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by jtmcculloch
Jul 26 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Gas Mileage, Dependability, WOW Factor, Overall cost of ownership.
Cons: Seat comfort - fixed with adding a seat cushion
The Bottom Line: every one should own one, It also has the highest customer satifaction rating by a large margin over any other car.
I am A ASE Certified Master Auto Technican and the Toyota Prius is the most technologically advanced automobile I have ever seen. I is a true marvel. I got mine in Feb 2001 and as of july 2008 I have about 48,000 miles on it. It is low milaeage due to ...
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by waltr
Dec 17 '06 - Updated Dec 18 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, quiet, comfortable, very good fuel economy, cleanest gas powered car of its day
Cons: OEM tires wear out early at manufacturer's recommended pressure.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a solid, comfortable car that is reliable, gets excellent gas mileage and is fun to drive
When the 2001 Prius was announced, I wasted little time putting in my order. My previous two cars, Chevy Sprint and Geo Metro, both got 50 MPG, so I was excited when Toyota announced the Prius. Finally a solid 4 door sedan that broke the 50 MPG barrier. ...
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by melrowsey
May 26 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, tight breaks, great deal, powerful punch in a little car.
Cons: Front seats don't slide back very far.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone and everyone, without discrimination.
I love my car. That's about all I can say. I bought my car gently used. It's a 2001 model, but I got it in 03. I have taken it from about 23,000 miles to about 69,000 miles in three years with no major hiccups. I bought the car because I attend a small ...
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by jppennypacker
Oct 23 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent acceleration from stoplights (0-30), Excellent gas mileage, Interesting Technology stimulating innovation industrywide
Cons: original factory tires sucked, batteries can drain, acceleration above 60 is slow
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car for reliability and innovative hybrid technology. I hope the premium paid for hybrid technology drops and the technology evolves over time so that gasoline is conserved.
I purchased my Prius in October 2001 and it is now October 2005 and I have been very pleased so far. It took about a week of driving time to become accustomed to the feel and layout of the car. I have now put on 56,000 miles in the span of those 4 ...
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by nachi26
Apr 25 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel Efficient
Almost no maintenance
Gets a lot of attention
Cons: Not very powerful
The Bottom Line: This is the beginning of our future and this car works for 80% of people out there. It looks great, drives great, is high tech, and "user friendly".
This is a great great car for our times. No questions. There is no reason everyone should not own a hybrid of some sort. It looks great, works like a normal car, maintenance is included and for most "normal" people (unless you are a race car driver) this...
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by pete_b
Jul 20 '02 - Updated Oct 06 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth, quiet, comfortable, 'green', fuel economy
Cons: Lack of cruise control, side air bag and daytime lights options (in UK)
The Bottom Line: Just try it!
These are the views of a British Prius fan.
I have been interested in the Prius since it appeared on a technology TV programme around 1997 (when it was launched in Japan). I had long thought someone ought to make a car based along similar...
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by tdonoughue
May 27 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet; a "real" car; seats 5; big trunk; high gas mileage; very green
Cons: Tires; only adequate power
The Bottom Line: Buy one. It is a real car, full of features, a bargain at the price. Very quiet, great mileage. Worth the wait of ordering it.
I had a Maxima, so I thought that I would not be impressed by any little, environmentally-friendly, hybrid car. After all, the engine had to be comparable to a rubber band, right? And it was so small. I was very wrong.
The first test drive...
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by nedhop
Mar 27 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economy. Economy. Economy. Also: relatively comfortable with nice features.
Cons: A bit slow. Virtually no upgrades.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking above all for economy, the Prius is a first-class choice. As a bonus, it's also quiet and comfortable.
Nine months after buying my 2001 Prius I am less enthusiastic about the car than I was in the beginning. Despite careful driving -- my eyes often glancing at the mpg display -- I average 'only' about 43mpg around town. Contrary to EPA estimates, I get a...
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by diffferent1
Jan 16 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: WOW Factor, Smoothness, Quiet, Quality
Cons: No fold down seat or pass through to trunk
The Bottom Line: Highly Recommended. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
Rather than repeat all the praise, I wanted to pass along that this has been the most enjoyable car I have owned in my 31 years of driving. It's a small car that feels quite close to a luxury car in fit, finish, smoothness and quiet. Sure, it's no...
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by gsteshen
Jan 11 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: None
Cons: Extremely poorly designed and made car that falls apart
The Bottom Line: Dreadfully made car that starts to fall apart within a couple of months. Equally dreadful service...
This is one of the most troublesome cars I've ever owned.
Over the year I own it I had to take it to the dealership over 10 times for major repairs. The service was dreadful.
The same problem needed to be repaired over, and over and over......
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by natsmada
Dec 10 '01 - Updated Dec 11 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: LCD color display (touch screen), roadside assistance and free scheduled maintenance for 3 years/36,000 miles!
Cons: Paint chips easily, must wait 4-5 months for delivery
The Bottom Line: Toyota has a winner with this car and I hope that my review will create some interest on your part and persuade you to check out this marvelous car!
I have owned my Prius since September '01 and have enjoyed all of the miles that I have put on this wonderful car! I have not had any problems with it so far and I feel that it is the finest vehicle that I have ever owned! It is the only 4 door SULEV...
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by believeme1
Nov 22 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, saves thousands over the years
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: The Prius along with other Super ultra low emission vehicles are the wave of the future.
The 2002 Prius is now available with more options. The Prius has added afew new colors for 2002 also. The body hasn't changed, only the availability of options.
The 2002 hybrid is now available with day time running lights, side airbags,...
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by wildlifesavr1
Sep 02 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: awesome mileage environmentally-friendly!
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Prius for its many Pros for both mankind, nature, and your purse.
There is a myth that cynically environmentally-responsible, electric-drive vehicles, which generate only a fraction of the pollution and CO2 of conventional, fossil-fueled vehicles, are somehow inferior in performance or comfort or safety. That is only...
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by maestro2010
Jul 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's the Economy, Stupid!
Cons: Not exactly "Eye Candy"
The Bottom Line: I think the Prius will be a smash hit if enough people try it. I also think the oil companies know that. That sure would explain gas prices.
I took advantage of my local Toyota dealership's over-the-weekend test drive program and really put this little booger through its paces. I was not surprised by the great economy, I expected that. I was shocked at its performance in the mountains and...
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by raroach
Jul 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cool technology, low emissions
Cons: Few options and accessories, poor controls, plain interior, increased mileage not cost-justified
The Bottom Line: Buy a Prius because you feel that either it is cool technology or it is good for the environment, but not to save money on fuel.
I test drove a 2001 Toyota Prius at the local dealership. It was different from the many other test drives I have been taking recently. They only had one and the car was owned by Toyota, Inc. I had to sign a form to drive it. They told me that if I...
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