Does anyone here have Package #1???

If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten a package 3, sicne I wanted airbags, but didn't think I needed SKS.

Boy was I wrong! I am seriously considering adding it as an option, sans door handles.

 

Let me clarify. I didn't get the #2 because it did not have the side impact airbags. I just personally think they should be standard in all cars. And I am guessing they will be someday, just like the regular airbags.

I would have been happy with #1, except the SKS is just so damn cool I couldn't help myself. B)

 

Basically SKS lets you unlock and start the car without taking the fob out of your pocket.
I haven't even got the car yet, but I know I will like it. My wife, however, is kinda....yea, nice, so what?

 

There is no key. With the smart key you have the fob in your purse, pocket or whatever and the car knows it's there and starts. Otherwise you have to physically put the fob in the slot for the car to work. Locking and unlocking I use the buttons on the fob. With smart key it will unlock when you're within a certain distance, but I believe you have to physically lock it when you leave.

I've had several hatchbacks. The most recent one was a 1984 Nissan 200SX. The back of the car (where the headlights were attached etc. was high, I.E. it stuck up from the bumper. Whenever I opened the hatch I had to lift things way over the back to get them in and out. Very stupid. Also if anything was too long and stuck out the back it was angled up into the air and the hatch (which of course wouldn't close) was way up in the air.

With the Prius the back is down to the bumper, level with the inside. Lifting things in and out is a breeze. And if I ever put anything in the car that sticks out the hatch will close down enough so it's not sticking up in the air. Much smarter design. It's like the bed of a truck only without the tailgate hanging off the end.

And if no one's told you, you can put the rear seats down one at a time or both. Plus if you take the front passenger headrest off and then recline that seat all the way back you can put stuff in the car all the way up to under the glovebox. I put in 8 ft boards from Home Depot and still closed the hatch.

I just love it.

 

No, you can't add it after the fact, or if you did it would be really expensive. For one a Prius with SKS has different door handles.

You really need to choose the package you want up front. A lot of things can't be added later for a reasonable amount of money. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part what you buy is what you get.

BTW my #1 does have side curtain airbags. And I have all of the mats and the cargo cover. I've added other things on my own like mudguards, cargo net, decals, etc.

 

thats the whole problem...ignorance is bliss!.... but if you think you may not keep the car that long... so be it, but if so, going for the extras will ensure years of use!
I have never regretted splurging untill it hurts to get the extras in anything.. but I have regretted not doing so!

 

The SKS is cool and sexy... but it doesn't really make the car any better, safer, easier, or more comfortable to drive.

Package #1 gets you a significant safety advantage. There is no way that I would consider a car without the side curtain airbags. Package #4 gets you VSC... which also is a huge safety advantage. For these reasons... $4 is the lowest package that I would buy for anyone in my family.

I would not recommend getting any package because of SKS... but if you go for the safety features... you will get it by default.

/Jim

 

To get get your remote replaced on any car will be over 100.00... the sks gives you the ability to not even put wear and tear on your regular keys.
If the difference between Package #1 and Package #2 is only 175.00 I personally see that as cost effective.

Its only money..... you can make more right? :lol:

 

Windstrings,

My comment was in regard to TracyBeans lamenting about having to spend thousands extra for the SKS. If that is the only reason to move up... then I would have a hard time recommending it.

On the other hand... moving up does give you safety features that I consider essential. I personally will also pay extra for luxury features such as leather and navigation (I bought a pkg #8 and have a 2nd one on order). I would recommend that everyone get the safety features. I would not necessarily recommend the luxury features for everyone.

/Jim

 

oh oh!! shouldna gone down there just after Xmas...toy fever has not worn off yet!!

 

Well a vote for GY. Yes - NAV would be great, but you can't miss what you don't have. That's also why I avoid going to the malls or reading the advertisements in the paper.