Hello everyone, I am debating trading in my Subaru STI on a 2010 or 2012 prius. Either a prius two or prius three. I am not in need of any fancy options or anything. Locally there is a 2012 with 35,xxx miles and there are a lot of 2010's many of which are in the low 20,000 mile range or below. I am wondering if anyone has any advice on which year if either would be a better option. Also if a higher mileage 2012 would be better in your opinion than a low mileage 2010. Thank you all.
I just traded in my 2005 sti for a 2012 Prius plug in. If you spend the majority of your time on the freeway you might consider a plugin for HOV sticker.
Thanks for the input glad to hear I'm not the only crazy person. I am staying away from plug in vehicles and not much for freeways. Highway yes though.
i prefer the '12 only cause the 10's had some squeaks and rattles that were (mostly) rectified. and you need a cold weather test drive on a bumpy road to find out.
Well decision made. I went with a 2012 Blizzard Pearl with 14,500 miles. A little bit more then I wanted to spend, but the mileage did it for me. They are re painting the rear bumper cover because it had some scratching and scuffs on it. Hopefully they actually match the color like they said they could.
07 STI, traded it in so I wouldn't have to pay so much in tax on the newish car. I'm not sure that congrats is in order yet since I feel heartbroken about it lol but thanks.
I know the feeling i still miss my sti. Only thing that makes me happy is going 600 miles on the first full tank and cost of a full tank being $35. No boost no fun.
If I had it to do over again, I would have got the 2012 Four or above for the power driver's seat. In fact, I may need to wait a year or so and try to to do a sell of my car and maybe purchase a used '12 Four or Five. I'm getting by in mine, but there are issues. I had a rattle that would come and go under light acceleration. Took two tries at dealer, but they nixed it. Was most likely in hood latch area. Say most likely because they treated a couple different areas. It's been gone for about 4 months.
Hopefully the 12' doesnt have rattle issues since it will drive me crazy. I'm glad to hear of another person(s) who have gave up a STI for a prius so that I know I am not insane. I may shed tears on Monday when I go to pick it up.... If I can bring myself to let it go when the time comes.
This is a common feeling. I moved from an 2005 Outback XT (250hp turbo) to a 2011 Prius Five (RIP, was totaled last month when I was rear ended). Before buying the Prius, I test drove and loved the 2011 RAV4 V6, but decided to be sensible. I have a horrible commute to work, so my car spends a lot of time idling (my average speed per tank is about 23mph. It all comes down to whether you're ready to make sacrifices in life for pure common sense. It's similar to if you're ready to give up eating what you like for the sake of weight loss and good health. For me, I had to come to terms with the fact that I am willing to give up all semblance of driving pleasure for MPGs. To be honest, as long as I'm not a gross polluter, being green just to make a statement was not a high priority. For me, the most disconcerting aspect of the Prius was losing speed on the highway every time there's a slight incline. I thought modern cars had moved way past this. More unappealing was the sound of the engine when you need to step on the gas to maintain the speed you just lost. Evidently, I was not ready, since I've replaced my Prius with an Acura TL SH-AWD. I did testdrive a 2013 Camry Hybrid before buying the Acura, though. I loved the Prius in its own way, but the feeling was completely devoid of any emotion or passion. It's like owning a really nice pair of socks or a quality toothbrush, which is just fine for some people. Nexus 7 ? 4
.Drat.... Don't tell me this. I'm getting rid of my 37-40mpg Honda Del Sol as well since the prius will fill the good gas mileage that this car had. The Del Slow has the same issue with steep hills, it struggles. The main reason I am going to the Prius is pretty much because I drive quite a few miles per year, am working on going broke after getting out of the military to pursue a degree, and having my first child..... That about sums it up, so giving up a enjoyable driving experience.
My wife just got a '13 C MAX Energi. I found it to be a great compromise of features switching from an '08 BMW 328i. She has about a 20 mi commute and got almost 1000 mi. on her first tank with charging about once a day over night. SCH-R530M ? 2
2012 Prius 4, that's what I have Consumer Reports gave the 2010 some black marks go with the 2012..............
How bad is the speed loss on fairly steep long hills in everyone's experience. Anti glare has me concerned now lol.
I don't think it is as bad as you might think. In my experience if you push further on the gas pedal you can maintain a good speed up a mountain. (But somehow I am in the Prius forum, not the Prius v forum. It should be better on the Prius as it is smaller and lighter.) Unfortunately this is accompanied by an uncomfortably loud sound from the engine as it sounds like it is working hard for it.
Speed loss is pretty bad imo unless your maintaining a fast speed if not your indicator will be close to max. I might try power next time I go up a hill on my weekly commute.
