<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lenjack @ Apr 14 2007, 08:26 AM) [snapback]423202[/snapback]</div> a guess is help keep cars headlights that is behind you from shinning into your car.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ Apr 14 2007, 10:29 AM) [snapback]423203[/snapback]</div> They have got to be close to shine through that window. If anyone got that close I would be seriously worried.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IAO @ Apr 14 2007, 08:46 AM) [snapback]423211[/snapback]</div> How can you tell it's Tinted.. actually a big pickup or some good driving lights shine right in there and not very close but in the prius it seems everyone is closer anyway
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ Apr 14 2007, 10:48 AM) [snapback]423212[/snapback]</div> Then that tinting must be doing its job I never notice lights shinning through it. :lol:
I'm guessing it's for privacy. You can see out the lower rear window, but it's harder for someone to see in.
well, originally the brake light background was black so the tinting matched it. Now it's chrome. I think it's more for style. The C-Class hatch (oops, coupe) has it tinted but the Euro Civic Hatchback's lower rear window isn't tinted.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IAO @ Apr 14 2007, 07:46 AM) [snapback]423211[/snapback]</div> That is a nice way for me to gauge how close the car behind me is. If their headlights are in the lower rear window, they start seeing my brake lights.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lenjack @ Apr 14 2007, 09:26 AM) [snapback]423202[/snapback]</div> I presumed to make it harder to see the stuff hidden under the cover.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Apr 14 2007, 08:01 PM) [snapback]423422[/snapback]</div> Yeah, but the tinted window is above the cover. I'm guessing it's a style thing. Wasn't the Honda CRX the same way? From the outside, the lower window doesn't look like a window, which prevents it from looking weird.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Masnyd @ Apr 14 2007, 06:40 PM) [snapback]423444[/snapback]</div> How does tint make for a clearer view? :blink:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(snowdog650 @ Apr 15 2007, 01:46 AM) [snapback]423511[/snapback]</div> I guess the tinting is just for looks.
