Tour? Navigate? or just plain prius?

PriusSport · 06-09-2008, 10:17 PM

Get as close to the base price as you can. Pkg 2 is probably worth getting for $575.
The other options just pad the price. At $24K, you've got a good buy.

Anybody know the current price of the Touring model with pkg 2? You can't build one anymore on the Toyota website. The base Prius is now $22875? without options or delivery.

fcc · 06-09-2008, 10:22 PM

the touring fully loaded is a fun car. i have one. you will not regret it.
plus do not let people tell you that you cannot do the navigation while driving.
that is what voice is for. just hit the voice prompt button on the steering wheel
and say "address". it will prompt you from there. i used it today.

MsDaisy · 06-09-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9G-man

Definetly get SmartKey and back up camera as a minimum, they are basics that really make the Prius overall unique. It is awesome to be liberated from having to use a car key all the time. Can't appreciate it until you've had it. Bluetooth phone option is another cool feature. HID headlights are sooo nice, you just don't realize till you have them.

The SmartKey is not unique to Toyota or the Prius. My Altima has the same technology.

ZC1 · 06-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

browercreed
Anybody having second thoughts about the package you chose, and if so what would you change?

I chose the base model because the touring was not available in-state in the desired color.
I wanted the touring for the LARGER tires, as taller tires seem to ride better over road discrepancies.
I wanted the stiffer suspension, since my youth I've liked this.

Am I having second thoughts?
Actually, I'm not.
I would like the taller tires (16") but I'd also like to drop the body down 1.5 inches.
Since I'm older, I seem to appreciate the softer ride more.
Since I purchased the package #6, I'm holding tightly onto the plump (by comparison) leather seats.

ZC1

dezinerdad · 06-09-2008, 10:46 PM

Just took possession of my new OPrius. I had the same issue. Changed my mind about 15 times, a;most drove the poor dealer nuts! Decided on a compromise. A non touring with a package 5, the best of both worlds.

06-09-2008, 10:17 PM	#21
PriusSport Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 662 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Tour? Navigate? or just plain prius? Get as close to the base price as you can. Pkg 2 is probably worth getting for $575. The other options just pad the price. At $24K, you've got a good buy. Anybody know the current price of the Touring model with pkg 2? You can't build one anymore on the Toyota website. The base Prius is now $22875? without options or delivery. Last edited by PriusSport; 06-09-2008 at 10:20 PM.

06-09-2008, 10:22 PM	#22
fcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 244 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Tour? Navigate? or just plain prius? the touring fully loaded is a fun car. i have one. you will not regret it. plus do not let people tell you that you cannot do the navigation while driving. that is what voice is for. just hit the voice prompt button on the steering wheel and say "address". it will prompt you from there. i used it today.

06-09-2008, 10:46 PM	#25
dezinerdad Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Tour? Navigate? or just plain prius? Just took possession of my new OPrius. I had the same issue. Changed my mind about 15 times, a;most drove the poor dealer nuts! Decided on a compromise. A non touring with a package 5, the best of both worlds.

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