Chance to go back to GEN2

T Spirit is the 17 inch wheel Prius?

Once you go 17, you can't go back!

 

Obviously ... it is your decision. But it would not interest me in any way, shape or form. I feel the G3 is far superior to the G2 .... I could not be any more satisfied with a vehicle than I am my vehicle.

 

Financially speaking a great deal! Is the price of the gen 2 reasonable (I don't know UK prices)? The reason I ask is if it is way below market value then I would ask more questions as to the history of the car. Most importantly was it involved in an accident; or was it ever salvage. It would be to your advantage to do a history search on it

Good luck,

 

If the gen2 checks out (see prior comments) I would take the deal. The gen2 is a great car and at 22K miles it has a long life ahead of it.

 

If you've had the Gen 2 and was happy with it then I don't see why not.

Personally I can't see myself downgrading to even the 15" wheel Gen 3.

 

As long as you realize the technologies being lost and plan to mitigate them:

• loss of coolant heating system - the UK NHW20 doesn't have the thermos for holding hot coolant and the ZVW30 heats the coolant from exhaust gas. Mitigation: add a block heater.
• loss of 1.8L engine - the NHW20 1.5L engine lacks cooled exhaust recirculation so at high power settings, it adds fuel to reduce exhaust gas temperature. Mitigation: add an RPM gauge and drive to stay out of high power, inefficient regions, may lead to higher fuel consumption at speeds above 105 km/h.
• EV button - standard in the ZVW30, it may be optional on the NHW20. Mitigation: many aftermarket hacks available.
• electric water pump - provides only the coolant load needed, not a fixed ratio at all temperatures and power settings. Mitigation: none published.

It is a reasonable deal although some important technologies will be left behind.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson

 

I don't see mention of year or trim level for the Gen II.
If I were considering such a change, those would be significant factors.

 

Sure, go for it if you want to take a step back (from a more superior car).

 

If you go back to Gen II you can take all your savings towards the soon coming plug-in Prius! ... as you can see there are lots of options and things to consider.

 

i have an 08 with 20,000 miles and absolutely love it. i've been following all the genIII posts and agree it's probably a better vehicle, but how much better? mpg? does not seem like much. roominess? power? i don't like the center console much, i think they could have made better use of the space for cupholders and storage. i'll probably drive one eventually to see for myself but i may hold out for the plug in. i just don't feel like there is enough of a difference. and a lot of complaints about rattles and other things. whatever choice you make, all the best!

 

You have not said what year the Gen 2 is, and what the trim level is, makes all the difference.

I traded in my 2004 Gen II for the 2010 Gen III, the car had 80K miles on it, and would probably have gone another 80K... I just wanted to upgrade it, before it lost all value.

I would stay with the 2010, of course it depends on what year the Gen 2 you are looking at is, if its more than 2 or 3 years old, I would not do it.

 

How Bad Do You Need the Money ? If you don't, why consider a used car with the problem potentials of a car someone else disposed of, when you have a new and more advanced version of the car that only you owned ? If you must, then I guess you must, but I wouldn't do it if I didn't have to have the money.