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Touring vs standard with 17 inch tires? Which is better deal?

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by ladele, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. ladele

    ladele New Member

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    Which do you think is the better deal?

    A touring package 6 for $26, 641 plus tax, license and fees

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    A standard package 6 with 17 inch wheels for $26, 272 + tax, license and fees

    I had originally wanted a touring so my questions are threefold:

    1. are these 2 comparable for handling?
    2. which is the better deal?
    3. are either of them good deals?

    Thanks!!
     
    #1 ladele, Mar 24, 2009
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    For less than $400, I would go with the Touring model. Besides the tire differences, the spring rates are slightly different and the rear spoiler is different on the Touring compared to the standard model.

    I also wonder if the 17 inch wheels would be worse for fuel economy (most people with aftermarket wheels and tires report lower FE).

    FWIW, I have a standard model #6 and the handling is fine for my purposes, but Consumer Reports says that the Touring model is better and the better buy.
     
    #2 dogfriend, Mar 24, 2009
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Depends. I assume you're buying used because the standard model has 15" alloys. The 17s will have greater mpg loss over the 16".
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Mar 25, 2009
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    Some dealers will install aftermarket wheels and tires because it is an additional profit source for them. It is relatively common in California to see this. I was assuming that they were both new cars since the mileage wasn't given.
     
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    Yes- they are both new. The 17 inch tires on the standard was just what they happened to have in stock.

    Thanks so much for your advice!
     
    #5 ladele, Mar 25, 2009
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    Interesting....
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Mar 25, 2009
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    What types of MPG difference do you get between the 15 and 17 inch wheels?
     
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    My mothers Prius has 16 inch wheels instead of 15 like mine and she gets about 2mpg less than I do. So, I would guess between 2-4 mpg less for 17 inch wheels. It also depends on the width and compound of the tires.
     
    #8 brianw, Apr 24, 2009
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    I would get the Touring over the Standard with 17" wheels.

    The Touring has 16" wheels with 195/55R16 tires, plus different rear shocks and springs, plus larger front and rear stabilizer bars, plus the larger rear spoiler.
     
    #9 Boo, Apr 24, 2009
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