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Hey all, What model is my Prius?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Rider147, Mar 28, 2018.

  1. Rider147

    Rider147 New Member

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    How's it going, I moved farther away from my work so needed a vehicle with better GM. We had a used Prius come in that I was able to get but not sure exactly what model it is. According to VIN decoder it is
    2010 Toyota Prius 5dr HB II (Natl). On here it says that gen 2 ends at 2009. Is that so? Thanks, looking forward to learning more about it to make sure it lasts as long as I can. So far I'm loving it.
     
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  2. Erik Owens

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    No thats the package you have. Prius Two, Prius Three Touring etc
     
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  3. Erik Owens

    Erik Owens Member

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    It would show up if you plugged your VIN in to Toyota Info System. Some repair sites will ask for that as well when finding your specific model. Its weird and I dont even have a huge idea how they justify what package you have lol.
     
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    Erik Owens Member

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    If you trust me you can give me your VIN and I can show you more info but its your call. Message me of you would want it.
     
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    yes, 2010 is gen 3, all the best!(y)
     
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  6. fuzzy1

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    "II" is a trim level for 2010. All 2010s are Gen 3. My first Prius was also a model year 2010, trim II.

    Later years did not use Roman numerals to specify trim levels, but instead used Arabic numerals, or spelled out words. But not both for any given year.

    Toyota's trim level 'pattern' was a mess, and had caused buyer confusion, such as between the 2010-V (a liftback) and the 2012-2015-'v' (the wagon- or minivan-like model).
     
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  7. Lucifer

    Lucifer Senior Member

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    I agree , the vin
    Join Toyota as an owner and it will give the service record and the window sticker when new, and all the recalls,etc.
    Welcome, to PC
     
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  8. Rider147

    Rider147 New Member

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    Thanks, I just signed up under Toyota owner program, it says its a gen 3. Thanks for the information though.
     
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  9. Erik Owens

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    Then I guess I could prove it if I had the VIN.
     
    #9 Erik Owens, Mar 28, 2018
  10. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    You don't need the VIN. Just answer a few questions about features/specs and we can determine what it is lol.
     
    #10 Tideland Prius, Mar 29, 2018
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