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UK All colours cost extra except Pure White

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by GT4Prius, Dec 7, 2016.

  1. MichelleStone

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    I wish they would alter the colors from year to year. Boring!
     
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    A few non-metallic colors would be nice too. I appreciate "Super White" is available in certain countries, but that's it? Give it a try Toyota...
     
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    Honda charge extra for some colours in UK.
     
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    I think they're bringing out a new colour range soon, it's called Brexit Blues, costs £2000 extra and is compulsory. :eek:
     
  5. GT4Prius

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    Back to the question.

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  6. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    I think we explained some of the charge for White & Red. I think you would need the get the rest from Toyota UK or a dealer. The Toyota US marketing team is here, nit not the others, AFAIK.
     
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    The question is whether, preference aside, it's a good investment to pay the extra.

    But I think the answer is 'no' it's not.

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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    If Super White was an option here I would have chosen that. I ended up paying the extra for Blizzard Pearl since white is the most visible vehicle color from a distance.
     
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    Not a current report, but 'what car' magazine used to identify metallic and pearlescent paint finish on cars enhanced the resale value but by no more than about £500. I cannot see that having changed very much even now the paint costs more when new. The depreciation on paint cost is very high.
     
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