2nd Jan 2020, 21:16
That's why I have a difficult time believing the author of this review states that they see a "ton" of the first generation Prius on the road. Yeah they are built to drive and commute, which means most if not all of the first gens. left have many miles on them. With that comes a battery replacement (and it does happen) and nobody is going to spend that kind of money on a older Prius that is worth $1500-$2000 ($2500 in top condition). I live in a heavy traffic area in the US that involves I-95 along with other major highways, and see a lot of current generation but never any first generation.
2nd Jan 2020, 17:32
I can’t get past the styling. Imagine having a 3-5 year car payment and looking at it everyday. But again it’s individual choice. So buy exactly what you like and be happy. My daughter has an Audi A6 and is now trading for a new Q5 because of my 2 year old grandson's stroller etc. Ours needed bulbs fairly often. That’s it. Seats on the new Q5 are too firm in my opinion and I don’t like the shift lever. Paddle shifters in a crossover aren’t really necessary. I spoke of the negatives, but didn’t share info with her as she likes the line. Just like the Toyota guy sold on his brand. I look at many brands before buying. And like reading the complaints before I have any later myself. The manufacturers do not pay for our new cars. We do. It’s our money. Not theirs.