Toyota Prius-save money at the pump
By dizzyduck onWe 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 haveand 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 forthuntil he graduates.
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.
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.
Gas Mileage is the most important factor in buying a car, especially for a student that is limited on funds.
Sorry to hear the tires aren't what they should be. I agree, for $32,000 you better be getting top of the line! :o) What a great concept to get the most mpg in city driving as that is what the majority of people do, I know that's what I do! From the sounds of i I think this car will last the length of your son's school plus some! :o)
$20.00 of gas every two weeks?! Sign me up for this car!!!!!
$20 every two weeks is awesome. I just filled up my van and at $3.65 a gallon...what a savings this hybrid would be for me! I could use the savings to go shopping !
Oh how nice! I do so much driving for work and although we get reimbursed, it would still be nice to drive something with good gas mileage and doesn't cost $70 to fill up!
Wonderful gas mileage! I wish that I could say I got 50 to 55 miles per gallon with today's gas prices. But they need to bring down the price of this hybrid for economically challenged people or just plain cheap people like me.
Great to hear from someone who has purchased a hybrid! I plan on purchasing one for my next vehicle. Thanks for the info..
Wow this sounds like a great car. I wondered if the hybrids were good cars!