Comparison driving Gen2 and Gen3 back to back

If I remember correctly you're the poster that needs seat extensions b/c you're a taller feller. Go figure you like the Gen3 better.

That said, no one would argue against your points. Rattles are a matter of luck and/or time, however. And, I think that the Touring handles slightly better than the Gen3 base model.

 

Traded my '09 G2 for A G3 V,Your right on they are a more premium vehicle!Don't miss my G2 at all!!I think the PKG V is the best car for the money!Heated seats a must for MN!
LED lights,17" wheels, Leather,Good value!!

 

My friend replaced the driver seat in his Gen2 with a Recaro. Pretty hilarious to look at, but he says it feels much better than the stock seat.

 

this shocks me, either the regular gen2 really sucks or they didnt improve the handeling very much on the gen3.

I'm not impressed at all by the touring handeling but then again ive never drivin the regular version g2

 

How do they compare in noise on the highway? One of my biggest complaints of my Gen II is what I consider to be excessive road noise (which varies tremendously with the type of pavement, from nearly silent to nearly off-road mudder rumble).

 

It's a little noisy on the highway!!think about the same as my G2.

Better sound system though, like the JBL and the SAT radio!!

I just crank it up! could use a 10" sub!! :nod:

Good times,
Scott

 

Wow, this is, what, your 3rd rental so far? Isn't it about time that you actually upgrade to the 2010?

 

Isn't this the best way to evaluate a car? a 15 minute test drive is not enough to determine if the car will fit your needs. By renting it in different conditions and using it like you normally would you will really know if this car fits you and visa versa. I do the same thing when it is time to buy a car.

 

Yes, I know, but three times with nothing but praises for each and every one of these times?

 

I gotta say. I headed into the dealer the other day all set to buy a Gen III after having previously owned a gen ii and missing it badly. All it took was for me to just sit in the gen III to turn me off from it. What is up with breaking out of the climate controls into a homely LCD display with lots of buttons? And all the extra buttons around the display... The gen ii was so aestheticlly more pleasing (to me, at least!). And the downgraded quality of the screen?? I went and bought a lovely used 09 instead . To each their own for sure!

 

I own both a G2 and G3. The G3 feels and rides like a bigger car. The new center AC and radio controls are both better and worse. I have the backup camera on the G2 which I really like, but this only comes with a navigation system on the G3 (which I don't have). So it is easier to change radio channels on the G3 since you don't have to get at a touch panel. (many more radio channels are easy to reach, FM1, FM2, SAT/AM main buttons and then each has 6 presets). But I really miss my backup camera. The little tray underneath this center panel is hard to reach, you have to really lean down and dangerously take your eyes off the road. So you need to turn on the heated seats before starting, and don't put anything you need down there. To my feel the G2 is sportier in handling (it feels like a smaller car) and I find it easier to see the front end and sides for judging your position relative to other cars (like when parking). The G3 has more pickup than the G2 and does get better mileage. Both G2 and G3 have some rattles. Both have the small compartment between the seats and this holds about the same amount of stuff. In the G3 the center arm rest has to be slid back to expose a coffee cup, I like the G2 arrangement with two coffee cups visible in the standard position. The G3 has leather seats so it is an upgraded level vs the G2 with cloth, and I like both but heated leather is nice in winter.

 

My 2007 Touring Edition handled great, I drove it for 3 years and loved the car. I have a 2010 Prius V and it feels heavier and less an economy car than the 07, but not in anyway that I would deem significant or problematic. Both Prius models are well designed, bullet proof, and highly efficient and practical cars. I would recommend owning either to everyone.

 

Yes, I second that. My 4 weeks 2010 Prius does exactly the same -- all of them roll back, I guess on even smaller hills. It is a bummer, but what can we do?

 

Are you aware of Hill Start Assist?

Hill Start Assist (P243 in my 2010 manual)

Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist control, further depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to indicate the system is activated.
The slip indicator will also start flashing.​

Hill-start assist control operating conditions

The system operates in the following situations:​

• The shift position is in other than “P”.
• The parking brake is not applied.

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed. ​

Hill-start assist control
While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the high mounted stoplight turn on.
Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal (do not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmly depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the operating conditions explained above have been met.​

Hill-start assist control buzzer
When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds of releasing the brake pedal.
• The “P” position switch is pressed.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.​

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If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION
Hill-start assist control
Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice.
Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.​

 

Not entirely true. I have the backup cam on my rear view mirror. Touring model with no Nav. Maybe it's a Canadian difference.