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I don't think the reason for Prius popularity is build quality so much as the features and availability, and a degree of "oh, look at me in my Prius!" for some. My purchase was based mainly on the fact that it has the cargo capacity and configuration of a miniaturized SUV whereas I had been struggling with my 2-door Accord. But put a HCH wagon in front of me and I would have had a very tough decision to make! Unfortunately I couldn't even find a HCH to test drive, whereas the 25 Prius sitting on one particular dealer's lot gave me a pretty solid bargaining chip.

There are also a few gearhead reasons that I thought the Prius **might** be a bit more reliable over the long-haul, though those reasons are probably unfounded. But there are other gearhead reasons that make me almost certain that a Civic would give me slightly better fuel economy in the kind of driving that I generally do (plenty of city but biased toward highway overall.) So I had to choose what is most important to me. I bought the right car for my needs, and a Civic just as easily could have been the right car under different circumstances.

Speaking of which, you must have gone through the decision making process that led you to a HCH over a Prius. At least some of those reasons must remain valid, yes? What were they?

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That is a good question. I started a new thread just for this question. I'm sure I'll learn a lot more about pros and cons of both cars - looking forward!

cheers

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I have had my HCHII for about a month and a half and overall I am very satisfied but I agree about the seats being uncomfortable. After about an hour driving, my back is really feeling it, the seats are like rocks. I am going to have to strap a pillow to the seat or something.

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You might like this:

http://www.tempurpedic.com/TempurCMS...omfortcushion/

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LOL. Thanks, I just might get the lumbar one.

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try good quality sheepskin seat covers. They make a dramatic difference in comfort by filling in low spots and add a bit of extra cushion. Plus they really do keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

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They also block the side airbags.

Try seat "vests".

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That only applies if you get generic covers. Custom fitted sheepskins accommodate safety and specific seat dimensions.

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Can you post pics? I've never seen them with custom cut-outs for the sideairbags.

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Here's a pic of how much room the side airbag would need. I'd like some more information on this custom seat cover that doesn't impede this safety feature.
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/image.ashx?rh=605&id=2