After digesting this for a few days I have to say yes,that's exactly
what happened what pretty much everybody is describing here: Too short...hm I've heard that somewhere before.
If I made a "Priusback" like Wyatt, it would absolutely be an improvement to the
original Protege. At the expense of not being able to open the trunk or having to deal with some kind of hinge system to allow it to be opened.
ChazInMT! May I ask what editor did you use for that swirly arrow on the picture? Great way to explain things!
Weather Spotter! Thanks for adding the procedure to the wiki!
Barna