Got a Prius C Four

I really wanted a II, but all they had was a IV with moonroof and 16" wheels. Plus some other misc add ons like blinker fluid and free serpentine belt replacement which I declined.

It had to be white, and at least this one was (moonglow). So I paid about 4k more than I was wanting to. But, I needed something now and on borrowed time with my current car.

No pics as it's still at the dealership. I'm super busy and had to get back to work. They are pulling it inside to do a final prep and I may leave it since it's supposed to hail and stuff this afternoon. And it's gonna rain the next four days

Pics when I get it.

 

I was being hi-larious.

IE, bs markups that aren't anything. $70 nitrogen in tires, etc.

Think it stickered at $25,3xx or so. Can't remember since it's not in front of me.

 

Finally able to take some pics:





Dash. Last trip shows 74.8mpg. About a 5 mile drive from a diner back up to work.





Seats are growing on me. Very comfortable, but there is a lot of pattern to the design. I like they are light in color. You can tell it's not leather (though others have been fooled who have sat in it). Feel like very high quality seat covers (which I guess is all they really are).







I pulled the little loops that hold the cover up down. Could see them in the rear view. I took the headrests and put them in the back as well. Could probably get rid of the seatbelt too, won't have many folks riding in back.



Probably hard to see, but the little spot at the front left of the handle is where you put your hand to lock the car. Think this is only on the three and four.



Key with backup removed.



Dang, that's a lot of stuff crammed in there.



After the initial downer I get after making large purchases, I'm really digging the car. Has quite a bit of wind noise at highway speed, but rides well. I'd have preferred 15" wheels, but it came with the 16"s. No rattles and never feels unpredictable. Much better driving than I expected. Doesn't compare to my 94 Miata, but not terrible like a bus.

Haven't had a chance to mess with anything display wise. I already have XM and only listed to Opie and Anthony, so once I figured that out, I quit tinkering.

Not sure what the B on the shift column is, something to do with engine braking I think. I did notice in the manual it says to accelerate to the speed you want, then lift off the accelerator entirely, then push it back down. Wonder how many folks will read that.

I was amused at the instructions for the drivers floor mat that were repeated probably 30 times in all the literature. Lawyers, meh.

I still think the Two is probably the best bang for the buck, but I needed a car and didn't have time to wait and find one. Mine came from Gulf States Toyota (importer).

Port installed options were:

3M window tint (they did a really good job fwiw)
Rear bumper plastic guard thing
Cargo net
Carpeted floor mats
Some paint/fabric protection thing. $300, thought it was BS, but dealer wouldn't back off of it since it was a port install and not a dealer install. So had to bite it.

Need to get a windshield shade for it, and would like some mudguards.

 

I like the contrast of the rear applique. I don't really use the hatch, most stuff just gets thrown in the back seats. So it probably won't do me a ton of good, I do like the looks.

Super happy with the car