Might be picking up a 2012 Prius Four this weekend!

Hey all, new to the forums. I may be driving off with a 2012 Prius Four in Sea Glass Pearl w/dark gray interior this weekend if all goes well.

Question for peeps in the know: can the Toyota VIP security system be installed by weekend do-it-yourselfers like myself? I know the unit is available for sale as a standalone accessory online. I've read the installation instruction and notice a couple of steps near the end that calls for a technician to jack into the diagnostic port and turn on some options via software. Is this required and are Toyota techs the only folks who can enable the software options? (If that's the case, I may just add it at the dealership.) Thanks for all answers!

 

Thanks for the info. I come from 2005 Acura RSX Type S and have done quite a lot of installs myself (and documented most of my guides for other enthusiasts). I see it as an opportunity to learn more about how things work the way they do in the car. At the end of the day, if the dealership still needs to activate it, I'll just have em install it.

Now I'm debating between the SGP or Barcelona red, lol. Hopefully all goes well this weekend so I can be an active part of the community

 

Thanks for the feedback! My next question is, is the solar roof package on the Four worth the additional 3400 investment?

 

lol, I'm going to have to test drive both out and see if the features warrant the extra cost. I've gotten several decent quotes from local SoCal Toyota dealers so far. Just 1 more day to go

 

Today I became the proud owner of a Winter Gray 2012 Prius Four . The color look so much better in person vs. photos.

Look forward to learn all I can about the Prius and be a contributing member :yo:

 

Thanks everyone for your comments. The Prius is definitely a change! Got a couple of folks at work asking what I think about it and even one shopping around for a Prius (so far, I'm the only Prius let alone hybrid driver at work. I'll use my car to sell him, lols). I need to get use to the higher seat profile vs. the old Acura RSX. Don't mind the slow acceleration either lol. Definitely love all the amenities that the Prius comes with which the RSX lacked!

I've decided to stick with the Four base after heavy consideration on the Five and Four + Solar roof package. I didn't think the solar package justifies a $3,400 markup in my driving habit, but it sure looks cool!

I've already put in a couple of orders for some accessories, i.e.

• 10-pc interior LED replacement lights by exLEDusa (I had them on the Acura and they are great, even wrote a comprehensive review about them)
• shark fin antenna
• cargo net
• cargo organizer
• Toyota first aid kit
• Carmate Prius cup holder tray (that goes in the lower cavity of the center console)

Next on the list, JDM Toyota window visors, JDM Prius chrome front grill, JDM Prius rear chrome trunk garnish, Prius lower side molding and illuminated door sills

Gonna research if it's possible to add fog lights to the non-Five 2012+ Prius on the mean time!

 

The visors are coming in around the end of the month. I'll definitely post a pic with them on and give a little insight! A bit pricier than aftermarket alternatives but after using aftermarket visors on the RSX before switching to JDM Honda visors, I strictly follow the "do it right the first time" philosophy