Pre Purchase Inspection

I know it’s painful to watch! Imagine how painful it is for me. Good thing I live alone! Ha!

There was no waffling with the 2009…a sure thing. Just fear about buying one in good shape.

I’ve only purchased one other new car in my entire life. I guess I was hoping for the OMG I love everything about this car feeling when shopping for car. I really just need a practical, reliable, safe, gas sipping vehicle. I would wait until market changes and some new models arrive but I really can’t. Plus I doubt things are going to change over the next couple of years. There will always be something better down the road.

Thanks so much! Accessory carpet package states it comes with “cargo carpet mat” doesn’t say “liner”. Another busy but more accessible by phone dealer is looking into these details. Toyota corp has no idea.

I didn’t realize the Toyota all weather cargo liner came with sections to attach to the back of seats.

I did notice when I test drove the 2020 a while back the all weather floor mats were very slippery. They thought cleaner might have caused this.

My current arrangement works great keeping in mind I typically keep seats upright. I have carpet covered cargo mat and carpet on back of the seats. I basically keep a tarp on the carpet and have black plastic low sided bins on top of the tarp. Nothing slides around and carpet looks brand new. My goal was to try all weather because I def want all weather on the floors but I had no idea there wouldn’t be a strong sturdy fabric or carpet on the back of the seats.

BTW I do want the Prius…these details are things I overlooked and are important to my long time use of car. Soooooo appreciate your patience!

 

No they don’t get my Prius. I’m going to sell it separately. Thank you for pointing this out!

 

Dealer got back to me and he thinks the carpet mat accessory package doesn’t include carpet on back of seats but he hadn’t seen one. Also said the carpeted version not often seen on allocation list.

 

OK… Thank you for this photo! Apparently the Limited Prius and Prime have the thicker upholstery fabric. It’s all going to be ok. Once again I appreciate all of your help and going the extra mile. I have major CPTSD which is why this is so hard for me. It’s a process. I’m almost there!

 

Yes, yours looks nice and taught. I’m glad to see what it’s supposed to look like. With “mine” the fabric was loose along the top. That’s what made the material look flimsy and caused concern about attaching the rubber mat. Apparently the Limited and Prime do have an upgraded design and material on back of seats but too expensive for me and I don’t want the glass roof. My 2009 was the top package so there are these little upgraded details I didn’t realize were upgrades.

The headrest situation was slightly better but there is still a lump in the front of it now. If the next one is the same I’ll throw a blanket over it. Yes, I’m going to wait for the next one. Hopefully they will sell it over the weekend so it won’t affect their allocations. I realize I might have to wait longer than expected.

You guys are so amazing taking the time to check on all of these details and concerns AND listening to my escalated anxiety! I’m embarrassed by all of it but it’s what happens to me when making a huge (to me) decision. Wish I could go back and remove some of my long winded posts. : /

 

Quite a cliff hanger, huh? Thanks for the giggle!

Season 1
Ep 1: 2022 Silver XLE AWD (but what about the 2023)
Ep 2: 2020 Blizzard White Pearl XLE AWD (comfy and practical but overpriced)
Ep 3: Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE (love at first sight but red flags)
Ep 4: 2023 Silver XLE AWD…Stay tuned! : }

A fairly new friend who likes my Gen 2 pointed out that maybe this is so hard simply because I’ve loved my Gen 2 so much and it’s hard thinking about letting her go. I think she nailed it. Nothing currently compares to her classic charm. : } If my circumstances were different, I might hold on to her longer.

 

That is is a very good point. Ouch!

When I was trying to resolve the issue regarding the loose fabric attached to the rear seats I inquired about getting an XLE with the entire cargo space carpeted like the 2009. Apparently the carpet option only includes carpet floor mats and a carpet cargo mat not a fully carpeted cargo liner. The back of the seats have the same fabric that you get when you order the all weather mats. My 2009 has a really nice thick carpet layer attached to the back of the seats which matches the cargo carpet mat. If anyone has a 2023 Prius that came with carpet mats, I would love to confirm this.

Dealership (not the one I’m working with) confirmed that finding a 2023 with carpet floor mats is just has hard as trying to find a FWD on the allocation list in New England. I would love to find out what you get if you don’t order the carpet mat/emergency kit bundle or the all weather mat bundle. I guess you get a car with no mats at all?

 

Aw…I didn’t realize the mechanical key allowed for that. This topic just keeps on giving!