We have a 2010 Prius (in addition to my Outback that I talked about in your thread yesterday, lol) and have never found it to be uncomfortable. My husband is very tall with long legs and has never had a problem. When was the last time your husband was inside of one? The older models were smaller and designed differently and my husband didn't find them comfortable, but this design year won him over. We take the Prius on road trips whenever we don't need the AWD of the Outback. It is spacious and comfortable for both of us, plus our dog and all of our various luggage and such. We've never had a space issue and, though I don't have kids, the hatchback trunk is quite large and I don't think there would be any problem getting a big stroller or anything else in there.
I have a Prius v five (which is the nicer interior and options) and I LOVE IT. I get about 42-44 mpg and it has tons of truck and backseat space. The interior isn't as nice as my husband's Lexus, but the synthetic leather is really nice IMO, and the general fit and finish is better than most, plus the nav and voice control system is great. Definitely check it out.
We're not getting a BMW. But it doesn't make sense to get a fuel efficient car and then not take it on trips because my H is uncomfortable in it. We're a unit, yes? This isn't solely my decision.
I was using BMW as an example since that is a "luxury" car. Either way, I think you will be surprised by the quality, the drive, and comfort of the Toyotas . I just hate when people have to compare something to "luxury" because then he is setting himself up for failure up front, does that make sense? The Camry may have more of the luxury aspects that he wants, but you pay for that. That said, dont get the Camry Hybrid as the MPG isnt worth the costs compared to the Prius. I test drove some Hyandais, Hondas, Toyotas, etc and they were all about the same in terms of quality. You can't go wrong
I drove a Toyota for 12 years. Both of us know they make quality cars. My H's beef with the Prius is that the ones he's been in have been literally uncomfortable.
Y'all are making me think I need to push harder for the Prius, haha. We'll see what happens tomorrow. (We won't be buying tomorrow, because the insurance adjustor hasn't even been out to determine whether H's old car is totaled.) Thanks for all the input!
We have a Fusion Hybrid and actually like it better than the Camry. My husband tried really hard to NOT buy a Fusion (it's what I have, and he said that buying another Fusion wouldn't be like getting a new car), so we test drove EVERYTHING. In the end, the Fusion won out. It's cheaper, the ride is just as good, and the gas mileage is better.
With a kiddo and huge dog, I feel like we really need one car to be a (small) suv. We do quite a bit of local trips that mean packing a ton of stuff, though.
I drive a civic (four door) and it will be just fine to cart two kids around. I just don't think two sedans would work well for us given trips.
I totally understand that. H and I decided that we'd be better off getting a car that fits our needs now and will work for one kid than getting an SUV/wagon because of my long commute. We will trade in a few years if it becomes an issue. My family always had a minivan that we took on long trips, and it was packed to the gills even with just two kids.
I think you should test drive all the cars that you are considering before making up your mind. Once you get in and drive around, you may decide you don't like it at all. I've done that with several cars before. I really really wanted a Scion TC or a Celica when I was 19...test drove both and hated it. So I test drove a Camry and an Accord (had one of each before) and ended up with the Accord which I still have today (we go through cars like hot cakes if that says anything about it's quality).
As for my own opinion/review.... My brother has a 2010 Camry and it drives luxuriously (nice and smooth) with lots of leg room and trunk space, but the inside feels really cheap and plasticy to me. I have never been in a Prius so I can't compare the two. It also handled like crap. Handling is important to me mostly because it's good for avoiding obstructions...or insane drivers that cut you off haha.
If you are open to other cars, I recommend the Accord. Gas mileage is about 33mpg and it doesn't feel cheap and plasticy like the Camry's do. It also has lots of leg room, trunk space, and drives smoothly, but is just a tad more sporty than the Camry. The Accord also handles really amazing. H miraculously avoided a family of deer once that crossed the interstate right in front of him. He said when he finally got the car straightened out after being completely sideways (I swear I'm not exaggerating), he saw deer flying everywhere in the rear view mirror as cars piled up. I have no idea how he got out without a scratch. We also take my Accord to the track sometimes and race with other cars haha. Those guys with their Corvettes are always in awe when they find out a little 4 cylinder with no mods just out raced them.
IDK what higher-end cars look like inside, but I imagine they have a burl or something that tries not to look like plastic?
Some of them literally have real leather wrapped around the dashboard. You can see the interior of my car in my siggy with my dog...it's all wrapped in Merino leather.
I don't know why all the hate for BMW's. I'm on my 2nd BMW and have driven just about all the BMWs (one of the perks of buying a BMW is they let you test drive all their cars on their track in Greenville, SC). They ALL handle amazingly well...even the SUVs! I fell in love with the X6M haha. The technology that is built into these cars are just amazing. Other than the Land Cruiser, I have never felt more safe in a car. They even feel more solid and sturdy than my Accord which I highly recommend. If my Accord ever dies, we're replacing it with a 3 series.
With a kiddo and huge dog, I feel like we really need one car to be a (small) suv. We do quite a bit of local trips that mean packing a ton of stuff, though.
I drive a civic (four door) and it will be just fine to cart two kids around. I just don't think two sedans would work well for us given trips.
I totally understand that. H and I decided that we'd be better off getting a car that fits our needs now and will work for one kid than getting an SUV/wagon because of my long commute. We will trade in a few years if it becomes an issue. My family always had a minivan that we took on long trips, and it was packed to the gills even with just two kids.
We've had our Prius throughout DS's life and it's always been enough room, but we don't have a dog. Our older car is getting too old, so we're thinking about our next car, and thinking that the Prius station wagon will still work well for 2 kids. The backseat is pretty big, and will fit not only 2 infant carseats, but I have heard from a few different sources that it can fit 2 infant seats and a carseat in the middle (just in case your next kids are twins!). The backseat is also split 2:3, so you can have a carseat in and put the other side down, if you have skis or something you need to fit in there. That's all to say that I'm not sure you would need to trade it in if you had another child.
We have a Fusion Hybrid and actually like it better than the Camry. My husband tried really hard to NOT buy a Fusion (it's what I have, and he said that buying another Fusion wouldn't be like getting a new car), so we test drove EVERYTHING. In the end, the Fusion won out. It's cheaper, the ride is just as good, and the gas mileage is better.
We also have one of these and love it so much. It's very stylish, gorgeous exterior and well-appointed interior and it's a great ride.
Disclaimer: H works for Ford, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's the best and everything else is crap. I can honestly tell you I like the car a lot and I'm picky and drive lots of cars b/c of H's profession.
We also have one of these and love it so much. It's very stylish, gorgeous exterior and well-appointed interior and it's a great ride.
Disclaimer: H works for Ford, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's the best and everything else is crap. I can honestly tell you I like the car a lot and I'm picky and drive lots of cars b/c of H's profession.
hey, are all Fords made in Mexico or overseas? i ask because a good friend was hell bent on getting a domestic car....and then was told it was taking longer than they thought coming from the factory in Mexico . He was pissed and felt duped
I don't know the answer but this is what I try telling people but no one ever listens to me! My Accord was built in Ohio (according to the sticker).
We also have one of these and love it so much. It's very stylish, gorgeous exterior and well-appointed interior and it's a great ride.
Disclaimer: H works for Ford, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's the best and everything else is crap. I can honestly tell you I like the car a lot and I'm picky and drive lots of cars b/c of H's profession.
hey, are all Fords made in Mexico or overseas? i ask because a good friend was hell bent on getting a domestic car....and then was told it was taking longer than they thought coming from the factory in Mexico . He was pissed and felt duped
Are all Fords assembled overseas? No, I drive by multiple plants every single day on the way to work (Wayne Assembly, Michigan Truck Plant, Rouge Plant, and that's just the ones I drive by). Are some final assembly plants in Mexcio? Absolutely. However, remember that 'made in' piece is a bit of a misdirection. The Fusion final assembly plant is in Hermacillo Mexico or Flatrock, Michigan. However, all of the pieces that go into the final assembly are assembled ahead of time mostly in the US. And before even that, 5+ years of engineering and design and safety and research are all done in Dearborn, Michigan - American jobs. So yes, the final assembly is sometimes done overseas, but not always, and that's only a small portion of the process.
I really like the Pruis V and the new Camry is really nice looking - but unfortunately, the new ones both didnt do well in a crash test on the front. While its just one report, I crossed them off my list since there are so many other cars. Google if interested, I'm on my phone.
I would love to know what others cars you are comparing them to. There are not very many options (any?) that have the size and gas mileage of the Prius V. The V is 2013 Top Safety Pick.
Curbside- I posted the article above. I don't know how the V is a top safety pick when it ranks poor in a front test crashes. Which is a bummer bc I was really interested in it.
We don't know what we want and are looking at everything from sedans to 7 seat SUVs. We are probably going to buy next year. We keep throwing money at H's lemon but until the repairs exceed a year of new car payments, it really doesn't make sense to get rid of it. It's been paid off for years already.
Post by curbsideprophet on Jan 20, 2013 22:45:45 GMT -5
The V gets good results on the moderate overlap front test (as well as side impact and roof tests). It is only on the new small overlap front test that it did not do as well.
The V gets good results on the moderate overlap front test (as well as side impact and roof tests). It is only on the new small overlap front test that it did not do as well.
The Toyota Prius v wagon was introduced in the 2012 model year. It is derived from the Toyota Prius but is longer and taller to provide more rear seat room and cargo-carrying capacity.
Structure — The driver's space was seriously compromised by intruding structure. Lower intrusion measured as much as 35 cm at the lower hinge pillar, and the upper hinge pillar and instrument panel intruded 17-22 cm. The parking brake pedal was pushed in toward the driver 20 cm, and the steering wheel was pushed in 7 cm.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 13 cm to the right. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso, permitting the head to hit the instrument panel. The side curtain airbag deployed too late during the crash, dropping onto the back of the the head and and pushing it outboard of the inflating curtain, leaving the dummy's head vulnerable to contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag deployed.
Injury measures — Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the left hip, lower leg, ankle, and heel would be likely in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the instrument panel hit was low.
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well.
During the crash, the dummy's head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off to the left, and the seat belt allowed the dummy to move too far forward, with the head hitting the instrument panel. The side curtain airbag deployed too late to offer any head protection, leaving the dummy's head exposed to contact with side structure and outside objects.
Intrusion into the occupant compartment was extensive as the left front wheel was forced rearward and inward into the door hinge pillar, driver footwell, and instrument panel during the crash. Left hip, lower leg, ankle, and heel injury risk was high.
And when there are tons of other cars out there that score good all around, why would I risk it? How am I supposed to predict how I will get into an accident?
I'm sure this will be addressed in subsequent models, but as it currently is, I won't buy it.
We have a Fusion Hybrid and actually like it better than the Camry. My husband tried really hard to NOT buy a Fusion (it's what I have, and he said that buying another Fusion wouldn't be like getting a new car), so we test drove EVERYTHING. In the end, the Fusion won out. It's cheaper, the ride is just as good, and the gas mileage is better.
We also have one of these and love it so much. It's very stylish, gorgeous exterior and well-appointed interior and it's a great ride.
Disclaimer: H works for Ford, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's the best and everything else is crap. I can honestly tell you I like the car a lot and I'm picky and drive lots of cars b/c of H's profession.
Mine is the Mercury Milan which is the Fusion's sister car. We would've gone with the Fusion but the Milan had everything I wanted in a cheaper package than the Fusion. I wouldn't trade her for the world!
We also have one of these and love it so much. It's very stylish, gorgeous exterior and well-appointed interior and it's a great ride.
Disclaimer: H works for Ford, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's the best and everything else is crap. I can honestly tell you I like the car a lot and I'm picky and drive lots of cars b/c of H's profession.
Mine is the Mercury Milan which is the Fusion's sister car. We would've gone with the Fusion but the Milan had everything I wanted in a cheaper package than the Fusion. I wouldn't trade her for the world!
And when there are tons of other cars out there that score good all around, why would I risk it? How am I supposed to predict how I will get into an accident?
I'm sure this will be addressed in subsequent models, but as it currently is, I won't buy it.
Which other cars? A lot of cars have not even been through this test. Would you buy one of those?
Mine is the Mercury Milan which is the Fusion's sister car. We would've gone with the Fusion but the Milan had everything I wanted in a cheaper package than the Fusion. I wouldn't trade her for the world!
Sadly, Mercury doesn't exist anymore.
It's so sad! We bought ours the last year they made them.
We have a Fusion Hybrid and actually like it better than the Camry. My husband tried really hard to NOT buy a Fusion (it's what I have, and he said that buying another Fusion wouldn't be like getting a new car), so we test drove EVERYTHING. In the end, the Fusion won out. It's cheaper, the ride is just as good, and the gas mileage is better.
I was popping in to recommend this car too. I don't think the interior looks cheap and it is very comfortable and spacious.
Post by whosthatgirl on Jan 21, 2013 11:18:42 GMT -5
Toyotas as a whole don't feel cheap. We sat in a level 4 (of 5) Prius V yesterday and, while nice enough, definitely felt like a cheaper car than Sienna we also sat in even though the Prius is about 6K more for a comparable trim package. It just felt really basic. We're not looking to buy soon, but I don't think it makes sense for us because it would take 5 or more years for the fuel savings to make up for the increased price of the vehicle. The salesman also showed us the current promotions and said they pretty much never have anything for the Priuses since they don't have a hard time selling them. Most of the other vehicles were eligible for 0% Financing, but the Priuses were excluded. I really like the idea of the Prius, but I just don't think it's the most practical choice for us. We're also concerned with back seat leg room, and the Sienna wins hands down. I'm just not 100% sold on driving a minivan.