"Looking for used cars like your 2010 Prius . . . "

It seems auto dealers copy each other's fads. At one time, it was 'scratch off' to win something. This was followed by the fake key. The latest was the "We are looking for used cars like your <model year> Prius." . . .

• Chevy dealer
• Nissan dealer
• Our Prius dealer

I know, they are just trying to get us to come in so we might buy one of their new cars. But when someone tells me something patently false . . . it really puts me off. Yet there is one thing they could do that would work, at least for me:

• list the technical changes since we bought our cars

But in our case, we would ask, can we get a Prius hatchback with:

1. Affordable collision avoidance? (Used to be ~$8-10k option)
2. Can we order a 1kW inverter option for emergency house power?
3. Can we order a tow package?

I already know the answer but then Toyota seems selectively deaf to our communications. For example:

1. Where is the Prius or hybrid mini-van? (The Prius v is at most, a wagon.)

Bob Wilson

 

Just to clarify:

1. The plug-in is interesting but not on my Christmas list. I would rather have a co-generation option.
2. I'm seeing ads from competitors with collision avoidance and I am tempted even if it means giving up 52 MPG.
3. Yes, there is an emergency generator option in Japan and the Estima had it too. As mentioned before, I would rather have a co-generation option.
4. As for tow, the transaxle in our 1.8L hybrids is essentially the same parts as the highlander if the university video is accurate. Plus our 1.8L Prius has four-wheel disk brakes. All that is needed with the tow bar is a variable rear springs and trailer wiring and the problem is solved.

We've got a dandy 1.8L Prius, once the latest brake accumulator recall is done. But there is so much more this car can do.

Bob Wilson