Originally Posted By: BearZDefect
I believe vehicles built in Japan were better years ago, like before the turn of the century, but not anymore. Both American and Japanese plants give us some problematic products. Last vehicle purchases I decided to try Toyota for the first time in my life. Our 2013 Camry (made in Kentucky) has proven more solid than the 2015 Prius (made in Japan). The Prius is such a rattle trap, probably due to all that vibration coming through from the engine compartment. I thought the Toyota plants in Japan would care about the impression the Prius makes, but apparently not!
I'm confused, do you own a Camry or a Prius or both?
Every regular Prius that I have ever driven has been as solid as a rock with no unusual engine/drivetrain vibrations. Now, I did drive a Prius C (an entirely different car) that was tinny, noisy, and buzzy, just like it's Yaris cousin.
I believe vehicles built in Japan were better years ago, like before the turn of the century, but not anymore. Both American and Japanese plants give us some problematic products. Last vehicle purchases I decided to try Toyota for the first time in my life. Our 2013 Camry (made in Kentucky) has proven more solid than the 2015 Prius (made in Japan). The Prius is such a rattle trap, probably due to all that vibration coming through from the engine compartment. I thought the Toyota plants in Japan would care about the impression the Prius makes, but apparently not!
I'm confused, do you own a Camry or a Prius or both?
Every regular Prius that I have ever driven has been as solid as a rock with no unusual engine/drivetrain vibrations. Now, I did drive a Prius C (an entirely different car) that was tinny, noisy, and buzzy, just like it's Yaris cousin.
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