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by kinare
Aug 02 '08 - Updated Aug 04 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great fuel economy, unique look, lots of room, tight turning radius
Cons: Prius haters, somewhat uncomfortable driver's seat, road noise
The Bottom Line: This car is the best on the market for now for fuel efficiency. Get this if you can, but prepare for a long wait.
I never thought I could form an emotional connection to a car, but when my 1995 Ford Taurus died in March 2008, a new car was too expensive for me. My commute is 40 miles, one way and gas was climbing to $4 a gallon. I decided to look into a used ...
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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 peterbc413
Apr 25 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, Few additional costs
Cons: beeping noise when backing, poor back windshield design
The Bottom Line: This car is a great purchase because it is extremely fuel efficient and has low driving costs.
My first experience with the 2005 Toyota Prius was an interesting one. I thought it looked kinda funny and was going to be the stereotypical "under-powered" hybrid. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the ride was very smooth and extremely quiet. The ...
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by ezpilot
Mar 07 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best gas-mileage 5-seaters on-the-road to-date. Gadgets you in an 05-car under $24k. Tax-rebates. Quality
Cons: Short-lived OEM-tires, Traction-control timing. No touch-unlock features for rear-doors. Flimsy Rear-seat arm-rest.
The Bottom Line: Compare to a "Mid-size" not compact, you paid for not just gas-mileage but also all gadgets you get, the peace of mind and the "Wow" from your neighbors
First NEW car I bought in my life. After over 40k miles still proud and please with it. (Avg mileage to date: 45-46 MPG) Besides selecting a well-round vehicle for the family, I was trying to reward myself with a new car for a career accomplishment. ...
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by jjonak
Jul 05 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Environmental winner, great working car
Cons: Almost nothing - voice commands aren't read very accurately
The Bottom Line: Love the car. Will plan on always having a Prius or similar hybrid model.
The Prius is one of our favorite cars. We purchased it in October 2005 and have nothing but great experiences with it. We use the GPS system every day, which is an enormous boon to those of you new to an area or worried about getting lost. The ...
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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 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 srice1
Nov 22 '06 - Updated Nov 24 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel Economy. Comfort. Quality.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this vehicle to anyone because it is built to last gets great milage and has an excellent warranty that I doubt you'll need.
I will give you a little background. This review is being written by a man 40 years of age who served in the United States Marine Corps.and has never owned anything that was not American made and also that was not a full size pickup. I research ...
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by relimic
Nov 21 '06 - Updated Nov 23 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good Pep, Very unique, Head turner
Cons: Not as advertised efficiency, Seats could be softer, Computer needs a bunch of tweaks
The Bottom Line: Good Car, Get one
Well its a bit over a year since I bought my Prius from Heninger Toyota in Calgary Alberta, Canada. I must admit I knew I would like it when I bought it, and I still do. Although the gas mileage is not as advertised by toyota neither is my driving ...
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by tomforst
Oct 05 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: mileage, low maintenance, good acceleration, multi-function display (shows energy management details), Smart Key, reliability
Cons: stock tires aren't very good, HID headlights
The Bottom Line: You owe it to yourself to check out this car. It is a technological marvel. 95% of owners would buy again!
I purchased my 2005 Prius in March of 2005 after a 9 month wait. Since then I've put 51,000 miles on the vehicle and have kept detailed mileage records and maintenance costs. My 32 mile (one way commute consists of about 5% stop and go, 30% 2 lane ...
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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 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 cactus_wren
Apr 26 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Unsurpassed gas mileage, reasonably comfortable seating, good pickup and braking
Cons: Appalling, unreadable dashboard displays; poor view front and back; bad gearshift design
The Bottom Line: Loaded with design flaws masquerading as cool developments. There are other, much more drivable hybrids.
I had every intention in the world of buying the Prius ... until I test drove one. There are now several hybrid-engine cars available. I intend to buy one, but it won't be the Prius. The designers have had so much fun making the car "cool-looking" ...
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by marciamj
Mar 22 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks. Gas mileage. Interior space, sound, keyless operation.
Cons: Mileage not as good as advertised. Tires are small.
The Bottom Line: If you want a hybrid, this is it!
I bought my 2005 Toyota Prius in December of 2004. I paid MSRP for the fully loaded car and drove of the dealer’s lot here in Louisville KY. No waiting. I currently have 15,000 miles on it and it has been in only for three oil changes and a minor ...
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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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