Having regrets about this Prius ... might return to dealer

sjr14221 · Sep 23, 2016

Sounds like my favorite and long gone Tideand pearl.

="Coast Cruiser, post: 2335875, member: 143218"]How is the red color? Better than white? Worse? I guess it's a silly thing to be upset about. But I've washed my new Prius MORE TIMES in 2 months, than I ever washed my old Camry in a year! The 2005 Camry was a very odd color... at first glance, you'd think it was silver or light grey... but in fact, it was a very weird, light-colored mint green! Can't recall the official name of the paint. It rarely showed dirt.[/QUOTE]

ETP · Sep 23, 2016

Jim in NC said: ↑

Before anyone jumps to a wrong conclusion, let me say there is nothing wrong with this car. In fact, I would say that I love it a lot more than I ever thought I would.

But my driving needs are more than just the basics. (I spend almost 1.5 hrs/day in my car).

My last Prius was a Prius II. I added a few things to make it nicer, because last generation's tech upgrades were not worth the extra $ to me at the time.

This 2016 Prius is an Eco 2, which I found out is one of the cheapest ones out there. Now, I'm thinking that the extra comfort and safety features would be worth it.

What I'm contemplating doing is asking my dealer if I can trade up to a Prius 4 (not Touring) with the ATP package. Of course I want a specific color combo.

I would find myself really using (and needing)

power driver's seat with lumbar

Lane keep assist

Adaptive cruise control

rain-sensing wipers

Don't care about

sunroof

NAV (sucks big time)

XM radio

I know it may not be a financially good move, but I can afford it and I would maybe always regret pinching pennies and not getting what I'd really want.

I've had it <2 weeks and ~500 miles. Do dealers ever let a customer "trade-up" if they shortly after the purchase changed their mind?

I'd appreciate everyone's input, especially if anyone else has done anything similar.
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Yep, the Touring Four is to die in or for. However the ECO has a very low price point.

ETP · Sep 23, 2016

priusdonkey said: ↑

I really like the ride of the four touring and find the 17" lower profile tires make the car have good driver input and road feel. You'll never make the Prius 4touring into an e46 BMW, so I think your fretting over a small detail 15" vs. 17" wheels. I would go with the four touring. It's fully loaded and I didn't see the value in the stereo upgrade, premium convenience package for $1,800?

You can always swap out your brand new 17" tires and OEM wheels from the four touring if so inclined, with your pick of better rims or smaller rims and tires of your choice. I'm sure there's a dozen people on this board that would gladly make the swap with a smile.
I wouldn't let the 17" wheels be a deciding factor. Drive a touring model and non touring in the same trim package and then decide. When your driving down the road you don't look at the larger wheels so it's a moot point... Now if it had 21" pimps on the Prius then I would agree- it looks gaudy. Btw no hypersonic red simply for resale. White or dark grey. Stay away from Sea Pearl.

I think the four touring has blind mirror assist, 4 heated seats, lumbar support with better driver seat adjustability, sioftex seats and self adjusting brites along with garage door opener stuff over the four with the standard safety package.
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Indeed. 42 PSI and a nice ride.

Having regrets about this Prius ... might return to dealer

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Having regrets about this Prius ... might return to dealer

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