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Would you change your pkg.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by B Rad, May 29, 2006.

  1. B Rad

    B Rad New Member

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    After driving your cars awhile are you happy with the pkg. you selected, or would you change up/down if doing it again???????????
     
  2. jclay1965

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    I would definitely do a PKG # 8, would love to have the leather! That's the only thing I regret. Maybe next year?
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I'd go for a Pkg "C" (or navigation package). I'd love to have the nav, bluetooth and backup camera
     
  4. marjflowers

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    I would absolutely get a package #3. I bought mine off the lot, and without lots of attention (duh!), I failed to confirm that it had side airbags. I asked, and was told that it did have them, but I wasn't familiar with the different packages.

    I so wish I had found this site before buying my baby, but the only thing I would change is the side airbags.

    Peace --

    Marjorie.
     
  5. Godiva

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    I'm fine with my package #1.

    But I still want a gray interior.

    Next time (hopefully 2009 model) I'd like a dark blue exterior, gray interior and I may move up to another package. Maybe something with the smartkey. I don't need a 6 cd changer or nav and after reading about the vandalism I'm not sure I want HID headlights. The smartkey might be nice. But whatever the package it would still have to have the side impact airbags.

    And the car would still have to have a hatchback. No hatchback...I'll keep what I have.

    If there is not dark blue...I'm still willing to wait. The next Prius may be my last new car as I'll be retiring in 2012. So I'll wait for a dark blue hatchback with a gray interior and see what the packages are then.
     
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    i would have gotten the nav package, package #6(bc), but i couldn't afford it and don't really need nav. plus i really didn't want the upgraded jbl stereo.
     
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    i got package 3 (the lowest offerd round here) and have no complaints i dont need any of that other stuff. i have a tom tom if i need a nav.
     
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    I love my 05 package 3.
    I love the smart key feature, just walk to the car
    reach for the door and drive. I love the safety feature
    too, especially the side curtain airbags.

    No I don't need NAV or JBL stereo thank you.

    I wish it had an IPOD docking intergrated into the
    factory radio.

    --Hilore
     
  9. Sufferin' Prius Envy

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    No, I'll keep my package, Thank You!
    It serves me quite well, and my wife has no complaints.

    P.S. We are talking about Prii, aren't we? :huh:
     
  10. Jennjay

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    I have a pkg 7 that had leather added at port. I wanted an 8 due to leather steering wheel. I have not had time to put on wheelskin yet. I wish I had gotten an 8 but was told nearly impossible to get in SE.
     
  11. kinghuang

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ May 29 2006, 11:44 AM) [snapback]262388[/snapback]</div>
    Same here. I have a package B, but would love to get a package C.
     
  12. HTMLSpinnr

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    No complaints about my '04's #9 (BC) package. I'd trade years though for a #7 '06 so as I could get the MP3 player and tire pressure warning system (had a low tire last week that only fidgity handling alerted me to - had a nail in it :( ). The revised suspension would be a plus as well.

    All in all, I'm pretty happy with mine. By '09, I'll probably be ready for a new one as I've already got 58k miles on my '04.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ May 29 2006, 09:23 AM) [snapback]262362[/snapback]</div>
    Given the choices, yes I am happy with my package 1. Would have preferred ability to purchase VSC without the other stuff (SKS, etc.) which is not important to me.
     
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    Have o6 Metallic Grey with package 7, and I had them throw in leather seats with the deal. I know now that I could not go for any lesser package now that I'm spoiled with all its ammenties. I would have liked to get the carbon fiber dash though, as I saw one come from the port with it equipped already, not sure how they did that.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ May 29 2006, 11:23 AM) [snapback]262362[/snapback]</div>
    I have package 5. I don't think I'd change the package
     
  16. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I have a black package #7, and would get the same again. I'm not a big fan of leather, but I like all of the other options, including the Nav system.

    Tom
     
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    I have the #9 top package in 04. I would trade up. I have a list!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ May 29 2006, 12:23 PM) [snapback]262362[/snapback]</div>
    Very happy with my Package 3. Has what I wanted. Don't need the NAV, Bluetooth Technology, etc. We would not change.
     
  19. Jeannie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jclay1965 @ May 29 2006, 12:27 PM) [snapback]262366[/snapback]</div>
    I'm getting my seats upgraded to leather - dropping it off tomorrow night, picking it up Thursday.

    I bought my car 'off the lot' and wanted anything from a package 3 to a package 6 - got a 2006 pkg 5 for around $1200 below MSRP, and less than a pkg 3 at another dealer. At first I was disappointed not to get the fog lamps in a #6, but since then I've heard they're a 'thief magnet', so I'm glad I got the #5 - it's nice to have the 6-cd changer, the bluetooth phone thingy (altho I won't get the phone until August when I can qualify for a cheap/free 'upgrade'), and especially the skid control feature.
     
  20. BoosPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ May 29 2006, 11:23 AM) [snapback]262362[/snapback]</div>
    I have Package 1, but would buy Package 3 if I was going out tomorrow and buying a second Prius.

    Gary