Just one more question before I buy
#1
Just one more question before I buy
So I know I want either an 07 or 08. But do I want a Touring model or not? I am unclear on the difference between the two. I would hate to not get the Touring model and find out later I should have gotten it, or vice versa.
Opinions?
Opinions?
#2
Re: Just one more question before I buy
Hi,
Some folks have reported that the Touring model has a little stiffer body that improves handling. In fact there is a 'stiffening plate', an after-market part, that folks have added to their Prius to make the body and handling more sporty. But I have no direct experience with either NHW20.
Personally, I would go with:
Bob Wilson
Some folks have reported that the Touring model has a little stiffer body that improves handling. In fact there is a 'stiffening plate', an after-market part, that folks have added to their Prius to make the body and handling more sporty. But I have no direct experience with either NHW20.
Personally, I would go with:
- price range - figure out how much can afford to buy and that is your budget
- cooler climate over hot - Prius from cooler climates will have had a nicer life than those from the hottest places that can heat stress them
- accessories - stuff is nice
Bob Wilson
#3
Re: Just one more question before I buy
Touring model has:
1. Larger rear spoiler.
2. Slightly stiffer shocks, same springs.
3. 16" wheels instead of 15". Both are aluminum wheels. The tires are also -slightly- better quality. Both sizes have the same overall diameter and are interchangable, though you shouldn't mix them.
4. Slightly poorer mileage, perhaps 5-10%, due to more traction on the road, mostly.
5. Different option packages.
The body is identical.
I have the non-touring. I put Nokian WR tires on it pretty much when it was new, so I suspect my traction is at least as good as the touring. These tires made the proverbial "night and day" difference. They are true snow/ice tires, but don't wear unusually rapidly in summer, so are real all season tires. They -did not- drop the mileage. The mileage may actually be slightly better than the 15" non-touring stock tires. Perhaps 2-4% better. This small a change is hard to attribute to any specific factor.
1. Larger rear spoiler.
2. Slightly stiffer shocks, same springs.
3. 16" wheels instead of 15". Both are aluminum wheels. The tires are also -slightly- better quality. Both sizes have the same overall diameter and are interchangable, though you shouldn't mix them.
4. Slightly poorer mileage, perhaps 5-10%, due to more traction on the road, mostly.
5. Different option packages.
The body is identical.
I have the non-touring. I put Nokian WR tires on it pretty much when it was new, so I suspect my traction is at least as good as the touring. These tires made the proverbial "night and day" difference. They are true snow/ice tires, but don't wear unusually rapidly in summer, so are real all season tires. They -did not- drop the mileage. The mileage may actually be slightly better than the 15" non-touring stock tires. Perhaps 2-4% better. This small a change is hard to attribute to any specific factor.
Last edited by David Beale; 02-13-2009 at 12:06 PM.
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