Is the touring version worth the extra money?

TummyMan · 12-16-2007, 05:16 PM

Can anyone tell the difference in the handling & or how it drives.

I thought I wanted a touring version with package 6, but the one I test drove was a regular no nav. The sales person at Tims Toyota wanted me to wait and get the tournig, the salesmanager wanted me to buy what he had on the lot. So now I need your help.

Thank you in advance.

First things first I need to sell my 2007 Dodge Nitro RT.

Boo · 12-16-2007, 07:52 PM

TummyMan,

FYI there have been two threads recently covering this same topic.

One was entitled "Is the Touring Edition worth the price?"

The other was entitled "Basic v. Touring".

Do a "Search Titles Only" search of the word "Touring" to find these threads.

I tried to link both threads for you, but my computer is misbehaving and isn't allowing me to cut and paste.

Good luck.

P.S. I think the Touring Edition is worth the extra money.

**Tideland Prius** · 12-16-2007, 09:12 PM

I think the general consensus is that the Touring model is a better drive. There's very few who would choose the standard model (unless MPG is their top priority since the 15" wheels will give a slight edge in mpg over the 16")

TummyMan · 12-17-2007, 12:28 AM

Thanks, you are right, after I posted the questions I found a bunch of answers to my questions.

I will search better before I ask any more questions.

I live in Sedona AZ, on average I see 15 Prius's a day just in Sedona, most are not the touring.

**Tideland Prius** · 12-17-2007, 09:50 PM

Another PC thread

Is the Touring Edition worth the price?

a priori · 12-17-2007, 09:57 PM

Hey! Another chance for a thread dealing with a Prius Premium.

Is there a Touring Premium?

Sorry, I've just become a bit tired of all the questions of "Premiums" even though the postings in the threads do give us some great information to deal with the ridiculous assumptions.

Boo · 12-17-2007, 11:26 PM

At the package 2 level, the difference in price between Standard and Touring is only $895. I understand that it's even less than that at the higher package levels.

One thing not mentioned here is that it's not easy to get a Touring Edition, especially at a particular package level that you may have in mind.

For example, I went to the Prius price configuration page today, and:

Plugged in a New York zipcode, and it wouldn't even allow me to price a Touring Edition.

Plugged in a California zipcode, and it only allowed me to price a Touring Edition at the highest package level -- package 6.

Husker4theSpurs · 12-18-2007, 12:42 PM

I personally liked the ride of the Touring significantly more ... felt more connected to the road and less floaty w/o feeling harsh or rough. To me the small price difference would be worth it, but some feel a dealer is less likely to negotiate on the Touring as well. When/if I decide to finally buy a Prius it will be the Touring if it is still available.

I probably won't be in the market until June or July and it will probably depend on what the word is about the new models coming out ... then again I could buy an old model that is (supposedly) glitch free while they work out the kinks for a few years on the new ones.

Too many choices ...

I will have a Prius someday though!

apriusfan · 12-18-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TummyMan

...most are not the touring.

When I bought my Touring edition in late March, I was told that Toyota is only making about 5% of their Prius production as Touring editions. With that kind of production disparity (if it continues to hold), expect to not be able to find lower optioned Touring editions. It will be more of a margin booster for the dealers. Although with the direction that gas prices are headed, I can't see where dealers are taking many hits to their margins on any Prius they sell (at least in the S.F. Bay Area).

KAR IDEA · 12-18-2007, 08:57 PM

...agreed, I think the cheat sheet my dealer showed me stated that 7% of all Prii manufactured and shipped to the states are Touring, 4% of those are red, 4% of those are light blue, erm...37% of those are silver, etcetra...heh heh.

I took a Touring in silver, and wanted the touring based solely on the fact that I was driving a WRX before the Prius, and was looking for a wee bit more performance than the basic could offer. It's certainly NOT a WRX, but well, you get the point, right?

All in all I really like the way the Prius handles and feels on the road, it's really more than I expected.

12-16-2007, 05:16 PM	#1
TummyMan Tummy Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 39 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Help Please Is the touring version worth the extra money? Can anyone tell the difference in the handling & or how it drives. I thought I wanted a touring version with package 6, but the one I test drove was a regular no nav. The sales person at Tims Toyota wanted me to wait and get the tournig, the salesmanager wanted me to buy what he had on the lot. So now I need your help. Thank you in advance. First things first I need to sell my 2007 Dodge Nitro RT. Last edited by TummyMan; 12-16-2007 at 06:42 PM.

12-16-2007, 07:52 PM	#2
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,398 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	TummyMan, FYI there have been two threads recently covering this same topic. One was entitled "Is the Touring Edition worth the price?" The other was entitled "Basic v. Touring". Do a "Search Titles Only" search of the word "Touring" to find these threads. I tried to link both threads for you, but my computer is misbehaving and isn't allowing me to cut and paste. Good luck. P.S. I think the Touring Edition is worth the extra money. Last edited by Boo; 12-16-2007 at 09:29 PM.

12-17-2007, 09:57 PM	#6
a priori Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland (West) Posts: 811 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Touring "Premium"? Hey! Another chance for a thread dealing with a Prius Premium. Is there a Touring Premium? Sorry, I've just become a bit tired of all the questions of "Premiums" even though the postings in the threads do give us some great information to deal with the ridiculous assumptions.

12-17-2007, 11:26 PM	#7
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,398 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	At the package 2 level, the difference in price between Standard and Touring is only $895. I understand that it's even less than that at the higher package levels. One thing not mentioned here is that it's not easy to get a Touring Edition, especially at a particular package level that you may have in mind. For example, I went to the Prius price configuration page today, and: Plugged in a New York zipcode, and it wouldn't even allow me to price a Touring Edition. Plugged in a California zipcode, and it only allowed me to price a Touring Edition at the highest package level -- package 6. __________________ Best regards, Tom 07 Pkg 2 Magnetic Gray - GY TripleTreds 195/60/15, BT Tech Stiffening Plate & Strut Tower Brace, Philips X-Treme Power Headlights 9003/H4/HB2, BumperDefender.com Bumper Guard Strips, PriusChat Body Side Moldings & Rear Bumper Protector, NoBump.com License Plate Screw Bumpers, Bumper Bully, Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Cover, PriusHoods.com Leather Center Console Cover, Rubber Queen Center-Hump Litter Basket, eBay Non-Slip Pads, Dalmatian Bobble Heads.

12-18-2007, 08:57 PM	#10
KAR IDEA Westchester NY Forum Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yonkers, NY USA Posts: 308 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Is the touring version worth the extra money? ...agreed, I think the cheat sheet my dealer showed me stated that 7% of all Prii manufactured and shipped to the states are Touring, 4% of those are red, 4% of those are light blue, erm...37% of those are silver, etcetra...heh heh. I took a Touring in silver, and wanted the touring based solely on the fact that I was driving a WRX before the Prius, and was looking for a wee bit more performance than the basic could offer. It's certainly NOT a WRX, but well, you get the point, right? All in all I really like the way the Prius handles and feels on the road, it's really more than I expected.

12-16-2007, 09:12 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,900 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I think the general consensus is that the Touring model is a better drive. There's very few who would choose the standard model (unless MPG is their top priority since the 15" wheels will give a slight edge in mpg over the 16")

12-17-2007, 12:28 AM	#4
TummyMan Tummy Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 39 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, you are right, after I posted the questions I found a bunch of answers to my questions. I will search better before I ask any more questions. I live in Sedona AZ, on average I see 15 Prius's a day just in Sedona, most are not the touring.

12-17-2007, 09:50 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,900 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Another PC thread Is the Touring Edition worth the price?

12-18-2007, 12:42 PM	#8
Husker4theSpurs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 233 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I personally liked the ride of the Touring significantly more ... felt more connected to the road and less floaty w/o feeling harsh or rough. To me the small price difference would be worth it, but some feel a dealer is less likely to negotiate on the Touring as well. When/if I decide to finally buy a Prius it will be the Touring if it is still available. I probably won't be in the market until June or July and it will probably depend on what the word is about the new models coming out ... then again I could buy an old model that is (supposedly) glitch free while they work out the kinks for a few years on the new ones. Too many choices ... I will have a Prius someday though!