Looking to get a Prius - what "extras" should I get/not get

Not so. SR available on a III and most dealers will install leather as an option.

 

If you're still interested in cool accessories, one not mentioned is the Cargo Organizer.

It's a polystyrine compartmentalized unit that goes underneath the cargo floor cover, and is used to organize and store usefull items out of sight (tools, battery charger, air compressor, flashlight etc.), and it's the best value I've ever gotten on an auto accessory.

Check it out on Toyota's web site.

David (aka Blind guy)

 

Agree and don't have restriction mileage is a huge plus.

Waiting for 2011 model is a good idea, if you don't need one before that. However, few things you need to consider:
1) Probably better and better discount going forward for all the 2010 models until 2011 release.
2) I believe the plug in is an option not standard (can't confirm and some say yes and some say no).
3) Last, I'm sure it will not be 100+MPG, it will help and it needs to plug in and the additional battery will be small or bigger one than the current one, but in any case, it won't be 100+MPG, maybe 70 MPG at the very most. Maybe with 10 model and one of the plug-in kit from them, you maybe ahead of the game.

 

HOPE I am not too late to rescue you.

17' Wheels yeah looks great.

SATNAV CRAP!!!! Everyday I wish I can burn it but I can't because
it is built in with everything else!

Self Parking too much hussel for you to even use it. I've never used it.

IPHON USB well it is ok but I don't think it is value for money at all.

Crome trims for all sides (style pack) that depends on the colour of your car. If you get white then forget the crome trims. I have them but thats because I get it for cheap.

Leather. Well it looks great but too cold in the winter even with heated seats (takes a while to heat up) But thats just a preferece upon invidual.

As for LED you don't have to get it (I didn't get it) because you can use HIDs instead, unless you like auto leveling lights.

Personally unless you really haveto buy a prius I would buy something else.
Why? So many things wrong with it.

Radio has extremly poor reception.

Rattling everywhere now and it is getting worse (after 4,500 miles).

Everything feels really cheap made (due to the rattling noises).

Break squeks from the beginning.

I don't want to go on because you can find the rest of them in the forums.

 

A couple of the settings can be changed by programming a ScanGauge. The Toyota ScanTool is the only way to change the others.

Build a car & get quotes at www.aaa.com. In my neighborhood many cars are selling for under invoice, including the Prius.