Pre Purchase Inspection

The front grill could definitely use some refinement. Not sure why they removed the bottom piece that softens the look of the front end on regular Corolla Cross. Hybrid does have a cute rear end and the roof line is lower than RAV 4 which I like too. (RAV is so big these days.) Plug in would be the ideal combination. This one is $35k with JBL stereo and moonroof.

 

Well I know this is getting off topic, but…

I sat in the Cross hybrid just now and it’s OK. Cabin view feels more restricted than I thought it would maybe because I’m used to a Prius. I actually don’t like the sonic silver in daylight. : / The cargo space isn’t as big as I thought it would be.

salesman told me Toyota‘s current plans are to have an electric vehicle that goes 600 miles per charge with a 10 minute charge by 2026. I won’t hold my breath but that’s exciting news.

 

From what you are saying sounds like Toyota is full of it rather than this specific salesman. He’s not pushing me to buy anything and knows I’m not waiting until 2026 or whenever. We were just discussing potential options for if I buy this Prius and the low ride becomes uncomfortable.

 

Thanks for the encouragement and reminding me I can take my time the day of test drive. There has been zero pressure with this dealership except when I had to say yes or no to the allocated 2022 Prius because I wanted to wait to see the 2023. That was pressure I put on myself. As you all know by now this has been far from an impulse decision. : ) I’m simply not in an ideal situation and the car sales market is a mess. Being able to test drive both cars on the same day would be ideal. I couldn’t test drive the Cross because it’s sold. I get it. I don’t want someone test driving my car either. These days there is no negotiating although I’ve told them if car arrives without bumper appliqué I’m not paying for the instillation because they stalled with adding it on. Pretty sure it will be there.

My car needs some repairs and the financing is very time sensitive. When I was searching for a 2009 there was no question…there was nothing about it I didn’t like. I also spent 3 months searching for a good one back in 2015 with the help of you very patient forum members.

I basically have to get a car. The only hesitation is the low seating. I’m now searching for a suitable wedge style car cushion that would give me some height but not bring my legs closer to the steering wheel. I need this before the test drive. I’m sure I could live with the Prius or Corolla Cross Hybrid for a few years. Long term I’m not sure if the Prius will be ideal. I see heavy old men getting in and out of low sports cars. I’m an average size 5’3” 60 yr old. : )

The 10 mpg less in fuel economy probably shouldn’t be a deal breaker but right now it feels like it. I have no clue which would have better resale considering I could be trading it in within a couple of years.

 

Yes!

 

My car paint looks great except I’m the unfortunate recipient of auxiliary fungus on my hood. Such bad timing. I can’t use chemicals. I’ve tried getting it off with diluted alcohol. It’s been baking in the sun over the past week while I was distracted by other things. I think I just need to trade it in as is. Inside will be clean and they know everything about the car and it’s just heading to an auction. I can’t imagine the awful looking hood is going to knock price by $1000. Spending hours getting these little dots off of a hood that has a ding and some internal corrosion both not my fault. I’ve been told most likely the bubble under the paint that started under the hood was probably a flaw considering it’s an aluminum hood. I’ve already spent a couple of hours removing these fungus dots from fenders and there weren’t as many there!

 

I’m having a monologue here. : ) I just broke a bunch of rules. I was encouraged to trade in my 2009 with the artillery fungus on it but I just couldn’t do it. Spent my morning at a public garage (it’s raining) removing every freaking black dot from the hood, bumper and fenders. Wish I knew what parking location this fungus came from.

Containers of water, baking soda, a sponge and loads of elbow grease but mostly gentle scrubbing. I finished it off with some Feynlab soap which I’m thrilled to discover I can tolerate. Very mild scent. Yes…baking soda would not be touching my new car. I just needed a quick fix and will put some wax on it. The baking soda helped get rid of some of the yellowing on my older headlight too.

Now I need to find a way to wash the roof and get some wax on it.

 

Ok guys and gals…my most recent response from salesman regarding the remote start. He doesn’t know if my XLE comes with it??? How come I know more than he knows?? I know….stupid question. Because I’ve spent hours researching and driving Prius chat members nuts asking questions.

Then he proceeds to say he hasn’t sold a 2023 Prius yet (understandable) so he will “play around” with mine when it arrives so he can figure out how everything works. OMG…How do I politely ask him not to “play around” with it? I suppose I can’t do anything until I own it but I would like to hint to him that I would like to be there when he’s playing around with it. I know he probably can’t do much harm but he’s not particular about things whereas his buddy on the other side of the cubicle is. The guy who was able to add the bumper appliqué in just a few minutes while my guy had not dealt with it over the past two weeks.

I had already registered a complaint about his lack of attention to details but was assured that he is one of the best and dedicated to explaining everything etc. At least he’s being honest about not knowing. He’s now paying attention and answering questions in a more timely fashion but…

Thanks for letting me vent! I think you’re letting me.

 

Ok….ready or not here I go…

No wonder they stalled on trade in value and gave me an extra low ball figure. This Prius could arrive tomorrow. I’m only 3 hrs away from the port.