Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius?

Patrick Wong · 06-04-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tochatihu

Patrick did you happen to get a % water content on the old brake fluid?

Hi Doug,

No. But the old fluid did not look that bad, compared to normal cars where the brake fluid turns dark or black after about one year.

tochatihu · 06-04-2008, 05:25 AM

I'm pretty sure that Prius brake fluid has less thermal excursions than that in friction -only vehicles. The stuff is supposed to be quite thermally stable, but I have also seen DOT 3 take on color in other vehicles. Eventually it has to absorb water (even in Prius), but it's still uncertain how long this can take. Shorter time in more humid climates is a safe bet. not quantitative though, in the way we might crave.

I thought it quite strange that original DOT3 in a 2001 Prius w/100k miles after 6 years still had that new 'straw' color and less than 1%water. Always looking for more data points.

fthorn · 06-06-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ScubaGypsy

I'm sorry but I don't know. My dealer was Toyota of Newport (888.234.7014) and it was a popular add-on as I have a friend that also took delivery of his 2003 with it. They also added in leather seats which have held up wonderfully.

I'd like to see photos of your leather interior, if you were to feel like sharing.

ChapmanF · 06-06-2008, 08:17 PM

Better getaway car.

Neicy · 06-06-2008, 09:32 PM

I think the stereo sound is better. I like that it has a tape deck. Better visibility as said before. I hate the body style though cuz I'm partial to hatchbacks.

htmlspinnr · 06-10-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bwilson4web

No warranty fears (they've expired)

One warranty remains - the lifetime steering rack warranty for those who had the "shaking wheel" problem. ;-) I was sadly one of the first few to experience this on my '02. Took the dealer several tries to nail it down.

I like the more instantaneous feeling on the accelerator w/ the G1 - there's a lag w/ the G2 while the engine spools up, then power is released "suddenly".

Turning radius is insanely tight on the G1. Makes squeezing into that spot or parallel parking a breeze.

Better gas tank. While having a bladder type tank, I've never had a problem "filling" the G1's tank to capacity.

HC Absorbing catalytic converter - kinda disappointed they ditched it for G2. G1 rarely had "soot" buildup on tail pipe as a result, G2 does due to inability to trap during cool starts, etc.

Patrick Wong · 06-10-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by htmlspinnr

One warranty remains - the lifetime steering rack warranty for those who had the "shaking wheel" problem. ;-) I was sadly one of the first few to experience this on my '02. Took the dealer several tries to nail it down.

HC Absorbing catalytic converter - kinda disappointed they ditched it for G2. G1 rarely had "soot" buildup on tail pipe as a result, G2 does due to inability to trap during cool starts, etc.

Hi Rick,

I am not aware that a "lifetime" warranty exists on the steering gear. I've attached the LSC and SSC that I know of (see attached). If you have other evidence to the contrary please post.

Regarding the HCAC, this is a common failure point for owners living in places where road salt is applied. My 2001 was operated only in Honolulu and southern CA. Nevertheless, it was beginning to fail, evidenced by a small squeak upon startup. I tried lubricating the valve and that worked for a while, but after the grease burnt off the noise continued.

statultra · 06-13-2008, 09:01 PM

the g2 seems boring compared to the g1,
the g2 feels more computer driven than my g1.
the g2 is just really boring

gippah · 06-14-2008, 08:27 PM

- The interior
- The exterior

I guess that's pretty much the whole car, eh?

Kutanks · 06-23-2008, 11:07 AM

I would Definately go with the fact that the 1st gen looks like a car compared to the second gen. My mom gave me hers as my first car (2001) and we also have an 04. No offense to gen 2 owners, i mean they do get better gas mileage and have more space, but they look very odd and overly flamboyant for my tastes. Also, the gen 1 drives more like a real car, it has a "real" key and you don't need to have your foot on the brakes to start. Lastly, the 2nd gen is so common these days that its hard to stand out if your driving one. I just wish that they made more custom parts for the prius, i cant upgrade my audio, or install a plug-in system/ solar panels. W/e im hoping that this car lasts me through college, considering its free and gets me like 50 mpg even tho my friends say i drive like an old person, i cant really complain.

06-04-2008, 05:25 AM	#22
tochatihu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kunming Yunnan China Posts: 1,736 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: Pioneer #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? I'm pretty sure that Prius brake fluid has less thermal excursions than that in friction -only vehicles. The stuff is supposed to be quite thermally stable, but I have also seen DOT 3 take on color in other vehicles. Eventually it has to absorb water (even in Prius), but it's still uncertain how long this can take. Shorter time in more humid climates is a safe bet. not quantitative though, in the way we might crave. I thought it quite strange that original DOT3 in a 2001 Prius w/100k miles after 6 years still had that new 'straw' color and less than 1%water. Always looking for more data points. __________________ DAS Tochatihu, the Hopi hummingbird kachina

06-06-2008, 08:17 PM	#24
ChapmanF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 163 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: Base Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? Better getaway car.

06-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#25
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 777 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? I think the stereo sound is better. I like that it has a tape deck. Better visibility as said before. I hate the body style though cuz I'm partial to hatchbacks.

06-13-2008, 09:01 PM	#28
statultra uber-Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape coral, FL Posts: 572 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? the g2 seems boring compared to the g1, the g2 feels more computer driven than my g1. the g2 is just really boring

06-14-2008, 08:27 PM	#29
gippah Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 95 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? - The interior - The exterior I guess that's pretty much the whole car, eh?

06-23-2008, 11:07 AM	#30
Kutanks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 4 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Anything you like better about the G1 over the G2 Prius? I would Definately go with the fact that the 1st gen looks like a car compared to the second gen. My mom gave me hers as my first car (2001) and we also have an 04. No offense to gen 2 owners, i mean they do get better gas mileage and have more space, but they look very odd and overly flamboyant for my tastes. Also, the gen 1 drives more like a real car, it has a "real" key and you don't need to have your foot on the brakes to start. Lastly, the 2nd gen is so common these days that its hard to stand out if your driving one. I just wish that they made more custom parts for the prius, i cant upgrade my audio, or install a plug-in system/ solar panels. W/e im hoping that this car lasts me through college, considering its free and gets me like 50 mpg even tho my friends say i drive like an old person, i cant really complain.