New Prime Buyer needs Clarification for options

Premium and Advanced, the plus model has the 7 inch screen

 

I'm not sure which trim levels might have different headlights, but wanted to comment that the headlights on my Advanced are *so* much brighter than my old Gen 2 Prius. I didn't think the high beam assist would be that helpful to me, since I always switch to high beam when appropriate anyway. However, it's been great. The car will switch to high beam even for just a couple of seconds for going around a curve, for instance.

 

No check for the tax credit. It only applies to the taxable amount you owe the year of purchase.

The LED headlights work very well.

Mixed feelings about the big display panel. The angle is bad and sometimes the sun on it makes it useless.

 

The white (moonstone) seats are only available with certain colors, I have blue magnetism and moonstone interior and LOVE it.

The lights are bright and the auto hi beam lights and auto wipers of the advanced are pretty good features to have. (as well as the blind spot monitoring)

 

You might be able to bump up your taxable income if you take money out of your traditional IRA, or other taxable retirement plan?

 

Regarding lights - this is from the brochure:

The Plus has:
Quad-LED projector headlights with auto level control and auto-off feature
LED Daytime Running Lights (DLR) with on/off feature
LED taillights and stop lights

The Premium adds:
Quad-LED projector headlights with auto level control and auto on/off feature

The Advanced adds:
Integrated LED fog lights and LED accent lights

I am also a little frustrated that the screen doesn't tilt - it doesn't seem that it would take that much extra to have it do that - while I haven't picked our Prime up yet, the large screen appeared to be in a somewhat oblique angle - there is a YouTube person who states that the large screen is blinding when he drives East with the sun directly behind him.

 

You get sheep with the Advanced.

 

@huskers was referring to the ECO Dashboard app (track your driving and MPG) in the Entune Appsuite that came with the Advanced. I use the charge management app in the Entune Appsuite almost daily, not sure if that's available on other trims besides Advanced though...

I went with the Advanced myself for the JBL speakers, blindspot monitoring, backing clearance sensors, lumbar support, and the head up display. What I don't like is the ancient Navigator app and the lack of knob to control the HVAC - it is a pain to adjust your AC while driving, almost impossible without taking your eyes off the road for a few seconds. I also have all windows tinted and haven't had any issue with glares on the screen.

 

See section below this one [Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range] then go to the [we like sheep...on the ECO Dashboard] thread.

 

I think they're expecting you to stick with the Auto mode and simply use the temperature up & down buttons found at the left of the screen. That's how I've controlled the HVAC in my last 4 Toyotas. Much easier than mucking with the fan speed, air flow and temp individually.

 

At first I wasn’t sure about the Blue until I saw it in person. Now I’m in love!

 

On my advanced, voice control changes temperature quick and easy, just push the voice button and after the beep say “73 degrees”. I just wish voice could change inside/outside air and fan, but it doesn’t.

 

Thanks!!! I'll try this when I get my Prime back from the shop.

 

shop around and find a state that has the best manufacturer rebate. for instance, if you buy a 2017 prime in NJ you get a $4500 rebate from the manufacturer. if you buy the 2018 you get 0. This is for essentially the identical car.

that much off the price may pay for a vacation to someplace fun!

 

YAHOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!