Toyota Paint Protection Package

[click_lenny]

Originally Posted by w arghh x

Its all shit......
Rust proofing - why? The materials used these days are nothing like the old kingswoods/falcons/datsuns and have very different water draining setups for this reason. Unless you plan to keep your car for 20yrs and never clean it, then rust proofing is nothing but

Sound deadener - A shitty spray they paste on the underbody of your car that does pretty much stuff all but make a mess. If your THAT keen on sound deadening....then get a shed load of dynamat fitted throughout your car. Will add a heap of weight but it will give you the noise cancellation that you may want.

Interior protection - Has its merits, especially if you like to drop food and thickshakes on your seats. A detailer can provide this for you for a much better price.

All in all, dont blame your self for signing upto this 'protection package' as they are bloody good at talking people into buying it. The markup on this stuff is rediculous (i have worked in the industry so I have seen what they do!!)
If its on your contract, then you have signed to say that you will be purchasing it, so your chances of walking away without it are slim.

LIKE! well speech....

[SeattleJeremy]

Originally Posted by Trueno86

and then wait until sometime next year...

OH, yea, Australia. Sorry.

[GC GTS Aero Kit]

Originally Posted by Trueno86

I got the same package from the same dealer, $1.1k, and yeah considering I got tint and reverse sensors for free, they prob made up for some of that in the price. Did feel kinda ripped off after. But trying to find any unbiased, objection info/comparisons on the net is too hard.

Everyone seems to be split between those who get it done themselves (the opticoaters/self detailers) who need to justify the saving. And those who got it/work at dealers, who need to justify the purchase.

There doesnt seem to be people who have no vested interest either way. I see it now as a learning experience, if it works then it works, great, ill know next time whether to get it or not. The real test is summertime when the 86 is baking in the sun everyday outside. Best thing would just be resale value cos you have a certificate that says you got all that stuff on it - bargaining chip.

The dealer cant bash a product theyre gonna push on you in 5 mins, so they have to accept it adds some value

Unfortunately they will stare you in the eyes and tell you it adds no value to the resale of your car. Seen it a million times. The value of the product is in the eye of the beholder.