Happy to join the ranks of Prius owners !

[~sparky~]

The big day finally arrived - after only a 4-week wait, my baby arrived last night - 2005 Driftwood #4 with only 18 miles .

Great buying experience (thanks to Angela at Big Two Toyota in Mesa, AZ), fantastic car (especially the tech), and i look forward to the journey more than the destination...

I already ordered the EV mod from coastal, and have an appointment to get tint, wheel locks and cargo net installed.

I'm thinking about:
1) upgrading the sound system (non-JBL) - probably an amp and sub; maybe speakers
2) leather steering wheel cover

Any recommendations, or other 'gotta have it' extras?

[PaPrius]

Congratulations. You're in for a lot of fun.

My Prius turned one month old today, and I still am learning new things about it each time I drive it.

I haven't made any mods yet, so I can't help you there. Just wanted to welcome you to the ranks of the owners of the best car on the market.

[PeeDeePrius]

Welcome to the "journey"

Hard tires and tailwinds to ya!

Mods? Better tyres. Start there and express yo-seff..

N-Joy!

[Fredatgolf]

Mods depend on what you have. If for instance you have tan cloth, you may want to get tan leather arm rests at http://stores.ebay.com/Prius-Hoods_W0QQssP...derLinksQQtZkm?. The upholstery will clean fine ad infinitim, but the armrests don't clean as well and the floor mats are difficult to keep clean. I have ordered plastic mats to cover them from matdepot.com.

[Beacher]

I'm considering a clear bra and am definitely swapping the tires for Comfortreds. Next week should be it... can't wait.

[majordude]

I'm considering a clear bra...

That's like getting a pocket protector for a Ralph Laurene shirt.

[Beacher]

That's like getting a pocket protector for a Ralph Laurene shirt.

LOL

[~sparky~]

thanks... good advice!

[galaxee]

1. some kind of protector for the front end. i have a bra on mine but my car is black and it doesn't really stick out much.

2. rear bumper protector. i have put some nasty scratches in that plastic as a result of loading and unloading random things. I can't imagine how the bumper would look if I didn't put the protector on it!

3. I put on door edge liners so if I open my door too wide I won't damage anyone's car or my own door.

4. Mudflaps. I don't think mud will stick out as much on your car, but on black it looked awful. Much happier with mudflaps on mine.

5. Seat covers if you have tan seats. You can get them for a decent price at toyotapartsstore.com (I haven't gotten mine yet but i hear the covers are from GTCovers)

The steering wheel is a weird size so most "standard" covers own't fit. Try finding something that is made for the Prius. I think they're called Eurocovers? Someone said they really liked theirs.

Someone already suggested tires. So I'll leave that alone.

Customize it as you see fit, have a ball with your new car!

[Edward3]

I would recommend getting a Leather Steering Wheel Cover from Wheelskins.

http://wheelskin.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv...ng+Wheel+Covers

The size for Prius is:14 3/8 X 3 3/4

You will have to stich it to your wheel and it will take about two hours, but the result is fantastic and I love mine.

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