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Which G2 annoyances have been fixed?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by zenMachine, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    I'm sure many G2 owners have a pretty distinct list of things they wish would be fixed/enhanced/eliminated in the G3. For those who have seen and/or test driven the 2010 model, how many of your complaints have been addressed (or not)?
     
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    My only real complaint was the driver's seat comfort--Fixed
     
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    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    And the telescoping steering column.
    And the "open" space where the EV button should have been is now filled (well, moved and filled).
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I didn't really have any big complaints with the Gen II. Many of the new features are minor improvements for me. For example, the telescoping steering wheel is nice. I don't have a problem with my 2006, but it would be nice to pull out the wheel a few inches.

    Traction control has been a problem for many. We don't yet know if it is improved.

    Tom
     
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  5. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    And the EGR is supposed to give much improved MPG performance in cold weather.
    And the changed gearing and larger ICE should give better highway MPGs.
     
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    Good point, let's hope it's better.
     
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    Ride, handling and TRAC, all of which have supposedly been fixed. waiting, waiting, waiting for March 25th....
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Must be killing those sworn to silence reading this thread.
     
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    Not if it's a feature you didn't attempt to test ;-) What's killing ME is the fact I didn't do "just one more test drive" to test those things I should have been thinking about the first, second, or third time around ;-)
     
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    Since Thermo bottle is being replaced by the EHR, there won't be noise for the pump. I hope they reduce/eliminate the noise that the brake hydraulic pump as well.
     
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    I don't think I agree with that statement. Traction control has been an issue for some but not "many". It isn't a "problem" either as nothing is broken or dangerous.

    With that said, an improvement would be a welcome feature.
     
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    I think I would miss the current placement of the MFD , did like the new seats, the more efficient power system should prove to be a plus. Not real sure of the dash coming out and sloping down and into the Center Console. While I did have the opportunity inside the event to close the doors of the Blue one on display and DID really ENJOY the new JBL system, I did feel a bit confined. The new ergonomics of the Dash Display are interesting, I would have to put a few miles on one to define what is most important for me to see in conjunction with the NAV MFD. I would describe the overall look of the new body as a little less rounded, My wife just loved the Blue! I took a front and back photo of my B.R.B. parked next to a 2010. There is a link in the L.A.Prius WOW thread. Both front and back are more square!! I actually like both. Just a few of my thoughts
     
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    Anyone think the Gen3's shifter knob might be more prone to getting bumped?
     
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    Not a majority, but certainly many. It's enough of a vocal minority that I have devoted hours and hours on PC explaining the ins and outs of traction control. I am considered the chief traction control apologist by some members of the anti-traction control group.

    Tom
     
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    I'm having trouble figuring out if that is establishment-speak, disestablishmentarian sentiment or antidisestablishmentarianism.:eek:
     
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