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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Vintage Pep, Apr 1, 2016.

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  1. SAronian

    SAronian Active Member

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    Your trim photo looks like a piece is missing. When I bought my PiP it was so much louder than my previous car (a smart fortwo!) that I went to the dealer and drove two other new copies, a 2012 like mine and a 2013. Both sounded exactly like mine, so I'm living with it.

    I really like the PiP, just find some of the materials to appear cheap. When I saw the Gen4 I was surprised that the quality of materials, while better, was still not up to my expectations.
     
    #21 SAronian, Apr 3, 2016
  2. Coast Cruiser

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    Yeah, thanks for that. ;)

    Just wondering if Toyota is still using the Takata(?) air bag company. I haven't read anything about them using a new supplier. Even the replacement airbags were found to be defective, according to some articles involving Honda vehicles. Don't know how true that is, but one news story mentioned it.
     
    #22 Coast Cruiser, Apr 4, 2016
  3. Vintage Pep

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    So I called Toyota of North America. Spoke to a customer service representative. After I had taken it to the dealership. The tech stated that it was within "Acceptable craftsmanship levels". New term. This did not feel satisfactory.

    so anyhow Toyota said they would send a representative which I can't remember the title they used to give a second opinion. I guess this person has higher qualifications and pay grade to make decisions. Anyways they are gonna call back and make an appointment with me since the dude is on vacation:

    I'll keep ya all posted.
     
    #23 Vintage Pep, Apr 10, 2016
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  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    there were no prius recalls. not sure about other toyota. i did get one on my dodge dakota, and have to call to see if the parts are in yet. no worries.
     
    #24 bisco, Apr 10, 2016
  5. Rebound

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    Why don't you make your own YouTube review? Unlike all those reviewers -- paid or not -- you actually bought the car. There's something I learned about product marketing very early in my career -- the person who actually bought the product knows a lot more about why he bought it than the people who made and marketed it.
     
    #25 Rebound, Apr 13, 2016
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