U.S. press. U gotta love em.

Welcome to US. Here the reporter got nothing more important/interest to report lately. Anything they can get hold of, they will make it as big as they can. For example, the latest San Diego incident, the reporter in the news kept asking the police chief are you guys trained how to stop Prius these day when their brake won't stop? After the officer say "No, and this is just a general way the trained officer will do to any car." then the reporter turned around and keep asking him the same question in different ways...

 

As an Aussie I appreciate the reporting of problems with the Prius.

Once anything appears in print or on the web in the US our mindless reporters pick it up, don't bother to check facts, but just sensationalise to their hearts content. Anything that makes our locally produced cars appear to be a better buy is reported, not much criticisms of our local products even if they are a load of rubbish that does not really reflect what the motorist wants.

My wife heard the latest story on the TV news and now does not want to borrow my Prius. Means I once again have it all to myself.

It is a very dissappointing car, there is at least 3 inches of clear space under the accelerator pedal, the mats are so firmly clipped down at the rear I have trouble getting them out to vacuum the floor, the brakes have given me no problem ( except after the recall I find it harder to come to a smooth complete stop and I am getting the last little bit of a jerk as the car stops completely). I have even finally got used to the combination of the LiquidAux and aux port to listen to my iPod easily.

And worst of all at 7000km I think I might need to lift the bonnet and check the washer bottle level.

David

 

You guys are too funny.

 

So you are disappointed with your car because of 3 inch clearance, recalled fixed brakes? I am confused.

 

Yeah, It's called "sarcasm". you might even have to change the oil once in a while too, what a POS car! (lol)

 

Thats the problem it didn't sound like he was being sarcastic since he was really complaining about the mats being stuck down and can't move etc. Very confused sarcasm.

 

media = $$$$.

 

I'm kinda pissed at Toyota that after 60K miles I haven't had the pleasure of getting a $400+ brake job. My old SUV needed that every 20K miles. I miss those nice people at Midas.

Well to be fair I think Toyota does have a problem but to the extent that the media plays it out to be? Nahhhhh. BTW if the tech is so advanced why doesn't my GPS tell me how fast I'm driving and set time zones automatically when I change zones on a long trip? Personally I wish I had never purchased the GPS, stand alone units are much better and much much cheaper.