Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror w/Homelink

[Tobalt]

I'm debating on whether to purchase a PIII or PIV. I'm not very keen on the leather seats (very HOT out here) and I can live without the Plasmacluster, passengerside and trunk Smart Key Entry. Can I order the Auto-Dimming Homelink Rear View Mirror separately? And is it a straight forward install (i.e. I can do it myself) or would it be best for the dealer to install it?

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Tobalt

I'm debating on whether to purchase a PIII or PIV. I'm not very keen on the leather seats (very HOT out here) and I can live without the Plasmacluster, passengerside and trunk Smart Key Entry. Can I order the Auto-Dimming Homelink Rear View Mirror separately? And is it a straight forward install (i.e. I can do it myself) or would it be best for the dealer to install it?

Yup. You can order it from Gentex and install it yourself. I think vfaq.net has installation instructions for the Gen 2 Prius.

[zencar]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Yup. You can order it from Gentex and install it yourself. I think vfaq.net has installation instructions for the Gen 2 Prius.

That website takes you to here:
Gentex HomeLink® Auto-dimming Mirrors from MITO Corporation Excellence in Electronics for Auto, Car, Truck, SUV, RV and Boats

Only $259 - $399 to lose one remote and auto dim, whadda deal

[Tobalt]

Originally Posted by zencar

That website takes you to here:
Gentex HomeLink® Auto-dimming Mirrors from MITO Corporation Excellence in Electronics for Auto, Car, Truck, SUV, RV and Boats

Only $259 - $399 to lose one remote and auto dim, whadda deal

Alright smart guy, then I wonder how difficult it would be to swap out the homelink rear view mirror from my current '04 Prius to the '10 Prius once I purchase it...

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by zencar

That website takes you to here:
Gentex HomeLink® Auto-dimming Mirrors from MITO Corporation Excellence in Electronics for Auto, Car, Truck, SUV, RV and Boats

Only $259 - $399 to lose one remote and auto dim, whadda deal

Well you can choose any mirror you want. Compass? homelink? just regular auto-dimming? with a backup camera?

[rickcincy]

Gentex has an How Do I Get One? page explaining their mirrors are standard equipment as option packages on more than 150 vehicles. This list includes the Toyota Prius. However, Gentex makes clear it does not sell directly to individuals. Individuals wanting to retrofit a Gentex auto dimming mirror are directed to contact the Mito Corporation authorized by Gentex to sell its most popular mirrors to individuals. However, the Fit Guide link listing the makes and models for which Mito has mirrors does not list the Prius. I now own a wonderful package #6 2006 Prius with auto-dimming mirror, which I love! I would purchase a 2010 Prius III if I could fit it with an auto-dimming mirror. A local Toyota dealer called Auto Anything today, another seller of Gentex mirrors, asking about an auto-dimming mirror for a 2010 Prius and this dealer was told no Gentex mirror can be bought for a new Prius. Does anyone know of any auto-dimming mirror that could be fitted onto a 2010 Prius III?

[maledyris]

Originally Posted by rickcincy

A local Toyota dealer called Auto Anything today, another seller of Gentex mirrors, asking about an auto-dimming mirror for a 2010 Prius and this dealer was told no Gentex mirror can be bought for a new Prius. Does anyone know of any auto-dimming mirror that could be fitted onto a 2010 Prius III?

Maybe you could order it from the parts department of a Canadian dealer? All packages here, excluding base, come with the auto-dimming mirror. Might be worth a try.

[Tideland Prius]

I'm not sure the wiring is any different. You just have to know where to connect the wires on the specific vehicle. The closest is Canada, yes. You can buy one from the dealer (they're offered for the Corolla, Matrix and Yaris as accessories). It's an auto-dimming mirror w/ compass.

Mazda also sells some with outside temp gauge and compass and homelink.

[rickcincy]

I called the Mito Corporation in Elkhart, IN this morning. Jim told me NAPA sells a "mirror button" that can mount a Gentex auto-dimming mirror on a Prius or any vehicle, if the original mount does not fit the Gentex mirror. From inside, it would not be visible because the mirror would screen it from view. Mito Corporation has a list of authorized installers in many cities. Jim named The Specialist here in Tucson, who can also order the Gentex mirror for $79, as well as install it. Jim was extremely helpful and professional! Today, we put down a deposit on a Prius III, now that we know we don't need to spend the extra $2850 needed for the Prius IV that has the auto-dimming/homelink mirror installed from the Toyota factory. Whoopee!

[dbacksfan]

Thank you for keeping us updated.

Which mirror are you getting? The lowest MSRP on MITO's website was $259 MSRP. Any idea what the installation charge will be? By the way, there's a seller on eBay that carries the Gentex model with Homelink and the compass for around $160 shipped.

Originally Posted by rickcincy

I called the Mito Corporation in Elkhart, IN this morning. Jim told me NAPA sells a "mirror button" that can mount a Gentex auto-dimming mirror on a Prius or any vehicle, if the original mount does not fit the Gentex mirror. From inside, it would not be visible because the mirror would screen it from view. Mito Corporation has a list of authorized installers in many cities. Jim named The Specialist here in Tucson, who can also order the Gentex mirror for $79, as well as install it. Jim was extremely helpful and professional! Today, we put down a deposit on a Prius III, now that we know we don't need to spend the extra $2850 needed for the Prius IV that has the auto-dimming/homelink mirror installed from the Toyota factory. Whoopee!