XPost: alt.autos.toyota   
   From: garyconditswellhungrelative@yahooDOT.com   
      
   It's been a while since I bought a new car in the United States (late 1980s,   
   I am guessing), so perhaps things have changed.   
      
   I just got a 2013 Toyota Corolla L and know that I need certain things:   
      
   * Protection of floor carpet   
     After looking at the "digital fit" mats priced from $120 and up on Ebay,   
     I went with some $50 package (on Ebay) because it is carpeted and not   
     like stepping on a Rubbermaid surface, although I am not entirely sure   
     that the digital or custom fit Weather Tech or Husky Liner products are   
     merely neoprene or plastic looking.  I would need to see the product to   
     know what I am missing.  Note that $50 package also threw in some seat   
     covers.   
      
   * Trim/Moulding   
     This is the part I am concerned about.  Naturally I would like to stick   
     something on the door to prevent door opening dings.  I don't think that   
     should affect any dealership or manufacturer warranties   
      
   * Security against auto theft   
     I was asking someone what they did for protecting the car against theft   
     in Miami, and they said "insurance."  In other words, they said there   
     is nothing that can be done to stop a thief.  "Once they get your   
     car, it will be dismantled for parts before you can report the   
     theft after directly witnessing it."  Opinions?   
      
   * Other accessories?   
     Is there an extra I should be planning on?   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)