. Seems like a valuable and logical conjecture. From my experience with the Gen 2, the Prius is the only car I have had total confidence in. There has not been one incident where the car has steimeed me( if that is a word. ) Each interruption or service required has proofed to be only a minor challenge to my wit and energy Available. Of course I must give Credit to the knowledgable technicians and learned hobbyist from Gen 1 and 2 such as Patrick and Hobbit and many others.
Since May 29 I have gone 1875 EV miles and 16 miles HV. So I have gone many 124mile warm up's. I have had a few shut downs when putting my car in garage, I have never had a hard start! Knock on wood! Many of us have gone many warm up cycles. with no problems!