The first Prius gen 3 'Reader Review' has been submitted on the What Car site. This owner, who, from his comments, presumably also owned a gen 2 Prius, does not seem to be very enthused with his new car.

Would any of you gen 3 owners also like to add your comments on there? Here's the link.......



[url="http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/prius-hatchback/readers-reviews/25893-5"]http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/...reviews/25893-5[/url]

Makes you wonder why the guy bought the car in the first place.
I remember some stupid comments on the GEN 2 from the likes of Clarkson & Co. Prius T spirit Gen 2 is the best car I have ever owned and I have had a few over the years.
Ignore this type of report and make your own mind up about the Gen 3 prius.

[quote name='Chris Dance' post='928580' date='Sep 8 2009, 06:49 PM']Makes you wonder why the guy bought the car in the first place.
I remember some stupid comments on the GEN 2 from the likes of Clarkson & Co. Prius T spirit Gen 2 is the best car I have ever owned and I have had a few over the years.
Ignore this type of report and make your own mind up about the Gen 3 prius.[/quote]


I don't know what the fuss is about. Seems a rather true review. The main negatives are the poor interior plastics and he does have a point. I certainly wouldn't have been put off by this review. But I do agree that the best way is to make your own mind up by going for a test drive. I know I was smitten after 5 mins.

Three more owners have now submitted comments that seem a little more upbeat. Anyone care to add their views too?

[url="http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/prius-hatchback/readers-reviews/25893-5"]http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/...reviews/25893-5[/url]

[quote name='fuel miser' post='946538' date='Nov 24 2009, 02:10 PM']Three more owners have now submitted comments that seem a little more upbeat. Anyone care to add their views too?

[url="http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/prius-hatchback/readers-reviews/25893-5"]http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/...reviews/25893-5[/url][/quote]


Sorry if it's only me responding again but I've read all four owners reviews and the latest three are all quite positive. I guess 3 out of 4 ain't bad and even then, the review posted in September isn't all bad. I guess he has higher expectations or maybe he has bought a lemon? Or maybe as I find in my job sometimes - no matter how hard you try, you just can't please some people

[quote name='Grumpy Cabbie' post='946773' date='Nov 25 2009, 10:30 AM'][quote name='fuel miser' post='946538' date='Nov 24 2009, 02:10 PM']Three more owners have now submitted comments that seem a little more upbeat. Anyone care to add their views too?

[url="http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/prius-hatchback/readers-reviews/25893-5"]http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/toyota/...reviews/25893-5[/url][/quote]


Sorry if it's only me responding again but I've read all four owners reviews and the latest three are all quite positive. I guess 3 out of 4 ain't bad and even then, the review posted in September isn't all bad. I guess he has higher expectations or maybe he has bought a lemon? Or maybe as I find in my job sometimes - no matter how hard you try, you just can't please some people
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W.H.S.

I am really very pleased with mine. It has not yet revealed any significant vices that I didn't anticipate when making the change from a Lexus IS250 SEL MM and does pretty much what is says on the tin.