ordering 2005 prius

centralvbcoach · 07-25-2005, 10:38 PM

Besides ordering the #4 package, what else is recommended by current '05 users? I was considering mud flaps, better tires, and a magnetic drain plug. Any suggestions?

Mike
Central Illinois

galaxee · 07-25-2005, 10:49 PM

better tires, for sure. we're using up the oem ones and changing to a better brand.

mudflaps are also a good idea, especially if your car is a color that shows dirt easily.

we also put on a rear bumper protector, since we knew we would be putting a lot of things in and out of the hatch.

paint protection, such as clearbra or the toyota mask is good for keeping road debris chips away.

magnetic drain plug, i don't think is necessary. the oilpan has a magnet built into it. however, some people like to put them in anyway.

aaf709 · 07-26-2005, 12:26 AM

Seat covers are good. Just be sure to get ones that will work with the side airbags. Like galaxee, I have the GT seat covers.

You may want to get floor mats, either the ones offered by Toyota or aftermarket. I have both.

I also have the Wheelskin steering wheel cover and the Dashtopper, well, dash cover.

07-25-2005, 10:38 PM	#1
centralvbcoach Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	ordering 2005 prius Besides ordering the #4 package, what else is recommended by current '05 users? I was considering mud flaps, better tires, and a magnetic drain plug. Any suggestions? Mike Central Illinois

07-25-2005, 10:49 PM	#2
galaxee uphill battling Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 8,808 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 19	better tires, for sure. we're using up the oem ones and changing to a better brand. mudflaps are also a good idea, especially if your car is a color that shows dirt easily. we also put on a rear bumper protector, since we knew we would be putting a lot of things in and out of the hatch. paint protection, such as clearbra or the toyota mask is good for keeping road debris chips away. magnetic drain plug, i don't think is necessary. the oilpan has a magnet built into it. however, some people like to put them in anyway. __________________ black 2005 prius, tweaked just the way i like it as DH was once told, someone with his capability should be in college, not doing mindless maintenance awaiting the occasional brain teaser. after conquering the entire ASE automotive series, he's busy retooling the diagnostic mindset for other life protecting applications. the prius tech is officially scarce, and his other half is sad without him.

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07-26-2005, 12:26 AM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,823 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Seat covers are good. Just be sure to get ones that will work with the side airbags. Like galaxee, I have the GT seat covers. You may want to get floor mats, either the ones offered by Toyota or aftermarket. I have both. I also have the Wheelskin steering wheel cover and the Dashtopper, well, dash cover.