We have 2 Prii - a 2010, Gen 3 - and a 2003, Gen 1. The 2003 is for sale (80k miles) - we just moved and don't need 2 cars + the golf cart. She LOVES that car and hates to part with it. Put ad on Craigs list 2 days ago - have 11 responses so far.
My 2010 - one of the first of the Gen 3s made in '09. 50K miles. My first hybrid - and love it. I drive it like a 'regular' car and get 50mpg. Love the utility of the liftback for hauling. ZERO problems (I have the V model with leather and 17" alloys etc - no solar). 2 recalls in the years - both software fixes. Oil changes and tire rotates - that's all. Love it! And would recommend a Prius 100%.
Can't comment re the Solar, but it pulls in ambient outside air into the cabin - not AC. It does have remote/on AC with fob. I know the solar option is $$$$.
Big note - the 2015s are coming out in the fall - Gen 4. The Prius will be redesigned and more aero with better mpg - perhaps 55mpg. I was glad to get the 2010/Gen 3 when they first came out as the design stayed fresh for 4 years.
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