Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Does the 2003 Toyota Prius have a gps installed into the dash?

I am thinking of getting the 2003 Toyota Prius and wondering if it has a gps navigation system installed in the dashboard.Does the 2003 Toyota Prius have a gps installed into the dash?Not standard but avoid the Prius if trying to save $$$$





Most people buying a hybrid are assuming they will be the least expensive vehicle to operate but that is totally untrue. Yes they are very good on fuel mileage BUT you have to consider ALL costs, not fuel alone. When including all costs over a three year period no hybrid including the Prius even makes the top ten list of most economical cars as can be seen here:

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_co鈥?/a> The Chevy will be the most reliable.



So if your plan is to save money on operating costs then choose one of the top ten most economical cars form the list and avoid all hybrids sense not even one of them made the top ten list.



The other two answers are from the same guy using two accounts.

Typical Toyota deception.....Does the 2003 Toyota Prius have a gps installed into the dash?Some do and some don't. All have the buttons, but unless you can press the button and the GPS comes up, then that particular car doesn't. If the car you're thinking of purchasing doesn't have it, it's almost impossible to add a factory one because the wiring harness is different, so the cost becomes prohibitive.



However, you can get a kit that allows a GPS, among other things, to be displayed on the Prius' display from http://coastaletech.com/viewtech.htmDoes the 2003 Toyota Prius have a gps installed into the dash?They seem to be a relatively rare accessory in the first generation (2001-2003). As JerryJ points out it is not practical to retrofit the factory GPS but is practical to adapt other devices.



I don't have one but I have heard a lot of dissatisfaction (or at least disappointment) with the built-in system. The performance is decent enough and the in-dash display is nice, but changes can't normally be entered while moving, even by the passenger. Update discs are expensive ($250, the last I heard). Aftermarket GPS units are not as beautifully integrated but you can choose the features you want and passengers can look for gas stations and restaurants while driving.

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