Thank you guys!

    So, you can just pull that plastic cover off and the rim is left nice and shiny/new looking?

    If that's so, what are they for in the first place?

    Aaron
     
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    I recall seeing some posts here on PC that they had to do with a slight aerodynamic improvement, I am not sure how much they could improve MPG though.
     
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    roach,

    Thanks, that would make some sense as to what they're for.

    If I can, and the rims look nice underneath, I'll take em off.

    They look like hub caps sort of. I don't like that look. I would have bought a $15,000 Corolla if that's what I wanted...LOL.

    Aaron
     
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    The covers are there for wind resistance.