I placed my order today..

Fully loaded - Blue - Nav - Bisque - Spoiler - Bumper Applicque (whatintheheckisthatanyway?)

So in about 3 months I should be motoring along with the rest of you..

Meanwhile - I'll just wander about the forums..

Regards - Randy




If there's one thing I've learned in online forums its this:
Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!

You can enjoy being a voyeur until you're also ready to play.

A clear plastic wrap that goes over the top of the bumper. Since its clear, it looks like the color the car but protects the paint from scratches at the point where the trunk opening meets the car. In the middle, it has the Toyota logo and sayd "Toyota." Its discreet.

My car came with it. Like a $54 option. When I have my bumper work done, I'll get a new one.

Great choice! I went with the ash interior. The Appliqué was already installed on my TCH when I got it. It turns out that it was a good addition. The rear bumper/lip behind the trunk is the main area on the car where dirt and water combine to produce drip spots. Having the appliqué means that the spots are forming on it and not on the paint. This is good.

Super news on the Applique!!!



Thanks - and I'll continue to wander and wait!

Regards - Randy




If there's one thing I've learned in online forums its this:
Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!

I suppose the applique has some marginal functional value but at the price the dealer asks for it it's basically something to put the "screws" to a buyer and squeeze out some money for something that's about 99% profit.
You'll enjoy your new car regardless.

That is why I bought the rear bumper applique off of Ebay for $25 and installed it myself. Much more worth it for $25 than $54. Plus it was good practice for installing my own 3M clear bra on the front end in the future.

CAMRHEE Hybrid
Completed Mods: RK-Sport body kit, 18" LexusGS430 wheels 235/50ZR18 tires, TRD/SE springs, Rear Lip Spoiler, Terk XM-Direct, Smoked tail lights, Rear Bumper Applique, Front License Bracket, Lower Grill chrome inserts, K&N, Blaupunkt THB200A sub, moved rear HSD emblem
Future Mods: fog lights, black chrome my wheels

i had that peice of 3M installed below the trunk when i had the fornt end and mirrors done this week. done by a professional as she had a whole large roll of material, cost was practically nothing.

TCH-43mpg
VW TDI--48
08 LS 600 HL-20
08 LX 470-16

Update - My dealer called me. My car will be here in the middle of October. It's identical to the one I ordered - the original person that ordered changed their mind and now this car will be mine!



Needless to say - Ol' Big-Foot is PUMPED!!!!

Regards - Randy




If there's one thing I've learned in online forums its this:
Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!

Could you please explain how you did install clear bra? Where did you buy? Was it very difficult?