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Traded in my Prius C after 3 months

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by chaddyo, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. chaddyo

    chaddyo New Member

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    Well after 3 months, I traded my Prius C in for a 2012 Honda Civic sedan. I just couldn't get comfortable in my Prius. I felt cramped and claustrophobic. Loved the 2008 Civic sedan I traded in when buying my C3 in April, so I traded in my C for a 2012 Civic yesterday. Much more comfortable now. I've enjoyed the conversations here and wish you all well!
     
    #1 chaddyo, Jul 22, 2012
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    Sorry you had to lose some money on the deal (I'm guessing) and if it didn'f fit you you did the right thing rather than put up with it for a few years, life is too short...Good luck.
     
    #2 Munpot42, Jul 22, 2012
  3. The Electric Me

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    After some time passes, I'd be interested in you thoughts on the difference between your 2008 Civic and your new 2012. The Civic is a nice automobile. Enjoy.
     
    #3 The Electric Me, Jul 22, 2012
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    curious why you didn't consider a Prius lift-back if the main issue was feeling cramped in the c (which I can understand). The c is a compact, the liftback a mid-sized similar to the civic. Was it a price/cost issue mostly?
     
    #4 efusco, Jul 22, 2012
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    I am 6' and I do not feel cramped. I am really happy with my car. I have had it 11 days. It has around 1100 miles. I had not driven my 2011 BMW 328i in 11 days. Today I used the BMW and I felt the car really heavy and my arms were hurting after driving it less than 25 miles. I can not wait 2 years until my BMW lease will be up to return it.
     
    #5 bamboozle, Jul 22, 2012
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    I'm glad you didn't stick with the C, if you weren't happy. I hope the 2012 civic works out for you.

    It's funny though, my previous car, before I bought my C was a 2009 Civic and I really didn't like it. I didn't like the way the transmission shifted in it. It would always rev high before jolting in to the next gear, when accelerating. I always kept up with regular maintenance. I even had them check to see if there was a problem with the transmission, but they said it was fine and that what it was doing was normal. My father had a 2009 Toyota Corolla and I loved how smoothly it transitioned between gears.

    When I learned about the C and took it for a test drive, I instantly knew this was the car I wanted to trade in my Civic for. I honestly don't notice the size difference that much and I enjoy the ride a whole lot more!

    Anyways, good luck and have fun with your new civic!
     
    #6 kindlewood, Jul 23, 2012
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    The C is a great commuter car. That's about it. It's noisy and uncomfortable. Once I have enough savings, I'll definitely trade it in for a Lexus.
     
    #7 prius1driver, Jul 25, 2012
  8. chaddyo

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    Thank you. So far I'm really enjoying it. I know a lot of people think the interior looks cheap (and I thought so too in photos), but in real life I like it. I'm an "aspiring minimalist" so it appeals to me. I think the ride is much nicer (softer) and quieter than my '08 - which I appreciate. I dig the i-Mid display and Econ button. Even with Econ engaged, it still has more pep than my C3 so it doesn't bother me like it does some.
     
    #8 chaddyo, Jul 25, 2012
  9. chaddyo

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    It was a price/cost issue, but I also felt constrained by the "bridge" in the lift-back.
     
    #9 chaddyo, Jul 25, 2012
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    Glad you don't feel cramped. I did so I got rid of it. Enjoy your ride!
     
    #10 chaddyo, Jul 25, 2012
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    Thanks! Have fun with your C!
     
    #11 chaddyo, Jul 25, 2012
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