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2008 vs 2009

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Jolly, Oct 22, 2013.

  1. Jolly

    Jolly Junior Member

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    Unfortunately, I totaled out my "new" 2009 Prius. You wouldn't have thought so by looking at it but that's the situation. Even though my insurance claim is not settled yet, I'm already Prius shopping. There's a couple of 2008 models that may be in my price range (have about 70,000 miles on them). Just wondering if there's any differences worth noting between the '08 and '09 models. I absolutely loved my '09 and kind of like the layout of a Gen II over a Gen III. I would very much appreciate any input or advice. Thanks All!

    Jolly
     
    #1 Jolly, Oct 22, 2013
  2. Britprius

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    There appears to be mounting evidence that the gen2 is more reliable than the gen3.
    The gen3 in theory has better mpg figures. Interior and exterior looks are subjective. I personally do not like the bridge dash in the gen3 but prefer the exterior look.
    Downside to the US gen2 is the bladder fuel tank "something luckily we did not get in the UK" that makes fuel filling a bit problematic with the guess gauge.
    The gen3 has less obtrusive traction control possibly important if you live in a snow area, but I must say owning a gen2 and driving it in snow in a hilly area something I have not had a problem with, "see my avatar picture".
    Hope this is of help.

    John (Britprius)
     
    #2 Britprius, Oct 23, 2013
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    No. In the US, both are G2 models. (2010 is the first G3 model year.)
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Oct 23, 2013
  4. Jolly

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    I'm looking on a website that has a an '08 with 74,000 miles. In the pics, I see more controls on the steering wheel than on my previous '09. What are they for? They're on the upper right side of the steering wheel.
     
    #4 Jolly, Oct 24, 2013
  5. brownsnoutuk

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    Did your previous prius have gps and bluetooth? Those are probably the buttons your talking about
     
    #5 brownsnoutuk, Oct 24, 2013
  6. Jolly

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    No, it didn't. Bluetooth would be nice but I've read here on PC that the navigation system leaves a bit to be desired.
     
    #6 Jolly, Oct 25, 2013
  7. Kurzweil

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    The navigation system is wonderful if you've never had a built in system before. You get a dual mode screen that the little portables can't readily do and the seven inch screen is quite luxurious by comparison to the small ones. Main drawback is aging maps and prohibitively expensive upgrades. If you feel that most of your roads have been around a while, the age thing is manageable. I carry a lifetime-maps model in the storage compartment for those rare times when an address "does not exist". Also, no suction cup mount on the windscreen to interest car breakers.
     
    #7 Kurzweil, Oct 28, 2013
  8. Britprius

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    Just a word of warning do not use the suction cup on your portable sat nav on the MFD screen. Others have found to there cost this destroys the touch screen.

    John (Britprius)
     
    #8 Britprius, Oct 28, 2013
  9. bisco

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    my daughter has my old '08, great year, zero problems. all the best!(y)
     
    #9 bisco, Oct 28, 2013
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