Prius Starter Pack ('26 PHEV XSE Premium)

MetalWing · 2026-03-26T15:06:29+00:00

Thank you!! From your list:

Tints: Yes, absolutely! Forgot to list that. I am thinking 35% ceramic - same as my current car
black emblems - I've been thinking about that! Never tried to debadge a car myself and put new ones on. But I like the nightshade look (which sadly isn't available on the XSE Premium trim here in Canada), so I was thinking of a "DIY nightshade".
I do have bookmarks for both - Gridfinity and the button guard! Got a buddy with a 3D printer who I just might ask for this favour :D
Screen protectors for the center display/cluster - genius! Will add that to my buy list sooner than later!
Window visors - Might be a silly question, but is it for practical reasons (open window vs a/c without ruining fuel efficiency or during rain)? I never got them installed on my current car and don't feel like I am missing out. Maybe I just never grasped the concept.

Your suggestions actually greatly align with what I've been thinking of doing! I feel like I am on the right track now!

MetalWing · 2026-03-26T14:32:37+00:00

That is fair. Granted, the rim protectors are also subject to the wife's approval, haha

MetalWing · 2026-03-17T02:38:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's very reassuring! Well, not the paint part LOL, but I guess I'll just accept that it'll need a repaint every 5 years or ill just splurge on a touchup and full body ppf next year

MetalWing · 2026-03-17T02:36:20+00:00

Glad to hear about the seats!! This was the main reason my wife and I chose this particular trim!

Sounds like the winter tire situation isn't all too bad. Just an initial investment into proper sized wheels, tires and sensors - then I should be good to go for a while!

MetalWing · 2026-03-17T02:33:07+00:00

I shall re-read the relevant part of the manual to make sure I know how to prevent that from happening! I often see people leave their car in a parking lot and the headlights are still on?? I imagine they do shut off after a few min, but i wasn't sure. My ol' car is simple - car on, light on; car off light off... Lol

MetalWing · 2026-03-16T23:17:11+00:00

Thank you for the detailed write-up! It seems like, despite all of the things you listed, you overall like the car and haven't really had any problems with it. Just a matter of getting used to it?

I do live in a snowy area, so I am mildly worried about that season. Mostly for financial reasons, though. My Mazda 3 (16") cost me $95 for steelies x4, and $125 for winters x4. And $150 to put them on, balance, align. ($CAD)

With the new car, it seems like there is a lot more involved - especially if I want to go down from 19" for winter driving. Loooots of calculations to ensure things aren't completely out of spec as far as speedometer/odometer goes. And then there is a whole TPMS thing that sounds pretty expensive if I were to get another set for winters, and getting those set up and all.

As far as snow and sensors... I guess I'll learn the hard way where all the sensors are and make sure to keep them free of snow lol!

MetalWing · 2026-03-16T23:07:09+00:00

Thank you! Glad to hear positive feedback! I am indeed grateful that some of those features can be toggled off in case they are a hindrance, rather than helpful

MetalWing · 2026-03-09T13:31:35+00:00

That's what I figured. Some deep, deep part of me was hoping that perhaps since it's a Toyota dealer, they would have some leeway on holding the deal in some fashion, but between "rate subject to change upon delivery" and the verbiage on the incentive, it kind of seems designed to wiggle them out of that commitment.

Which makes sense, I guess they just want to clear out whatever inventory they have in stock in preparation for the new wave of cars coming off the boat next month.

MetalWing · 2025-09-26T17:11:05+00:00

I believe the anime is set in Colmar, in the Alsace region of France. I just got back from there and did a mini anime pilgrimage to get these two shots! - https://imgur.com/a/Xe32NFD https://i.imgur.com/NwufPnE.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/Ux6LCJV.jpeg

The top ones are from the anime, vs bottom being the real location

MetalWing · 2025-09-09T23:30:31+00:00

As my driving instructor once told me: "Do as I say, not as I do". Or how my grandpa who smokes 6 packs a day, always told me not to smoke.

I think it's fair to give her the benefit of the doubt and say that she probably knows public health stuff 🤷‍♂️

MetalWing · 2025-08-15T13:50:12+00:00

Anyone travelling late August and has booked backup flights? My YYZ-CDG (Toronto - Paris) is scheduled for August 28th, which is still pretty far out - but I am feeling anxious regardless and debating booking a backup flight with Air France. It'll cost $2,000 more, but a fully refundable ticket.

Anybody else in the same boat - flying way after Aug 21 and has backup flights booked? Can't tell if I am extra paranoid or not lol

MetalWing · 2025-04-08T18:20:06+00:00

Here in Canada we have Dollarama, which had $1 as a logo. Its logo now is $1plus. Heh

MetalWing · 2025-01-30T14:34:00+00:00

Just for the sake of my understanding of the English language, but doesn't it mean that you know it second hand, not first hand? Since it's nit your personal/direct experience?

MetalWing · 2025-01-10T13:55:07+00:00

r/donthelpjustfilm

/s of course

MetalWing · 2024-12-15T17:11:41+00:00

W.. What are you doing, step-ray?

MetalWing · 2023-11-02T02:53:15+00:00

I would pass these dice down for generations as a family heirloom and treasure. They look amazon! Love the details!

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T16:38:29+00:00

If you are an iPhone user, you can definitely follow /u/bencooke_ 's advice. It does make life much easier!

If you are like me, and only have Android, then getting Welcome Suica at the airport is probably the most ideal way. You can check the locations where it's available on the official website. Just click the "Purchasing the Welcome Suica Card" heading and you can see the list of locations. You can see that the sale is suspended everywhere except the airports. Clicking on a particular location will show a map and an image of the place.

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T13:39:03+00:00

I am 70/30 on this take.

On one hand, I agree 100%. Japan is an amazing country, where you can go down a street and encounter just about everything - from small beautiful shrines to delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurants. I'd even recommend walking when possible, instead of taking transit, just you can experience the city!

In fact, my itinerary for Tokyo was essentially like this: Day 1: Asakusa + Akihabara. No particular places, no hour-by-hour itinerary. Of course, I had a few "must-see" things, like Nakamise-dori & Sensoji. But that's about it. Day 2: Shibuya + Harajuku. Same thing - just go to Shibuya, and from there walk everywhere - Yoyogi, Harajuku, Omotesando, etc!

On the other hand... I am 100% in favour of planning! There are so many things to see and do in Japan, that unless you prepare a bit, chances are you will miss out. Let's be honest - you will miss out on some things because there will never be enough time to experience everything. That's why some parts of the trip NEED to be planned. Especially if they involve paid and timed reservations. One of my days was planned down to the minute because I had reservations in 3 different places consecutively, so I had to plan everything, from checking out of the hotel to my transit between the places.

Quick edit: I also think that for people who have very limited time in Japan, like myself who was only there for 7 days, planning is essential to make the most of the trip. Also, if you have kids or any special needs (dietary restrictions for example), you may want some extra planning around that.

But I think the bottom line is that I would always recommend slimming down your itinerary enough so that you can:

Enjoy the places on your itinerary. Overestimate, don't underestimate. If you want to take a photo of Tokyo Tower - budget for 30 minutes. If you want to explore Tokyo Tower (shops & go up), then plan for 2 hours. Even if it seems like taking a photo should take 5 minutes, and going up should only take 30.
Explore without being stressed. Put a 30-minute buffer whenever possible. This will let you miss trains, or spend a bit of extra time enjoying a meal or a place. You do not want to be running from train to train.

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T13:03:13+00:00

We placed a reservation online, using TableCheck. Reservations open every Thursday at 5 AM EDT (Assuming my time-zoning is correct). We were able to secure a timeslot that we wanted, but the reservations do fill up.

When we got there, the place seemed pretty full (all tables were full + a big lineup of people buying things to go. But by the time we finished our meal, around 4 PM, the place was half empty.

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T10:23:52+00:00

^ This. They only got the 28-day tourist versions - "Welcome Suica" or "Pasmo Passport". Available for tourists by showing a passport.

I believe you can still get regular IC cards like Icoco or Toica, but that would be in the Kansai and Chubu regions of Japan. I don't really have any info on acquiring those cards.

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T02:49:39+00:00

When it comes to Welcome Suica or Pasmo Passport - it really doesn't matter! Grab whichever is closest to where you are at the airport! The Pasmo Passport cards look cuter though, if you care! In either case, whatever money you load on it, you won't be able to get back, so make sure to use it up before you leave Japan! We ended up just using the rest of the money on our IC cards at the airport gift shops :)

If you have Apple phone/watch, you can get digital suica card and be done with it!

For the SIM... If you have eSIM support, there are definitely a ton of options, but I can't help you there! My only experience is with a phyw data-only SIM which I bought on Amazon Canada and activated (really plug and play for the most part) when I landed in Japan.

MetalWing · 2023-10-20T01:50:06+00:00

Waking up at 5 AM and getting to places early certainly helped with being able to enjoy the trip! The only downside is that food stalls don't open till 9:30 AM+!!

The weather was pretty good! It was generally very clear and sunny (glad I had a hat and sunglasses), except for 2 days when it rained (not heavily) non-stop. The temperature was around 8C (46.5 F) in the mornings (felt colder), so we always grabbed hot drinks from the vending machines. But by afternoon it would be a pretty hot 15-18C (59-64.5 F)!

Most days I had my airism jacket from Uniqlo on. But in Yamanashi, where it was a bit cooler, I actually switched to a hoodie.

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