Any *must-have* accessories?

[JShorr]

I just received my fully loaded 05 Prius. Are there any must-have accessories I should be purchasing?

*I already plan to buy the heatshield through PC
*I am considering coastal daves automatic door-lock add-in
*I am slightly considering mud-flaps (How do these look? Is there any noticeable benefit?)

Anything else?

[obiwan]

A display shade - there are some sun angles that the display just washes out and the shade makes all the difference.

Plus it just adds the homey touch to all the plastic.

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[efusco]

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I just received my fully loaded 05 Prius.  Are there any must-have accessories I should be purchasing?  

*I already plan to buy the heatshield through PC
*I am considering coastal daves automatic door-lock add-in
*I am slightly considering mud-flaps (How do these look?  Is there any noticeable benefit?)

Anything else?[/b]

I'm very happy to have the mud flaps...they significantly reduce the spray from road grime and they look very nice, very OEM.

"Must Have", of course, is different for everyone. Several folks felt they 'must have' the body side mouldings to prevent door dings. I'm probably going to get them, but not so much for that reason.

I really wanted the horizontal cargo net...a real convenience for soccer balls and other sundry loose items in the back.

I consider the Integrated XM Radio a "MUST HAVE" for me...so sweet.

The MFD hood sold by RedRobin is handy...she's says there'll be a leather one soon so you might wait for that. See the Sponsored sales section for both the hood and the horizontal net.

I bought a Wheelskins.com leather steeringwheel cover that I really like...should go great with the leather MFD hood when that's available.

[richard schumacher]

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Where? There's no link.

[JShorr]

I think I will get the mudflaps, especially if it keeps the car a bit cleaner.

I love that integrated XM, unfortunately I'm switching from XM to Sirius. The good people at Sirius claim that an integrated Prius Sirius radio is forthcoming, but who knows...

I purchased the standard cargo net with my car, though I have not yet installed it. Should I try to return it for the horizontal one? Anyone know of any positive or negative points with this horizontal one?

personally not a big fan of the MFD cover (unless they make one of the same material and shade as the dash).

I was looking for a steering wheel cover -- cold cleveland winters make for cold hands, and ever little bit helps.

Keep 'em coming, if I'm going to spend money on this car, I want to do it now!

Jeremy

[obiwan]

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Where? There's no link.[/b]

here on priuschat.com.....

[toyotapartsnow]

Knowing first hand how Cleveland winters are , I would say mudguards. I don't have any good sources for the steering wheel cover though.

I purchased the standard cargo net with my car, though I have not yet installed it. Should I try to return it for the horizontal one? Anyone know of any positive or negative points with this horizontal one?  

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[efusco]

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I purchased the standard cargo net with my car, though I have not yet installed it.  Should I try to return it for the horizontal one?  Anyone know of any positive or negative points with this horizontal one?
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I'd keep it and add the horizontal. The vertical one is pretty handy too, I keep my ice scraper in there, drop quick grocery bags in it to keep them from sliding around and dumping out, etc.

The Horizontal one is better for larger items that will slide around if not secured...suit cases, boxes, balls, etc.

Of the two I use the OEM vertical one more, but the horizontal is invaluable when you need it.

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I was looking for a steering wheel cover -- cold cleveland winters make for cold hands, and ever little bit helps.
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Again, go to WheelSkins.com for the steeringwheel cover.

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[kkister1492]

I didn't know about the norizontal net. My car came with two tie-down straps but that would seem to hold down one large thing only. I'm assuming that the horizontal net clips onto the for rings? I love my vertical net, though, for carrying cartons of milk or other liquids. I also got the clear floor mats for my floots and the cargo area. With the beige interior, they are a must. They are clear (as I said) and fit quite snuggly and are easy to wipe clean. Got them from MatDepot.com. They stink when you get them out of the box (vinyl smell) so wash them down and air them out first. Unless, of course, you are tired of that 'new car smell.

[CoolWind]

Definitely mudflaps. Also, depending on how much muck you track into your car, you might consider the clear plastic Exactmats that are custom-cut for the Prius. Those have been an interior-saver for me in in the soggy pacific northwest.

I never thought about the cargo nets, but now have to consider those. Small bags do have a tendency to slide around and dump their contents, especially if placed in the lower, covered storage compartment in the hatch.