Suspension, other Mods to 07 Prius Touring Edition

Just a thought- I can't count the number of posts I have read here with owners saying "I want to add Nav to my car, HID lights, bluetooth, auto-dim rear view mirror", etc. All of these things are items that come stock on the fully loaded model. For my money, buying the fully loaded model ends up being cheaper in the long run and easier to sell when the time comes. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cairo94507 @ Dec 4 2006, 05:53 PM) [snapback]357692[/snapback]</div>

I'd totally agree, plus I think the fully loaded models are easier to find and easier to get a discount on. I'd suggest getting the car and driving it a while before deciding on suspension upgrades. They did a pretty good job on the touring suspension, it's way better than the standard one.

 

I agree with Narf. Depending on how you drive, the upgraded suspension on the Touring may be all you need. Also, look into the BT Stiffening plate instead of the rear brace since that is a good, less-expensive alternative.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(drrjv @ Dec 5 2006, 06:23 PM) [snapback]358244[/snapback]</div>

Yes. On the Touring versions, you can use either just the TRD struts or the TRD springs as you like instead of requiring both as a set as for the other Prius.

Btw, that same Toyota brace exists on the Lexus IS250 and the Lexus 460h. Maybe BT could garner more business selling to those owners of these vehicles too.

 

Bluetooth on my 07 #3 is a teadious, sometimes working adventure in frustration. Push the talk switch and sometimes it says "Say a command", mostly though it says, "Say the Number" (like I memorize numbers on my cell phone!) After a phone tree of innumeral branches, I say the name Bill Jones, and the darn voice says, "dialing Fred Flintstone" or some other goofy name that doesn't sound at all like Bill Jones. You are better off just dialing using your cell phone and talking via the bluetooth system than using the voice command system.