Touring Package 3 ptions, need to decide quick

[Yankees251]

Touring package 3 owner here, two words for ya, DO IT! The looks alone are worth it, no one has mentioned the different wheels. I hate those silly LEGO looking ones on standard.

[rwhoyle]

Go for the Touring. Handling and looks are worth it !!!!

[rigormortis]

when you pick up the touring, pick up a set (4) of wheel ornaments, they will make the rim look nicer when you take off the wheel cover, or you can leave the wheel cover on, its up to you

expect to pay $20 per ornament

the part number is 42603-52030


don't expect the dealer to actually have these in stock, you might have to shop around and get a couple here one at another dealership, etc

or they might have to order them for you

oddly the touring version does not actually come with these

toyotaoemparts.com sells these for $13 each

[fcc]

Originally Posted by rigormortis

when you pick up the touring, pick up a set (4) of wheel ornaments, they will make the rim look nicer when you take off the wheel cover, or you can leave the wheel cover on, its up to you

expect to pay $20 per ornament

the part number is 42603-52030


don't expect the dealer to actually have these in stock, you might have to shop around and get a couple here one at another dealership, etc

or they might have to order them for you

oddly the touring version does not actually come with these

toyotaoemparts.com sells these for $13 each

excellent tip! my salesman mentioned them to me the day i bought the car
and instantly decided to get them. I basically forgot I bought them and cant
imagine not having them. I paid 12.50 each plus 10% off with my card they
gave me.

[dwreed3rd]

Originally Posted by fcc

excellent tip! my salesman mentioned them to me the day i bought the car
and instantly decided to get them. I basically forgot I bought them and cant
imagine not having them. I paid 12.50 each plus 10% off with my card they
gave me.

Does anyone have a picture? What do they look like? Wheel ornaments that is?

[samsprius1]

I ordered non-tour pkg4 black I have hids on my GTI
wont by another car without them. from what ive read the tour is a firmer ride!! Good luck!!Good times!!

[Tech_Guy]

Originally Posted by spidey

Ok so I was offered a pkg 3 with a few extras like extra toyoguard, window tinting, rear bumper guard, floor mats and mud flaps. we have a pkg3 standard ordered however hadnt heard a delivery date yet. Color is our third choice beige versus pine mica.

So my questions are is the touring better overall handling?

Pkg 3 on touring gets me the high intensity lights with fog lights but the extras thrown in are putting the price up there a bit.

Looking for input on touring vs standard, tint is it worth it, and guards and flaps. Toyoguard is a waste of $ however hard to not get it in Southeast.

I need to make a decision in next day so looking for input

Unless somebody is holding a gun to your head, you don't need to makes a decision in the next day or two. Sales people always want to appeal to your emotions and close the deal now. When that happens, you typically end up paying more than if you are calm and rational. Remember that the prius you are looking at is not the last one that Toyota is going to produce. Gas prices are currenly falling a bit and the frenzy to buy really fuel efficient cars will subside, consequently you will be in a better position to negotiate if you calm down and wait a bit.

Good Luck!

Keith

[rigormortis]

Originally Posted by dwreed3rd

Does anyone have a picture? What do they look like? Wheel ornaments that is?

pics attached

[Whiteyprius]

The alloy under the plastic caps on the Touring is in fact ugly - forget about the "ornaments," leave on the plastic caps - they say loud and clear "I was lucky enough to find a Touring." Definitely go for the Touring: the wider tires and stiffer suspension place the braking distances into a whole different category (better traction and less nose dive when one hits the brakes). I'm glad I found a touring. No regrets.

[rigormortis]

yah the whole leave the plastic covers on, take them off, get the wheel ornaments
is all up to the individual prius owner, whats the point in buying 7 spoke alloy rims in a touring package and then hiding them from the world, if you buy something you should show them off! heh