Recently traded in my Gen 2 Prius (250,000) miles for a Gen 3

Unusually for me, rather than selling my car privately, I decided to trade in my somewhat high mileage Gen2 Prius (absolutely incredible car) for a younger, much lower mileage Gen 3 Prius. It just seemed the easiest, less hassle kinda route. In a way it was, got a reasonable deal on the old one, and drove a fairly hard deal etc. Obviously, as you know, 9/10 the dealer does OK. However, I just wanted to warn motorists here in the UK, particularly the South/S. West, as I was dealing with a Toyota dealership @ Waterlooville, nr Portsmouth (Snow Group, South/South West) beware!!!!!!!! in my experience they cut corners, and are the most 'penny pinching' concern that I have encountered in a long, long while. They even failed to address 2 outstanding 'recalls' on this vehicle (which they had serviced etc throughout it's entire existence). Fortunately, my excellent dealership @ Tunbridge Wells, Kent (part of the Motorline Group) highlighted this issue the moment I booked t in for a 'Vehicle Inspection'.

I'd be interested if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Aside from the above referred issues, I can say that so far the Gen 3 Prius is just as impressive as the old faithful Gen 2 but, as you know, with more bells-and-whistles, and may be a little better looking(?).

Happy Prius motoring, or as I like to say, "Welcome to Smart Eco Driving".

Regards



Christopher Lynch

 

Hi Bisco,

Sorry for the delay. 2012 low mileage, vermillion red spirit.

Seems fine so far, but dissatisfied with the dealership that sold me the car as stated in my initial posting; fired a warning across their bows hopefully, by informing Toyota GB Head Office of their unprofessional antics etc.

I am awaiting a response from Toyota regarding this matter.

Just leaves a sour taste in your mouth when dealing with such a 'penny pinching', dare I say culture @ this particular dealership.

Regards

CJL

 

Hi Jerry,

Sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks.

Yes, I'm fairly happy with the Gen 3 Prius, not sure it gives a better mpg at this early stage, but hopeful all the same.

It almost has too many options on the 'Control Panel' (looks as though it was copied straight from early designs on the US Star Ship Enterprise's Bridge Control Desk) and, as you rightly point out some result in distracting you from safe driving etc.

I intend keeping it for 2-3 years then seek my 3rd Prius, and finally, if the price is right a used Tesla.


Regards



CJL