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Toyota Prius-save money at the pump

My Overall Rating:

4.4
Current Category: Automotive Sub-category: Hybrid Cars Brand: Toyota Model: Prius I own it Store: Don Wood Toyota Price: 32000
My Level of Knowledge is:
4.6
I was asked to rate: Appearance / Style
4.7
Gas Mileage
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
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My Experiences:

We bought this car for our son to drive back and forth to school.  We wanted something that was reliable and fuel efficient--and we got both.  He drives it everyday and is getting between 50 and 55 mpg.  He would get better mileage if he drove only in town, but since we live in burbs he has 20 miles on the highway, which cuts down on the mileage.  That said, the Prius is different from every other car you have ever heard about.  It gets its best mileage in the stop and go traffic of city driving.  I don't really understand it all, but it works!  For a car that looks so small on the outside it is very roomy on the inside.  My husband is 6'5" and he is comfortable driving it.  It has loads of cargo space, including some hidden space in the back for things that you don't want everyone in town to see---like Christmas presents when you are on a big shopping trip.  It has climate control, a really nice sound system and available GPS navigation system, which I have used on several occasions because I am geographically impared.  It is a little pricy, but the insurance on it has been reasonable so far, my son puts around $20.00 in gas into it every two weeks and it is good for the environment.  The biggest complaint we have had so far is the tires that came on it.  They did not last nearly as long as we think they should have  and when a small car costs $32,000 it should come with the best tires.  All in all, we are very pleased with our purchase and hopefully it will get our son back and forth  until he graduates. 

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  1. great reveiw...you got my vote!

    donnabc on February 23, 2008 22:34 (reply to this)

  2. Great review voted

    chesneychic on February 25, 2008 15:26 (reply to this)

  3. i voted!

    DeDee on February 27, 2008 09:26 (reply to this)

  4. Excellent! V:)

    WebWizard on February 29, 2008 15:04 (reply to this)

  5. Nice Review (voted)

    Bosoxy on March 04, 2008 02:51 (reply to this)

  6. VOTE!!

    Sarahlovesmickey on March 04, 2008 13:03 (reply to this)

  7. Voted for a great review!

    manwithadream on March 07, 2008 19:56 (reply to this)

  8. I voted, very nice review and attention to detail. Gosh, gas went to $3.45 today, wish I had your car!!!!

    Alice on March 11, 2008 20:51 (reply to this)

  9. VOTE! good luck

    lcdw on March 12, 2008 22:43 (reply to this)

  10. Voted :o)

    Lorianna on March 13, 2008 21:09 (reply to this)

  11. Wow - that gas mileage sounds awesome!!! voted!!

    shroomy on March 13, 2008 21:43 (reply to this)

  12. voted!

    Momof2Disneyboys on March 14, 2008 13:32 (reply to this)

  13. The Prius is a nice car. My parents have one and love it. Nicely detailed and specific review. BTW - OEM tires never get the miles we expect. Be careful replacing those tires. Tires will make a difference in your fuel efficiency - hybrid or not. [I used to work in the tire industry]

    dohdeelicious on March 14, 2008 16:32 (reply to this)

  14. good review, voted

    BigDawg7979 on March 16, 2008 19:19 (reply to this)

  15. Voted!

    Laurel1 on March 17, 2008 21:47 (reply to this)

  16. Voted!

    joojifish on March 26, 2008 01:40 (reply to this)

  17. I have always liked the Prius and the fact that is a hybrid. I liked that they updated the look since it was first introduced. I put more than $20.00 a week in my car and only go to the grocery store and the bus stop, think of all the money he is saving.

    dsnygrl on April 01, 2008 13:48 (reply to this)

  18. Wish I could afford a new car now.

    king_hostile on April 03, 2008 04:10 (reply to this)

  19. sounds like an awesome car!! Thanks for the review!! Voted

    amc9184 on April 04, 2008 01:21 (reply to this)

  20. VOTED

    sweet on April 04, 2008 15:27 (reply to this)

  21. Nice review and with nice details

    sweet on April 05, 2008 09:45 (reply to this)

  22. I am shocked that a 6'5" male would fit comfortably in this vehicle. I can't picture someone my dad's height being comfortable, but I will take yuor word for it. You can't go wrong with hybrids when the gas is so expensive. Itpays off in the end. I voted!

    loveonce1 on April 06, 2008 01:59 (reply to this)

  23. My parents rented one of these cars, and I went with them on an 8 hour trip. I'm 6' 2" and I was definitely quite comfortable when I sat in the front seat. The only problem I had was when I was in the back seat. When I sat up straight, I found the head room to be a little bit lacking. The slope of the ceiling forced me to slouch in order to avoid hitting my head on the roof. Other than that, I really liked it. Thanks for all of the great information.

    derwood on April 06, 2008 22:24 (reply to this)

  24. Great review - voted!! :-)

    anninwaterloo on April 08, 2008 15:11 (reply to this)

  25. I've been wanting one of these, convinced they are worth the initial investment. It sounds like it is the complete package, great gas milage, terrific cargo space, a nice ride. Terrific review, voted!

    Demon_Buttercup on April 11, 2008 02:41 (reply to this)

  26. This sounds like a great first time car for a student. Not only does it get super gas mileage but it is als oroomy enough for tall persons like your husband. I we paid only $20 every two weeks for gas. We have a big van and if you put in $20 of gas, the gas arrow hardly moves at all. It is also great that is has so many nice amenities such as climate control a GPS system, and a good sound system but for the price one would think that the tires would also be quality. I am sad to hear that they are not and did not last long. Overall this sounds like a great car! You provided an excellent review full of details. Nice job!

    Geri on April 11, 2008 23:43 (reply to this)