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Just picked up my new Gen 3 Three

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by dblomgren, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. dblomgren

    dblomgren Junior Member

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    Traded in my 08 package four(99687 miles when I parked it today at the dealer) for the Gen 3 package three. They sure don't make it easy to get all the features you want in the lower packages But I couldn't justify the four. To me a sunroof is a complete waste, I never use them.

    I didn't test drive THE car I was getting and the dealer didn't have a three in stock.

    My disappointments so far:
    No automatic mirror(was on my 08)
    No Homelink(also was on my 08)
    No quick access buttons for nav(these are on the Enhanced Nav, who new)
    Not sure I like the two small buttons to open or lock the hatchback.

    With that said, I love:

    The overall appearance
    The new interior feels like a cockpit(I'm a pilot)
    The seats feel more form fitting and I like the concept of the active headrest.
    The design of the touch locking system on the door handle
    The fact that I can change settings that were only accessible to the dealer.

    I've only got 3 miles under way so I'll give a few updates after a full day of driving.

    PS I did drive and and gave serious thought to the Prius c, but couldn't get past the dramatic loss of interior space.
     
  2. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Too bad you didn't get to test before hand but the good news is, you can probably add those options for half the price.
    Enjoy
     
  3. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

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    You can get the Four without solar roof.