Disappointment Moving from Gen II to Gen III

I remember those. They were neat.

 

My previous car was a Highlander. Lots of nice features. I would never go back.

 

I own a 2004 and a 2010 and drive them each about 50% of the time. The only thing that trips me up is the changed dash layout going back and forth between the cars. Three years on I still turn one off when I think I am going for the park button, and visa-versa. In all, that's a trivial issue.

 

i really didn't want the flying bridge, and i miss all the cubbies. but the gen III has a lot of plusses over the II. contemplate them with your favorite beverage, it's mind over matter.

 

Toyota got themselves into a pickle with the floating bridge console: for 2010/11, the armrest slid back to reveal the 2nd cupholder, but that protruded back into rear passenger space. People must have complained enough for them to cut off the front section of armrest, make it a cupholder.

Floating bridge console, although novel really needs to go. I can't imagine it catching on in any variation in top selling sedans. Console layout has pretty much been standardized as it's all about the same in your Camrys, Accords, Civics, Sonatas, Optimas, Fusions, Focus, Mazda6, Malibu, Jetta, etc...

 

Civic , Accord interior > Prius, Corolla, Camry interior

Anyone like their Camry steering wheel a little to the right?



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This is a car forum. In our case, Prius Pros and Cons are logical discussion items. Lighten up. I can honestly say, I've never regretted getting rid of a car when I did. I don't make decision by impulse thinking.

 

So what's the deal with Toyota vehicles having the steering wheel slightly right of center of the seat centerline? It seems odd to me but I like their vehicles so I don't let it bug me.

Mike

 

That's something that I miss from my Mazda 626, is the oscillating air vents...very nice. I don't miss the 23 mpg and premium fuel requirement though. I'm throughly enjoying my Prius four and the 55 mpg, and cruising around with the open sunroof..oh..and I love coming back to it on a hot day with the solar ventilation keeping the car cooler inside!

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Actually....I like the flying bridge...its geeky, futuristic, and unique. All the car interiors are so similar these days. I was hoping the Mazda6 was going to have a flying bridge based on their shinari concept, but they went traditional. My wife loves the flying bridge, as she can store her small purse under it instead of at her feet. This was really nice during the 3200 mile road trip.

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I agree. I loved the flying bridge design of the gen3 Prius. Very original design and suits the car.

 

Me too, no complaints here. The Prius Gen III isn't your father's Oldsmobile, Chrysler, Buick...

 

I sure don't.
I think that the flying bridge is a startling example of poor ergonomics and poor space utilization in what is overall the best car on the road.

 

honestly cycle, i'm not accusing you of any tricks. it's just that we have never noticed it in person, and we're on our 7th toyota in 12 years. and judging from the lack of reaction from most people here, they either haven't noticed it or don't care. but it bothers you, and i respect that. i realize if honda makes a vehicle close to toyota mpg's, you will be gone, and we will miss you!

 

I had a 626 maybe 94 engine died at 100k miles. You don't see any on the road here.

>>Gen2 was easy we just bought it and learned how to use it. Gen3 you have to worry about if you like it vs. Gen2.

 

I wouldn't call the wheel 'slightly right'. It's about 2" right. Seen it inC-Max and VW Passat...

but, if I sit in a car and the the wheel is on the inside of my left knee and the outside of my right knee, it's not a car I would buy.

Almost certain the last generation Camry wheel was dead centered with the seat.

I put my hands up at 9 and 3, 10 and 2 o'clock, etc... when driving. Don't want arms straight in front, not skewed to the right.

 

Why do the manufacturers place the wheel off center? I check every rental that I drive now

Mike

 

Because you insist on having your steering wheel on the wrong side.

 

We've heard a million complaints on Priuschat, half of them from me , but I don't recall any polls about how many have called, emailed or written Toyota Motor Sales to report complaints. I'm going to make a poll.

 

I can't imagine the lack of a sunglasses compartment being a deal-breaker on a car purchase (especially when one specifically gets their car with the sunglass-holder-deleting sunroof) but please allow me to fix it for you...