Hello fellow Prius Modifiers! I want to pimp my Prius. I have a Prius II--but I want to add the GPS and backup camera. I really need your help. I don't know who to trust. Stores and the dealership all give me different plans and prices. I don't have a lot of money--I have been saving for this upgrade! I think when sellers see me they think $$$ because I'm a "young girl" who doesn't understand this car stuff fully... Here are my questions: 1. Should I buy the backup camera and Navigation through the dealership, and have a installation store install it to save more? --How much does the dealer charge for the parts? --How much should the installation run? --Can I order dealer parts from China/Japan to save money? My dealership is so expensive for andthing and everything. 2) Did you buy non-dealer parts? If so... --What GPS model did you buy? Where did you mount it on your Prius? --What backup camera model did you buy? --How much did they run you? --Were you able to buy a 2-in-1? 3) I am open to getting an in-dash set-up or a portable mounted device. But I don't really want a ton of stuff and wires cluttering the interior. What has been your experience? I really love my Prius. 56 MPG so far! Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer, Hirus The Happy Prius Owner
I would like to know the answer to question 1... I wonder if the dealership has the option of putting in dash gps in?
In my II, I installed a flyaudio head unit (radio/DVD/CD/gps/more) that came with a basic gps (it has a 7 inch screen) for $850, I added the ebay Camry back up camera to it for another $40, I installed them myself but the local stereo shop would of done it for $250-300, both items I learned about right here flyaudio http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...talled-my-flyaudio-headunit-over-weekend.html back up camera http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...21-new-camera-install-cheap-ebay-cameras.html
