"EF" Option for IS - What is it?
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Some of you will start seeing "EF" listed as an option code on the allocation lists from the dealers.
I wanted to show you what it is, because before my car was delivered, they told me it had an extra "EF" option, listed only as "Rear Bumper Applique". I immediately jumped on and did some research here whie I waited for my car to come in and didn't find anyone that discussed it. I then Googled it and found it was a rubber strip on the back of (mostly) Toyota vehicles. Unfortunately all I found was pictures of Scions and Camrys with it, and they were almost all black strips on the rear bumpers to protect them while unloading the rear/trunk (kind of like what a Lexus RX would have). I panicked because I thought "that's going to look hideous" on my Tungsten Pearl.
When it finally came in, I was relieved to see it was like a "clear bra" clear guard for the rear bumper - I actually think it's really cool because the Lexus logo is on it.
See the faint line [oh, and my Matador Red lawnmower too
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See the line + logo:
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From a distance:
I wanted to show you what it is, because before my car was delivered, they told me it had an extra "EF" option, listed only as "Rear Bumper Applique". I immediately jumped on and did some research here whie I waited for my car to come in and didn't find anyone that discussed it. I then Googled it and found it was a rubber strip on the back of (mostly) Toyota vehicles. Unfortunately all I found was pictures of Scions and Camrys with it, and they were almost all black strips on the rear bumpers to protect them while unloading the rear/trunk (kind of like what a Lexus RX would have). I panicked because I thought "that's going to look hideous" on my Tungsten Pearl.
When it finally came in, I was relieved to see it was like a "clear bra" clear guard for the rear bumper - I actually think it's really cool because the Lexus logo is on it.
See the faint line [oh, and my Matador Red lawnmower too
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See the line + logo:
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From a distance:
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How much did this option cost you? In my case I don't find this useful because the IS trunk is low. I doubt I can and will put something big and heavy in there. But the Lexus logo is a nice touch.
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What I was told (and I have no way to know if this is true) is that West Coast Region will begin ordering with this option for most of the loaded IS350s that come wth Nav + ML - don't know if it's going on other packages. He did show me a database with the western region vehicles on allocation and most of them did have EF, categorized as a PPO - Post Production Option before it gets to Port - don't confuse it with PIO - Port Installed Option.
Now I'm wondering what other hidden MFG codes are out there??
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That's a new one. Personally I don't like things stuck onto the paint as it will eventually discolor and collect dirt at the edges. The trunk is so low on the IS that I can't see any benefit to a clear covering there. But since you had no choice, I guess it's no big deal.
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I work at Toyota Logistics in Georgetown where most accesories are installed on Camry, Avalon and Solaras and we install these on all Camrys out there. I am glad to see we can get one for our cars, i think there a good idea. Pretty easy to install also.
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I wish my car had this. My dad was unloading something out of the trunk a few weeks back and just barely rubbed against the bumper. I now have a very minor, but noticable to me, scratch there.
I bet I'm not the first person this has happened to and that's why it's available now.
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I bet I'm not the first person this has happened to and that's why it's available now.
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So that's what it was. I kinda figured that was it, but wasn't sure. All the info I found was the same as yours. It looks pretty good.
I actually think it would be useful. Considering I just found a darn scratch on the top of my bumper. Now how'd that happen? Oh well.
I actually think it would be useful. Considering I just found a darn scratch on the top of my bumper. Now how'd that happen? Oh well.
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I wish my car had this. My dad was unloading something out of the trunk a few weeks back and just barely rubbed against the bumper. I now have a very minor, but noticable to me, scratch there.
I bet I'm not the first person this has happened to and that's why it's available now.
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I bet I'm not the first person this has happened to and that's why it's available now.
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small scratch on my rear bumper as well....I used a Meguiars mild cleaner wax to get 95% of it out, but it scared me - I'd like to try this thing if its not $99.
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from the pics it seems like it covers about 1-2 inches from the bumper line
They had this on my car i had them peel it off cuz i didnt like how it didnt cover the whole bumper and like others say it will collect dirt on the edges
They had this on my car i had them peel it off cuz i didnt like how it didnt cover the whole bumper and like others say it will collect dirt on the edges
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