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by drive571  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 200
May 04 '05 - Updated Jun 09 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: High mileage, low emissions, roomy interior, endless high-tech novelty, respectable road manners.
Cons: Computer-controlled driving experience is part R2-D2, part HAL 9000--usually friendly, but sometimes frustrating.
The Bottom Line: The Prius integrates efficiency, practicality, and technology into one exceedingly appealing package. On its own terms, it's even fun to drive.
My Experience After owning a series of Volvos--whose reliability ranged from "poor" to "can we just tape over the check-engine light?"--my girlfriend decided it was time to invest in a brand-new car. And, having become quite the car enthusiast ...
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by millinocket - Top 200
Jun 28 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel efficiency, cute pod shape, comfortable and roomy, excellent braking performance
Cons: I hate the touch panel, rear window design could be better
The Bottom Line: My Stealth Car sits quietly in my garage, awaiting its next chance to ensconce me in its pod and make me look way cooler than I actually am...
Okay, let’s just start by setting a few facts on the table. I am not a car girl. What I mean is that, for all I know, my car could be powered by gerbils spinning in wheels. But…..I do know how to drive, and have been doing so for quite ...
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by Penguinlady - Top 200
Feb 10 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Incredible gas mileage, roomy, comfortable, fun to drive
Cons: Lacks some familiar conveniences
The Bottom Line: My Bottom Line should only be as fuel efficient as my new Prius...
Penguinman and I have been driving a 1993 Miata and a 1997 Chevy Venture van - from the tiny to the huge - for the past 7 years. Neither of them was getting very good gas mileage, and both seemed to be nearing the end of their planned-obsolescence ...
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by andrevm - Top 1000
Jul 10 '05 - Updated Jul 20 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel efficiency, quiet interior, great sound system, HID lights, navi, Toyota reliability.
Cons: Can’t change navigation destination while moving. Will keep updated as time passes.
The Bottom Line: An awesome car for commuting to work and back.
After 77,500 miles on a 2000 Audi A6 Quattro, my family set out to trade our gas-hog A6 wagon (15-17mpg) for a “green” car, the 2005 Toyota Prius. We had been eyeing the car since it first came out, but didn’t need a new car for a long time. ...
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by alladinjw
May 06 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious, good gas mileage, quiet
Cons: small tank, no locking glove compartment
The Bottom Line: Good car. Great for the environment and helps lower our dependence on oil. It is quiet, roomy, and fun to drive.
Inevitably, the first question I get about my Prius is either: "How do you charge it?" or "You have to plug it in, right?" Unfortunately, most electric only cars are no longer on the road. If you want to learn more about the politics behind that, ...
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by kandcats
Mar 28 '05 - Updated Mar 29 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Unbeatable gas mileage, loaded with features, roomy, attractive, fun to drive
Cons: for some, the wait to own their own
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone of all ages. It is a joy to own and drive and in my humble opinion, an incredible value!
I read somewhere that Prius is Latin for "to go before". A clever name for a very clever car. The Toyota Prius is a Hybrid vehicle. It uses both a gasoline motor and a Ni-MH battery in conjunction with each other to give you optimum gas mileage. ...
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by melisaa
Jan 22 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: tech features, gas mileage, environmentally-friendly, comfort, roominess, affordable
Cons: bar across rear window obstructs view, MPG not as high as advertised, and better 2006
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a reliable, comfortable, high quality, roomy car with great gas mileage and luxury-style tech features at a family sedan price.
After writing a few car reviews years ago and thinking that I might want a Chevy Malibu after driving a rental (my former roommate had one and it had several mechanical problems so I don't feel quite the same about it anymore), I have finally found the ...
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by mikanpoohbear
Sep 02 '05 - Updated Nov 09 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cool features, smooth ride, Quiet, touch screen, keyless entry, storage space, and more!
Cons: Car shakes a bit when the engine stops, windshield wiper switch and the gas meter.
The Bottom Line: If you like driving sports cars, racing or fixing up cars, don't buy it!
If you like economy sized, convenient, gas-saving cars, and or helping the environment, BUY IT!
I bought my car about a month ago and it's been running great. I enjoy the smooth ride and how many miles I can drive without filling up. I had a '98 Honda Civic that would need a fill up every 2 weeks because I drive over 400 miles per week. But now ...
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by calipete
May 06 '06 - Updated Mar 26 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Mileage, features, safety, comfort, warranty, and much, much more.
Cons: Updates for navigation system expensive and hard to find.
The Bottom Line: This is the best car I have ever owned. A great hedge against rising gas prices. Highly recommend.
I purchased my 2005 Prius to replace a Honda Civic Hybrid (manual transmission) that was totaled in a collision. While I was pleased with the Civic Hybrid, I am still wowed by my Prius every time I drive it. If I was talking to you in person, I could ...
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by CFoam
Aug 06 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great mileage, drives well
Cons: Cost, loud, mediocre acceleration
The Bottom Line: This car should be bought if you're interested in good mileage, ecology and a well made car.
We bought our Prius primarily for the gas mileage. We'd heard the reports that it takes years to make back the premium, but since we owned our last car for 13 years, I figured it's a safe bet that I'll get my money's worth. Especially because I think ...
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by hamellontrial
Jun 01 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, Mileage, Rear-seat room, Features/Gagets, utility, turning-radius, road noise. No compromises needed.
Cons: Plastic steering wheel.
The Bottom Line: Powerful, roomy, gadgets galore, reasonably priced, excellent mileage and tax credits with no downside.
We bought this car because we were getting tired of our Mini and were looking for a good sedan. The mileage made this our top contender, so we got on the list. 3 weeks later, we had it and got a lot of money for our Mini in trade. The mileage has been ...
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by cocopop
Jun 10 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy interior, gas mileage, easy to drive
Cons: MPG not as high as claimed
The Bottom Line: I would still recommend the Prius, just don't get all excited thinking you will only have to fill up once or twice a month.
Hubby and I decided to trade in the 19 MPG minivan and get something that was better on gas. At first we were going to get a New Toyota Yaris, but after extensive research we decided on a Prius instead. We bought a 2005 with 16,000 miles on it for the ...
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by kellymac00
Dec 11 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Gas mileage, quiet, smart start, carpool lane in CA
Cons: Dealers increasing the price based on demand
The Bottom Line: Love it!
I bought my Prius brand new a year ago this past November. I took a job that required me to commute 60 miles a day in LA traffic and figured the Prius would be my answer to many stressful days sitting on the 405. In the state of California Prius owners ...
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by flareak
Dec 23 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, space, technology, comfort, cleanest car Earth, functionality, legroom, coolness factor, lower windshield
Cons: Some people don't like it because they have no clue what they are talking about.
The Bottom Line: BEST value for your money! And the newest technology on the market that are only found in luxury cars. Also helps the planet.
I have a Tideland Package 4 (AM) which includes Smart Key, Curtain side airbags, HID lights, and VSC (vehicle stability control). Truly an amazing car, it has far exceeded my expectations. The cloth feels nice, the seats are really comfortable with ...
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by berhsu
Apr 11 '05 - Updated Jun 08 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good gas mileage, no shortage of power, spacious interior, breeze to drive and maneuver.
Cons: Only a few deficiencies in the GPS. Nothing on the car.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. All other cars wish they were able to operate so well and efficiently as the Prius.
I noticed the detailed reviews by the other Prius owners so I won't bore you with the basics. Instead, I'll write only about my unique experience with this car. About 4 weeks ago my wife and I purchased a Prius as her primary car. Originally she ...
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