Touring Package 3 ptions, need to decide quick

[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

[wolverine]

I got the 2008 Touring with everything - and I'm glad I did. I think it was well worth it.
The only addition you WILL need is the BT floor plate that goes underneath the car to replace the POS that Toyota installed.
That takes about 10 minutes and a good torque wrench that will go down to 17 ft/lbs. Otherwise, the car wil FLOAT in a moderate breeze and becomes unstable in a high wind.

[808carguy]

I drove both touring and non and in the end decided on the touring. Granted, i didn't take the non-touring on an extended test drive, but when I did drive the touring thru curvy hills and roads, I found it really handled well. I like the hi intensity lights with fog lights because if need be, oncoming traffic can see me better, and I can see what is out there during storms/darkness. But again, it really depends on the price difference also. So, in the end I got the Touring package #6. No regrets here.

[spidey]

Originally Posted by wolverine

I got the 2008 Touring with everything - and I'm glad I did. I think it was well worth it.
The only addition you WILL need is the BT floor plate that goes underneath the car to replace the POS that Toyota installed.
That takes about 10 minutes and a good torque wrench that will go down to 17 ft/lbs. Otherwise, the car wil FLOAT in a moderate breeze and becomes unstable in a high wind.

What does a BT floor plate do? Also dealer implied that has a different spoiler on back?? There maybe other options I am trying to get the fullscoop soon.

[dwreed3rd]

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

Only you can deside if it's worth it to you. That sounds similar to what we have on order. Prius Touring, leather, Pkg#3. Gives us everything but GPS which wr do not want. Went for the better stability and handling plus the options that are standard on Touring vs Basic or Standard. Although I'm not sure I want the HID's either. Post here on PC indicate that the Touring is alot more stable and handles alot better. Do a search on Touring here on PC.
But it's got to be what you want. We're willing to wait for what we want.

[Joekc]

We went with the non-touring edition because my wife has serious back problems and a firmer ride is not what we need right now. YMMV.

Also, while the HID lights are nice, the fog lamps are a complete joke. Base any decision about lights on the HID's alone. They completely overwhelm the fog lamps.

[dwreed3rd]

Originally Posted by Joekc

We went with the non-touring edition because my wife has serious back problems and a firmer ride is not what we need right now. YMMV.

Also, while the HID lights are nice, the fog lamps are a complete joke. Base any decision about lights on the HID's alone. They completely overwhelm the fog lamps.

Yeah! I',m not enthusiastic about the HID's either. If you deside you want to improve handling later, there's several modifications in the PriusShop that have good reviews, and should not make your ride stiffer, just better handling and stability.

Good luck!

[doubleg2005]

things like window tinting are up to you, but here in Texas, I couldn't imagine having a car that DIDN'T have some form of tinting... too hot.

have to agree with the others, the fog lamps are worthless, but I love the HIDs.

floor mats and bumper guard are a nice touch. i had a bunch of extras that were thrown in "free" like tinting, pinstriping, wood grain (which I'm not really a fan of), rear bumper applique, and carpet floor mats. My only requirements when I ordered mine last June were: Touring, black, pkg 3. I had planned on taking it to a friend for the window tinting, so the guy didn't charge me for it...

[fcc]

you cannot go wrong with the touring in my mind. it simply handles better then
the regular model.

i have not experienced any troubles in high wind. i would not spend the money on the
BT plate. too many gimmicks revolve around this car that mean spending money for little
to no noticeable difference in my opinion. i have not used the stiffening plate but i could
not imagine this car handling better to the point i am satisfied spending more on it.


to me, the fog lights with HID are sorta silly but i like the "looks". It is as simple as that.
i dislike cars that have places for foglights but they are missing or not there. It looks nice
and sometimes i use just the fog lights at dusk and dawn... right before i need to turn on
the HID.

I never had a GPS before and I thoroughly enjoy using the one built in. Nice clean look
and i read the directions so i like it more then others who struggle their way through it.

the spoiler tail thing on the back is only different by length.
notice the better rims and the wider tires. I did not put those plastic rim covers on my
rims because i like the look of the rims! matches my magnetic grey body.

etc... good buy. spend a few thousand more if this sounds good to you!

[kazots]

Unless they improve the interior seat and arm rest cover, you have to go with leather.
I know a few people that hated the cloth interior because of the way it wore. As far as a touring to a standard it is a toss up. I agree the fog lights are worthless, but if you didn't have them you would have a void in the front. I can't say the touring takes corners very well, but it could be the way I drive. I do take my car on curving roads alot.