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Opinion: prius III "Five" w/ATP Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by A617, Apr 23, 2015.

  1. A617

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    Title says it all. Right now I have a Prius III Trim level "Two" (ie base) I would really like to have the DRCC, and a sunroof, I really don't care about LKA however but I if read it comes with ATP package. So for those who have the trim Level "Five" do you think ATP package was worth he extra money? Or should i just hold my gun and way for next generation prius, and when toyota rolls out a super cheap technology package bundle in the upcoming model and ge that instead. Right now a Gen III Prius "five" with ATP is <$20k with sub 30k-40k miles.
     
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    Unless you drive a lot on the freeway, DRCC doesn't really do much. DRCC and LKA comes in handy if you wish to doze off for 5 seconds while you drive.
     
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    Yeah i do a lot of highway driving my ratio is 70% highway 30% City, i do have CC but it almost keep having to disengage it to keep adjusting my speed i get to the point where i just drive with my foot all the way to my destination.
     
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    I don't really like DRCC much. Yes it does slow down for you so you don't run into the car in front. But I hate the constant speed up and slowing down the computer does. Unless traffic is always constant speed, the always adjusting speed up and slow down speeds is not that great. I like it when I'm sleepy, I know I won't hit the car in front of me.
     
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    If you want a sunroof then you're looking at a Three-Solar or a Four-Solar. If the DRCC trumps the sunroof then the AT package is worth it. Unless you have access to the appropriate department in Toyota don't count on a super cheap AT package. Upselling the gizmos is where the profit's at.
     
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    Wait for next gen. The Toyota adaptive cruise control doesn't work in stop and go traffic, only above a certain speed.
     
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    O yes i know it dosent do stop and go but I like that fact that it can follow another car at highway speed, as there are time in my commute where i varies from 65 to 55 consistently
     
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  8. Tideland Prius

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    It's hard to say, especially since we know almost nothing about the next gen Prius. It'll get one of two Toyota Safety Sense systems - the "c" or the "p". And as you said, it will be a cheaper to purchase TSS for the Gen 4 (Again, we don't know if it'll be optional or standard equipment. So far, the Scion iA will get TSS-C as standard equipment but the RAV4 gets TSS...P? on the Limited trim only)
     
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    Oh I have the Canadian spec so it bundles DRCC and SR. I've enjoyed my Prius so far. It's really nice not having to get into a stinkin' hot car in the summer (or even in late Spring days). I balance between DRCC and pedal driving on the highway. It depends on whether I want to drive for maximum fuel economy or maximum convenience.
     
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    To me, the DRCC is definitely worth it. I've found that it is really great in heavy freeway traffic. While it definitely leaves a gap with the car in front (that others can "jump" into), it does take some of the tension off in driving in heavy traffic at 60 to 75 mph.
     
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