Future new Prius owner

hey folks, new member and recent lurker here looking to purchase a new Prius in the next month or so. im coming from the Jeep world and know little about the Prius and would love some guidance.

so ive been looking at the dif reg prius models and cant decide which to get. which ones are most recommended? i can probably afford up to a 4, but would love to save money if the 4 isnt really much different than the 2 or 3. or if it is much different then hopefully the differences are things that can be added at a later time...?

also, are there any models that are better for modding for any reason? i figured probably not, but couldnt hurt to ask. im going to be looking at the suspension first. ive got a lot of reading to do, but if anyone can point me in the direction of quality aftermarket parts that would be great.
so yeah any help is appreciated! i posted this in this thread because of my Jeep modding past. i have a feeling that almost all of my forum activity will be in the modding forum.

this looks like a great place and look forward to being a part of it.

 

thanks Jimbo! i will check out your post. even though im coming from a jeep im about 100% sure im ready to go prius. at least for my daily driver. i may keep my jeep, but im looking for a great ride with all the mpgs i can get. i will be looking at upgrading wheels/tires, suspension, and audio for sure. i dont want to spend more on extras that ill be upgrading later anyways.

MP, what is the homelink mirror all about? not worried about seat material as i will be covering all seats with neoprene seat covers. i really love the idea of financing a 2 over a 4... but if the 4 is def worth it then i will give it more thought.

now we are digging in! depends on the day. sometimes its 15-20 a day sometimes its 50-70. this is all during the week.

im in St. Louis MO.

i have been interested in the PIPs but dont have a garage. ive got off street parking, but its not covered.



thanks for the replies everyone! ive got more research to do.

 

thanks! im not sure im aware of the DRL and auto headlights you're talking about... ill have to look into that.

this will be my first car in a long time and the first ive had since actually wrenching on my own vehicles. ill probably be going with 16" or 17" wheels and dont really want much gap so thinking of lowering it.

first things first though... wheel and tire package... where do i look?

 

well looks like im going to have to buy sooner rather than later. dont ask . so after crunching some more numbers and a little more thought i think im going for a 3, maybe a 2 if i like it. i may be test driving very soon and possibly signing papers within a week or so.

im hoping the dealership/s will have all the dif reg prius models on hand to check out. maybe drive a couple dif models. we will see. i do know that i want to get some nice wheels. i havent seen all that are offered stock, but im guessing im going to want something aftermarket. probably 16"-17".

ill be sure to post pics once it all gets started.

 

yeah ive been all over that thread. i have also been on tirerack and have seen a few wheels i like. im really looking for a low maintenance wheel, but a nice looking one. im thinking im going winter grey color wise for the prius and thought a grey wheel may do the trick. something like this: 2013 Toyota Prius Three (<---switch prius to winter grey)

i have been considering it. i hope the dealerships have an assortment to check out.

thanks. st. louis can get pretty damn hot in the summer. super thick humid kind of hot. i think the solar roof is def on my list if i can swing it. and yeah def going liftback.

what about stuff like remote start? should i get it as an option or just have a kit installed later? i have decided that it is a must. is something like that more expensive from the stealerships?

thanks for all the help everyone.

 

went to the dealership today and checked out a new 3 with solar roof... LOVE IT! likely going to be pulling the trigger sometime this coming week.

thanks for the help everyone.

the dealer was telling me how expensive the stock wheels are and that any after market wheel should be considered "cheap" compared to it. the stock wheels looked a little cheap IMO... black wheel with a grey plastic cover on it...? i gotta get some wheels.

 

so what if i wanted to sell the stock wheels... is there a market for a new set of these?