Is the gen ii Prius better in any way than the gen iii?

Ouch. I cannot find much nice to say about the big expanse of black plastic under my windshield. I might get to the point where I put a cover on it.

 

My gen II is better because it is paid for.

 

I got the options I wanted with gen 2 package 2 (backup camera, three door smart key). Unfortunately these options require higher package (more $$$) in gen 3.

 

1. I don't notice any click on gen.3
2. Don't really notice any difference
3. Not sure if I agree so far interior plastic and all on gen.3 has been great, no noise at all.
4. Your right about that!
6. I still like the gen.2 style better.
7. LOL I think the gen. 3 has a little softer ride, amybe the seats or something else but I get the feeling the Gen. 3 ride is more Lincolnesque where the gen. 2 was more firmer and more like a sports car. But like i said it maybe the seating position and all.

 

3rd Gen feels more solid on the road and stable on the highway than non-touring Gen2.

I'd be more comfortable and reassured keeping pace on a backroad, twisty road in a base Gen3 over a base Gen2.

In 500 miles, never noticed anything better on Gen2 than Gen3. Map pockets in doors? Thought of something ...

 

I find the Gen2 base wheels and tires fit the overall look of the car better.

The Gen3 body grew and buffed out, but only the tire sidewalls got bigger. I'd like 16" wheels on the Gen3 the best.

I really like the Gen2 Touring wheels a lot. Those silver plastic covers are so convincing, I thought they were alloy wheels, but the alloys were dark gray wheels underneath.

To me, the 17's with 45 series tires don't look quite right on the 2010.

Maybe a 205/50 -17 tire would look a tad better on the V. That is the tire used on Mazda 3 hatchbacks.

 

I prefer the video game appearance of the Gen II MFD over the more conventional Gen III controls. I also prefer the dash shifter on the Gen II. I like the Gen II cup holders better.

Tom

 

i feel very (comfortable and reassured?) in my base gen II keeping pace on a back road. but i have not driven a gen III.

 

Sorry about your clicking brakes. My Gen III brakes don't click. I really don't care for nav unit "hump" in the Gen II cars. I think the interior lines of the Gen III are much improved over Gen II.

 

IMO (I have owned both)...Gen 2 is better than the Gen 3 in these ways:

1. Like Gen 2 MFD more than Gen III HSI
2. Like Gen 2 design/storage of center console more than Gen 3
3. Like Gen 2 design/look of dashboard more than Gen 3
4. Like Gen 2 steering wheel controls more than Gen 3
5. Like Gen 2 shifter and positioning more than Gen 3

All that being said...like my Gen 3 more than my Gen 2. It rides better...allows for more control in steering...has higher ceiling on improved mpg possibilities. IMO...it's a better car at nearly the same price as the Gen 2.

 

Gen II wins in many areas:

- Better Multi-function display (standard)
- Smaller blindspot
- Larger trunk area
- Higher quality interior. Eg/ better pannels, buttons, and chrome door handles

As one member pointed out, my Touring handles better than the Gen III.

 

I see nothing better about the Gen II as compares to the Gen III.

 

Well, GII has more storage bins. More room in the under floor tray in the hatch.
But it has less power and gets poorer mileage. And it's older.
Oh, and only the floor mats were recalled.
For now.

 

I own a 2009 G2. I've sat in G3s on a few occassions. The G2 has a more spacious feeling in both the front and rear seats to me.

 

The G2 has a fuel tank bladder (U.S. version). Glad they got rid of that in the G3.

The G3 has 4 wheel disk brakes. The G2 has drums in the rear. (I don't know about you guys, but I prefer working on disk brakes.)

Keith

 

Short answer: NO