HID LIGHTS can you install later

takefoto · 03-27-2008, 11:37 AM

Could I potentially install the hid lights later if i go with a lower package. If so, does anyone know the cost or if there's a reasonable difference than to just buy the hid package?

Rich96c4ce · 03-27-2008, 02:24 PM

Read this whole string: 4 questions re: HID headlights

Then this whole string: Aftermarket HID? Results?

Then go buy a Prius with OEM HID lamps, You will be glad that you did. And don't leave them on in the daytime. Get a turn signal DRL conversion kit.

takefoto · 03-28-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich96c4ce

Read this whole string: 4 questions re: HID headlights

Then this whole string: Aftermarket HID? Results?

Then go buy a Prius with OEM HID lamps, You will be glad that you did. And don't leave them on in the daytime. Get a turn signal DRL conversion kit.

Thanks so much.

9G-man · 03-28-2008, 11:21 PM

I can't think of any factory option that would be reasonable to retrofit in a Prius or any car. Except maybe leather, but you won't get the steering wheel.
Most options are deeply integrated and computer controlled more than may seem appearant on the surface. Always, always, always get what you really want when you buy a car. Don't settle for something less and rationalize you can retro-fit later. You'll just be disappointed in your purchsase.
If you can't afford it, save up until you can.

Boo · 03-29-2008, 01:33 AM

Note also that all Touring Editions have the HIDs.

For the $900 price difference between Standard pkg #2 and Touring pkg #2, the Touring pkg #2 is a real bargain -- you get the HIDs, fog lights, tuned suspension, bigger and nicer wheels & tires (plus a bigger spoiler, which I don't care for, but others do).

blamy · 03-30-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 9G-man

I can't think of any factory option that would be reasonable to retrofit in a Prius or any car. Except maybe leather, but you won't get the steering wheel.
Most options are deeply integrated and computer controlled more than may seem appearant on the surface. Always, always, always get what you really want when you buy a car. Don't settle for something less and rationalize you can retro-fit later. You'll just be disappointed in your purchsase.
If you can't afford it, save up until you can.

Wouldn't it be nice if some Manufacturer would sell their cars with all the wiring/connection points/bracket etc. already installed in the car so all anyone had to do was buy the option and plug it/fasten it/screw it in! In the long run it would be cheaper than financing the option over the next five years! I suppose it is because if you don't get the options at the beginning you will trade it in later for one with the options you wanted but maybe couldn't afford. That way they sell two cars.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-30-2008, 07:06 PM

Yeah but those won't don't want it get stuck with the cost of all the wiring (which adds weight when you put them all together).

e.g. the new Corolla comes with satellite radio prewire (antenna and wiring). The Sirius option is Cdn$600-700 depending on province and the XM option is $300-$400 (taxes extra, installation included).

So I don't foresee too many people getting it, turning to a portable version but then you have to cost of the wiring included.

Or back then when they had "telephone prewire" in the luxury cars.

03-27-2008, 11:37 AM	#1
takefoto Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: philadelphia, pa Posts: 5 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	HID LIGHTS can you install later Could I potentially install the hid lights later if i go with a lower package. If so, does anyone know the cost or if there's a reasonable difference than to just buy the hid package?

03-28-2008, 11:21 PM	#4
9G-man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 669 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: HID LIGHTS can you install later I can't think of any factory option that would be reasonable to retrofit in a Prius or any car. Except maybe leather, but you won't get the steering wheel. Most options are deeply integrated and computer controlled more than may seem appearant on the surface. Always, always, always get what you really want when you buy a car. Don't settle for something less and rationalize you can retro-fit later. You'll just be disappointed in your purchsase. If you can't afford it, save up until you can. Last edited by 9G-man; 03-28-2008 at 11:23 PM.

03-29-2008, 01:33 AM	#5
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,049 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: HID LIGHTS can you install later Note also that all Touring Editions have the HIDs. For the $900 price difference between Standard pkg #2 and Touring pkg #2, the Touring pkg #2 is a real bargain -- you get the HIDs, fog lights, tuned suspension, bigger and nicer wheels & tires (plus a bigger spoiler, which I don't care for, but others do).

03-30-2008, 07:06 PM	#7
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: HID LIGHTS can you install later Yeah but those won't don't want it get stuck with the cost of all the wiring (which adds weight when you put them all together). e.g. the new Corolla comes with satellite radio prewire (antenna and wiring). The Sirius option is Cdn$600-700 depending on province and the XM option is $300-$400 (taxes extra, installation included). So I don't foresee too many people getting it, turning to a portable version but then you have to cost of the wiring included. Or back then when they had "telephone prewire" in the luxury cars.

03-27-2008, 02:24 PM	#2
Rich96c4ce Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 55 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: HID LIGHTS can you install later Read this whole string: 4 questions re: HID headlights Then this whole string: Aftermarket HID? Results? Then go buy a Prius with OEM HID lamps, You will be glad that you did. And don't leave them on in the daytime. Get a turn signal DRL conversion kit.