JayMesawitz Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Here is quick look at the review subject I've got going courtesy HobbyLinkJapan. The Prius Hybrid is hardly sexy or will ever be considered a street predator but going on its 6th year in production, it is possibly the most successful gas/electric hybrid available to the mass market. Paint choice: Testors Silver/Blue rattle can (decanted and air brushed) Actually more green than I was expecting ! ? It came out smooth & clean... I'll live with it. Thanks for looking. Edited September 4, 2010 by JayMesawitz
jcorley Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) The Prius Hybrid is hardly sexy or will ever be considered a street predator but going on its 6th year in production, it is possibly the most successful gas/electric hybrid available to the mass market. Jay, 6th year? Not quite. The Prius was introduced in Japan in 1999. Gen 1 cars were model years 97-03, Gen2 04-09, Gen3 10-? They weren't even introduced in the USA 6 years ago. The first year for US imports was the 01, with almost all of them going to California. I own a wrecked 05 Prius with 88K, thanks to a U-turning Nigerian Taxi Driver. I managed to avoid all the online scams so they sent a representative to give me personal attention. While we wait for the litigation to percolate (they offered me 10,500 for a car with 8,500 in damage and their own book value showed 16K - I declined) I bought a 09 Prius. Looked at the Gen3 10s, but I absolutely hate the changes they introduced. Apparently so do a bunch of Gen2 owners based on the forums I read. All that being said, I can't wait to get this one!! It looks like a Gen3 body. Does the interior have that funky bridge going from the center console to the dash? Edited June 22, 2010 by jcorley
JayMesawitz Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks for the correction. I promise to verify my history before I go to press with my review. The instructions data referenced this kit as the 09 body style with a 6 years production comment. Obviously not all the facts and my interpretation is off. Yes it does have a huge instrument cluster that spans the dash.
jcorley Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks for the correction. I promise to verify my history before I go to press with my review. The instructions data referenced this kit as the 09 body style with a 6 years production comment. Obviously not all the facts and my interpretation is off. Yes it does have a huge instrument cluster that spans the dash. That should make the model a 2009.5 Gen 3 sold only in Japan... dang it! Maybe the exterior lines arent that different from my straight 2009. The biggest exterior change was the raised area for the nose emblem, might be correctable. Who knows at this point. Could you email me a scan of the instructions? I'd like to know before I order it. jdcorley@bellsouth.net
MikeH Posted June 23, 2010 Report Posted June 23, 2010 Haven't looked at the Prius' at all recently. They've actually made it somewhat stylish. Nice job on the paint. The color looks good on it.
JayMesawitz Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Posted July 15, 2010 Added a bit of self-made excitement to this cars simple lines .>>> Draw the eye in >>> Thanks for looking.
ghodges Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Wow Jay! Those markings came out NICE! I look forward to seeing this one at the next meeting! GIL
MikeH Posted July 30, 2010 Report Posted July 30, 2010 Great graphics. It certainly adds a lot of life to an otherwise simple car.
JayMesawitz Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) This one is finished. Man! I'm slow. Check for the written review to be posted soon. Thanks for looking Edited September 5, 2010 by JayMesawitz
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