We may fly out of state to get our cars this weekend !

Leather or no leather, you're going to enjoy your ride back.

Is this factory leather? That means a leather steering wheel. If not, you can do wheelskinz.

I like the cloth myself. It cleans up really nice. I had leather in my last car and burned my legs in the summer and it was cold in the winter. I don't miss it, only the leather on the wheel.

My next Prii I will have an auto place put in leather armrests and console cover. That's it.

 

Congrats on your forthcoming vehicles....you'll find the Prius to be a great car, as I am enjoying mine, especially with gas prices hitting $3.39 here in MI.

My seats are cloth too....leather isn't that much of a big deal to me, as like Godiva said, in summer heat it tends to burn the skin if you're not wearing long pants and in winter (least here in MI) can really freeze ur butt off lol.

I'm moving back to Houston next month though so no more bitter cold temps for me!

 

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Overal the LEATHER interiors "look" much better than CLOTH (and the leather steering wheel feels nice) but I am in 100% agreement with "Godiva" and "Hopeful Future Prius Owner" that in the SUMMER and we both know in places like Florida (where I live) and Texas (where you live, Pola) that summers are LONG AND HOT, you will actually "burn" your legs if you quickly get into a "closed", hot vehicle and sit on the leather with shorts on and your bare skin comes in contact (even your arms) with it. Also the dark (gray) leather will "pull in" more heat. I personally like the dark gray cloth interior and I think the bisque is just too light (leather or cloth) to keep "clean" without losing your sanity, as well as just not "looking correct" against the black plastic dash and upper interior door pieces (just MY opinion) !!
Pola, you mentioned two color choices (I see you have abandoned the Silver Pine Mica ) with one being Silver which almost 99% of the time MUST have a GRAY interior to look "correct" and then you said you also liked Driftwood, which might not look that well in GRAY interior ?? We had an '03 Acura MDX in that same color (Driftwood, just a different name) and the medium brown (leather) interior complimented the exterior color very well.... but that was a lot darker and much more "tannish" than the Toyota Bisque (Ivory in my opinion). That MDX was the LAST "leather seated" vehicle we ever had and that is were we would burn our legs and arms on the hot leather surfaces. Our present second (mine) vehicle (Wife will take Prius) is a "Mojave" Honda CR-V, again almost the same exterior as Driftwood, but that has a CLOTH interior and that too is a "medium brown/tan" color and many shades "darker" than the Toyota BISQUE !!
My "guess" (just a guess....) YOU will end up buying the Silver Prius w/GRAY cloth Interior !! Whatever you get, enjoy it and great luck !!

 

Enjoy the ride!! and don't forget to look at the road from time to time (and not the MFD)!! :lol: :lol:

 

Review and take with you a copy of the Prius delivery checklist:
http://www.vfaq.net/docs/pickup_checklist.html
It still applies to the current year (except do they still hand out valet cards?).

 

GOOD NEWS, pola & pal...

Ya'know, Dallas is fully as HOT as San Antonio, and we are enjoying our Package 6 leather, and all the other 'toys' included. I particularly wanted factory leather for two reasons... the leather-wrapped steering wheel being included and the absence of the so-called "Liquicell Comfort" thin pads installed under the port-installed leather. It's not my habit to wear shorts all summer so the underside of my thighs bare on leather is not an issue with me or my wife.

I'm not familiar with San Antonio dealers, but the Dallas-area dealers are happy to have your service business regardless of where you bought your car. You may want to consider re-alignment if you're not happy with the highway handling on your drive back home. You are entitled to no-cost 'adjustments' in the beginning which could include re-alignment.

The only comments in the Owner's Manual regarding 'break-in' are found on Page 318: "Break-in period. Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle:
• Avoid full-throttle acceleration when starting and driving.
• Avoid racing the hybrid engine.
• Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles)."

This is a word-for-word quote since you don't het have your Owner's Manual. Don't get too excited about the first tanks' MPG, it takes awhile for your new Prius to limber up. Some owners report gains in fuel economy for as much at 7,000 - 8,000 miles.

What a treat for you.... ENJOY

P.S. MFD means Multi-Function Display - the computer-like screen in the center of the dash which displays much of the information and provides the NAVigation map and access to the Prius climate control, radio & CD players, etc. It is a "touch screen" upon which you actually 'press' virtual 'buttons' to accomplish tasks.

 

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I would say the advice that "Charles Suitt" (a few posts above) gave you:
"Break-in period. Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle:
• Avoid full-throttle acceleration when starting and driving.
• Avoid racing the hybrid engine.
• Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles)."
.... is probably something both you and YOUR HUSBAND should adhere to on the drive HOME !!
DON'T "race it" or quicky accelerate, as stated !! And be "easy" on the brakes as the friction material (linings & pads) get bedded-in to the rotors and drums, as well as the drums & rotors NOT getting overheated !!
The Silver w/dark gray will look great and so will the Driftwood with Bisque. Driftwood with gray might not be such a great combo, just as Silver with bisque, although many like those combos ??
The Bisque LEATHER (in MY opinion) will NOT "absorb" the sun's rays like the darker Dark Gray Leather would. You mentioned seat covers for the light bisque....... a great idea as long as they fit correctly and don't "bunch up" under your seating area (if you know what I mean) !!
Have a fun and safe trip............. Good luck and my God Bless !!

 

B) pola...

You didn't say where you are purchasing, or how long the drive will be. My opinion... Interstate speeds (65-75 MPH) should be OK. I suppose you and 'yours' will be stopping on the way for meals, rest stops, etc. - a breather for youall AND your new Prius. A neat thing about the Prius is that at Interstate speeds, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine - read 'gasoline engine') will not be producing power continuously, but will be turning without consuming fuel to keep the engine parts lubricated and to produce power on demand when needed. At those speeds when you need to pass other traffic, the electric motor kicks in to provide extra power. The operations are smooth and you can say "Farewell" to shifting as in ordinary automatic transmission. The Prius power transfer does not, in fact CANNOT, shift gears... smooth and silky.

CIAO... Charles

 

MFD = Multi Function Display (the screen in the dash)

It's a good idea to force yourselves to sit in the car on the dealer's lot for a half-hour or so to read the how-to-drive parts of the owner's manual. Save the nav and stereo parts for later.

 

Pola, if you can find a large cardboard box use the deck mat as a template and cut the box to fit. This will save the carpet from getting chewed up. I would also recommend the rear bumper applique. This is a plastic piece that covers the top of the rear bumper. Best of luck with the new car.

 

pola - did you get back home yet, with your new Prius ?? Was it a pleasant dealer transaction and did you (and hubby) enjoy the ride back home ??