New Yaris SE on Saturday

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I want to keep it pretty simple. I want the v-vti applique that you have on your car, and the exhaust tip. Any idea or link where I can find those two items? Also will do tint, and good floor mats. And the sheepskin seat covers for the driver and passenger. That is all I have planned.

The OEM (Southeast Asia Toyota) VVT-i emblem/badge and aftermarket exhaust tip I found on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

Those two simple items really complete the SE exterior look, in my opinion. Low-key, but great for personality.

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I also like these VVT-i / TRD badges, and might get one for my upper front passenger-side windshield instead of the tiny little vinyl die-cut TRD logo that I have there now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1IDO71EUN1X9A

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1IDO71EUN1X9A

I also bought this OEM lidded-cup for extra concealed storage (for my non-penny coins). It fits perfectly in one of the dual-front cup holders in front of gearbox. Great quality, but not as deep as I thought it would be.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

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[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

The OEM (Southeast Asia Toyota) VVT-i emblem/badge and aftermarket exhaust tip I found on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

Those two simple items really complete the SE exterior look, in my opinion. Low-key, but great for personality.

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I also like these VVT-i / TRD badges, and might get one for my upper front passenger-side windshield instead of the tiny little vinyl die-cut TRD logo that I have there now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1IDO71EUN1X9A

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1IDO71EUN1X9A

I also bought this OEM lidded-cup for extra concealed storage (for my non-penny coins). It fits perfectly in one of the dual-front cup holders in front of gearbox. Great quality, but not as deep as I thought it would be.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

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Ordered the car emblem. And also ordered the ashtray. That will be good for my cash(Starbucks tips) and coins. I'm a little hesitant on the exhaust tip. Is it really easy to install? Some people said it tarnished after using it for awhile. That is the one thing I will definitely miss about the Avalon is the center console. I keep a ton of stuff in there. And the deep glove box. Going to have to minimize what I carry. No more months of lottery tickets in the car. Haha I usually give them to my mom to check, as I'm too lazy, and let her keep the $40-50 bucks that I usually win.

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Ordered the car emblem. And also ordered the ashtray. That will be good for my cash(Starbucks tips) and coins. I'm a little hesitant on the exhaust tip. Is it really easy to install? Some people said it tarnished after using it for awhile. That is the one thing I will definitely miss about the Avalon is the center console. I keep a ton of stuff in there. And the deep glove box. Going to have to minimize what I carry. No more months of lottery tickets in the car. Haha I usually give them to my mom to check, as I'm too lazy, and let her keep the $40-50 bucks that I usually win.

I had no trouble installing the tri-bolt exhaust tip - it just takes a socket wrench and a good enough eye to put it on straight (drain hole centered at bottom, and equal air spacing on all sides between 2.25" tip exit and actual 2.0" exhaust pipe exit). If you live in area with a lot of road salt, rain/snow, and such, rust and tarnish is a problem for just about anything metal - without diligent cleaning/polishing. I'm betting that some of those reviewers on Amazon didn't take proper care of their car, which you cannot do if you live in those type harsh environmental conditions.

I was also spoiled by the monster center-console & storage space in my 2000 accord w/Armrest. I've since learned to minimize cockpit junk, and just keep around what I really need.

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