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Dear Motor Medics,
I’ve got button envy. I bought a 2010 Prius when it was new and I loved, well, still love my car but just not like I did after seeing a 2016 Prius. I bought my car because it was cool, lots of gadgets like a backup camera, HID headlamps and a fancy radio and displays that I didn’t even know what the info on them meant. Now there are even more gadgets. When will it end and are these new features a safe gamble to buy with a new car or do you think they will just cause more things to break down and cost me money?
Tom
Dear Tom,
We love those buttons too! The more the better for us but that’s not everyone’s opinion. The Prius is one that has been on the leading edge of new tech for many years and each year they add a bit more. The base car hasn’t changed much. The hybrid drive is still basically the same but the creature comforts have come a long way. New tech design is pretty strong these days and we don’t worry much about it failing more than long-term tested devices. We all have to have the newest cell phone and they change those every few months and their failure rate isn’t off the charts. New tech seems to be the trend. We want it faster and we want it now. Enjoy the ride!
Take care, the Motor Medics
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