Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"It seems to hover over the road and doesn't take bumps very well. The yellow light comes on and it feels as though I am going into a skid."

"I found that the car's computer, using cruise control, gets the best gas mileage. So I use it whenever I can, even on city streets going as slowly as 25 mph."

"Front wheels often slip when trying to accelerate quickly especially on wet roads with good tires."

"Mediocre tires. Adequate handling. Adequate acceleration. Not the car for high speed pursuit or truly bad weather- but absolutely fine for day to day driving around."

"only road noise bothers me; acceleration and handling satisfactory."

"Performance very well for such a small engine"

"a fun car to drive"

"after purchasing the vehicle, took a rode trip to Washington state. during the journey, encountered a variety of weather, a variety of height elevations, unexpected obstacles, many varied road conditions. the Prius handled well! very surprised and satisfied with the overall performance. one obstacle in particular the prius came upon allowed us to name the prius, Tumbleweeds. It handled the maneuver like a champ!"

"The Prius, compared to the CR-V, is slow to accelerate and has sloppy handling and dead, no feel of the road steering."

"Even though this car gets excellent gas mileage, I still have a very good acceleration as well as very good handling on the road."

"I would like to have the 3 power choices other then that it handles well."

"Just somewhat sluggish in accelerating. Brake response is different than past cars I've owned: there is a slight delay in the brake response because of the newer technology."

"Acceleration is good. Handles like a charm. Corners well."

"My next car may be purchased with better acceleration"

"The ride is a bit noisy and rough (I feel ever bump in the road)"

"We tend to try to beat the EPA MPG ratings and can do it on long trips; sometimes around town. Cold weather and very hot days with the AC running are the exceptions. If I need the acceleration, it is there."

"Acceleration is sluggish but decent for a four cylinder. The steering is mushy and sluggish, which seems to be the hallmark of Toyotas (I owned another Toyota Avalon which also had mushy/sluggish steering)."

"Acceleration is really acceptable. Handling is quite poor. Lots of body roll. Fells unstable on windy days."

"wimpy acceleration. can hardly clime steep hills or mountains."

"Do not feel safe driving this car in inclement weather. When air conditioner is on, engine sounds like a truck engine straining with up hill acceleration. Drove cross country and on a few long trips in this car very comfortably. One long trip was with 4 adults. Plenty of space and 50+ mpg. No inclement weather however."

"good acceleration, fun to drive."

"Its acceleration is adequate and handling is good, but the cruise control is imprecise and annoying to use."

"Love how quietly it rides, especially at low speeds on the electric engine only. Reacts agilely at any speed with either/both engines. And does okay accelerating onto a freeway, although you can hear the engine laboring slightly to do so."

"Drives well - reliable. OK handling in the winter, wish it had all-wheel drive."

"Didn't I just answer this? You got me confused----"

"underpowered on most hills."

"I can count on the power when I need it. Not too often do I need it to accelerate but its there."

"Usable acceleration and predicable handling. Make sure tires are up to snowy conditions"

"The car handles well. Acceleration is not outstanding, but I was not looking for a race car. I wanted a car with outstanding mpg and it delivers. It's fun to watch the mpg on the display and see how small adjustments in driving habits (like not trying to accelerate from zero to 45 in a few seconds) can make a huge difference."

"155,000 miles with no major issues!"

"Handles very well. Accelerates very well."

"You have to get used to driving a Prius, it's slightly different than a gas car but can accelerate responsively when it has to."

"The acceleration is strong for such a small engine & the turning radius is excellent!"

"It has a terrible blind spot that is quite dangerous, especially on the highway."

"handling and acceleration are more than adequate for both street and highway driving"

"I recently found myself on a two-lane road where I had to pass slower vehicles during breaks in oncoming traffic. While the car was up to the task, it was obvious that the engine was working hard. Test drives of the newest generation of Prius lead me to believe that this issue has been addressed. Driving at freeway speeds was a bit noisy, but the engine was up to the task (even during prolonged periods of upper 90 degree weather)."

"Handles well, acceleration is just fine (if that were a concern, I'd never have bought it)"

"Love it!"

"It accelerates very well considering the gas mileage and handles very well."

"Handling is good but acceleration up hills reminds me of a Volkswagen beetle"

"My complaint is about it's built in GPS. It's hard to use and too many times took me to unexpected locations rather than the one I thought I requested. So I went back to my trusty Garmin which never lets me down."

"The gas milage always puts a smile on my face at the pumps. Handling is very good for the small engine thats inside the hood. Your not going to win the quarter mile drag race, but it has enough xxxxx to pull away from road hazards."

"It has rather mediocre acceleration and has a difficult time getting started on wet pavement."

"The prius exceeds expectations in driving, style, power, handling in rain and snow, and mpg. It fails considerably in the engineering of the navigation system. I gave up on it shortly after I purchased it and went back to my tried-and-true Garmin GPS. It baffles me that the rest of the engineering could be so good and on this one element, they failed. Couldn't they just partner with Garmin?"

"It’s not ultra fast but it can hold its own up to 75 mph which is too fast in any event. The car is sure footed in summer and winter."

"Love it’s handling, it’s very small turning radius. With both engines engaged, it accelerates beautifully, if a bit noisily."

"Handles well in city driving and on road trips."

"The Prius, when roads are wet, will ALWAYS slip when starting from a stop at an intersection. The tires don't get a purchase on the road. This is really bad when you are attempting to get into traffic in a hurry from say, a stop at a side road road onto a major thoroughfare with traffic. That slip of the tires causes a hesitation before the car actually moves forward. Also, the car is not good in snow, though my brother and parents both had Priuses and put snow tires on them and said that improved the driving in snow. One other issue of note. I have reynauds, which means when my hands and feet get cold they go numb and turn white. In very cold weather, the Prius doesn't put out quite as much heat as does a traditional gas fueled engine car. This has been a problem for me living in Minnesota."

"easy control, very good turning radius"

"Without even trying, usually the first out at a stoplight change."

"Short turning radius; good acceleration since both the gas engine and the electric motor work together."

"Acceleration is sometimes too sluggish for safe freeway driving in emergency situations."

"Prius is the car we take on long trips. Acceleration is adequate for highway driving. Car handles well except on snowy or icy roads, then not so well."

"Fun to drive. Holds the road well on corners, responds quickly to a situation like another car coming into your lane. Has plenty acceleration and power getting onto highway that is going uphill."

"Surprisingly fast off the line and easy to steer in tight spots."

"We have over 220K miles and it still is a pleasure to drive. Seats are comfortable and almost look new. I have no trouble driving with traffic at internet speeds."

"I feel I have good control - tight steering, responsive braking, fantastic acceleration and maneuverability in tight situations"

"It is remarkably peppy for a car that gets 42 mpg. Performance is better when it's lightly loaded, of course. Handling, braking and steering took a little getting used to when I first bought the car, but the learning curve was quick."

"Accelerates well, great mileage. Good handling on highway"

"It's very average."

"No road feedback to the steering wheel causing multiple input to the wheel from the drive. Suspension is so-so - sloppy. Otherwise a very reliable auto."

"It is a fun car to drive, small, easy handling and smooth"

"Its acceleration is adequate to keep up with traffic and its handling is good."

"Handles ok, a little loose at highway speeds, but accelleration is even worse than my 2001 Prius. Still love the car, but it sure is slow."

"Handling is great! acceleration is slow."

"Hard to see out of the car--roof supports are too wide"

"Good for long trips."

"This car has a lot of road noise and I don't find the seats particularly comfortable."

"Sitting for 20-30 minutes in and getting out of the vehicle from the driver's side tough on bad backs."

"Smooth ride, great steering, very comfortable and quiet"

"1. Highway driving noise inside the cabin is noticeably higher than when highway driving our 1998 Camry xle. We find we don't listen to music CDs traveling in the Prius because of the the highway noise. 2. The cabin gets hot driving in the sun, although the automatic climate control manages this very well."

"Car is noisy. Would like cabin noise to be less. Probably won't buy this model again because of the noise."

"The Prius looks little, yet my 6' 6" son fits easily inside the Prius and he actually has more room than in my previous Cadallac SRX"

"Very good comfort. Very quiet drive."

"A lot of road noise"

"This year's Prius has thinly padded seats (I'm light-weight bodied). Also the conformation does not encourage one to sit up straight, but hunched over. Not good for posture nor for long-term driving."

"Fuel economy"

"Very surprised at the comfort on a long road trip. Had brought a neck pillow expecting discomfort on a long trip but it wasn't necessary. Occasional stops to stretch legs was all that comfort required."

"Seats are uncomfortable for long trips (more than 2 hour), but great for around town. The best thing about climate control is that if you are waiting in your parked car, you can leave a/c running. It will run off battery with just a sip of gas about every 15 minutes. it would be great for a drive-in movie on a hot summer night!"

"Front seats do no go back far enough. A bit cramped for person with long legs"

"On highway, it is noisy."

"seats are not comfortable for longer rides"

"The seats, head and leg room are small."

"Comfort--made for little people."

"Road noise at freeway speeds could be improved. Wish seats had adjustable lumbar support."

"Overall quite comfortable, ride over bumps a bit less so but I would like to add the comment that this car is very accessible when you need to carry people who have certain disabilities -- very easy to get them in and out, also very easy to carry walkers and wheelchairs in the hatch"

"The seats are perfect, even without electrical controls. Rear seat riders are always commenting on the surprising comfort and room."

"My Prius can me terribly annoying with little creaks and squeaks from various parts of the dash board and the rear compartment cover bar. These squeaks are dependent on car speed, temperature and time of year - our summers in Arizona are much hotter then most and the squeaks get worse."

"It is ok for me however my wife finds the 2010 to be more comfortable & prefers to use my daughters. Which also has 3 power options: std, econ; power. I would like to have those options plus the key sensor so you do not have to insert it to start the car. The only thing I do not like is the ground clearance of less then 5.5 or 6" which does not clear curbs & stops as they are 5-5.5" high resulting in ripping off the air deflector."

"This is the first base model vehicle I've driven in over 30 years. won't do it again. Noisy, poor sound system, uncomfortable seats. Gas mileage is a different story."

"Back seats are very uncomfortable. All the bumps in the road are felt as the seats are right over the rear wheels The car is very noisy on acceleration. If it wasn't for the mpg, I wouldn't buy another one."

"seat height is perfect, easily enter and exit without pushing up or easing down. Air conditioner reliable. Back is larger than it looks and is level with tailgate; easy to transport large items."

"Rattles in the dash board Road noise at highway speeds"

"Somewhat noisy, Toyoya could have easily addressed; windows need much more tint"

"Don't know that "comfort" is the right word, but the front driver's seat with the neck thing and all, as well as the shape of the back window, makes it very difficult for a driver, especially a short one, to see properly."

"Comfort is pretty good but I do hate that there is no a/c vent for rear passengers"

"not particularly comfortable, ride is kind of ok, it's a kind of ok car with great efficiency. good for shopping because of the hatch."

"Everything on the vehicle rattles."

"The seat comfort for the driver is not very comfortable on long trips. Maybe a seat with power controlled adjustment or better back support would help. For trips under 100 miles, it is okay."

"Seats are not as supportive as I'd like"

"We occasionally take long trips and the seats are comfortable enough that we do not complain of back aches as we have experienced in other vehicles."

"The car now has nearly 80,000 miles and it has become rattly and noisier. There are areas near both windshield sides, near the stereo that have gotten more and more rattly. Our 1999 Camry's interior is quieter than our Prius altho our Prius used to be about equal."

"the road noise for this vehicle makes driving it more than 30 minutes very unsatisfying - its fine for a quick trip to the store - one time we drove it for mileage down the west coast - Never again."

"I wish there was less road noise in the car when traveling on the highway."

"Overall the drivers seat and knee space is a little small for me, but overall it ride is nice and quiet and has enough spunk to do well in traffic."

"Seats are not worthy of the car - very uncomfortable on long distance travel. Prius is in no way a drivers car - dead steering."

"quiet, dash controls for climate control and stereo. seats comfortable. good pick up acceleration."

"Its still a quiet ride, nothing rattles. For the short distances I drive the seats are still very comfortable and the ride smooth."

"Noisy inside car when driving on freeway"

"As I age, and the car ages, I find the seats are comfortable when I am sitting BUT I get a severe crick in my hip when I stand up and limp a few steps with moderate pain. I am active and this is the only situation in which this particular crick occurs."

"comfortable, plenty of leg room, durable"

"I wish the Seats were wider and it has a lot of road noise. Its my wife's car but I do love the maneuverability."

"Quite noisy"

"Base model but seats are still not overly comfortable for anything more than a reasonably short trip. Maybe an hour or hour and a half and it's time to stretch the old legs. I'm only 5'10", but farthest back setting isn't far enough."

"While it's not surprising the Prius is far from quiet and as it ages it gets worse. It's not pleasant to ride in."

"It sits very low and can be difficult to see around other people's huge vehicles."

"Lovely. Comfortable, quiet, smooth, very pleasant."

"The seats are a little stiff on longer trips."

"Too noisy. Cannot listen to the radio most of the time because of the noise."

"The dashboard squeaks and rattles. It is stuffed with bits of card board between sections to minimize annoying sounds."

"The seats are uncomfortable & for long trips we use gel pads to get through the trip. The road noise sometimes makes it difficult to hear each other"

"It feels surprisingly roomy for what looks like a small car from the outside; first-time passengers are often surprised and comment on this. Good lumbar support in the front seats. Everything is in easy reach. Ride is smooth."

"Relatively comfortable. We frequently drive 300 miles non-stop and we are not tired."

"Unable to drive for long without developing excruciating pain in my right leg. Seats offer no support."

"Seat comfort is terrible - hard, narrow "bucket" type seat. A slight bit better than previous 2007 Honda Civic (which was dreadful) with Prius having some better Lumbar support if you are tall (I am not, husband is). Head rests put my neck at awkward angle, creating strain with drives >30 min."

"The driver's seat is uncomfortable. It should be deeper and provide more support in the thighs. I took my Prius to an auto upholsterer to add more cushioning to my seat. That helped. I also wish that there was at least a six way adjustment to the driver seat."

"Very comfortable. However I Would like to be able to realign my seat after someone else has changed it."

"Not very comfortable for taller drivers and passengers. The ride is fine but the noise level is rather high."

"The seats are comfortable, it's pretty quiet and has a nice ride if you keep good tires on it."

"For a small car, this Prius has a lot of comfort. We've taken it on several trips in and out of state and never regretted it. The only thing is you have to stop at some point because you will need a break before the car needs gas!"

"noise level tolerable but could be better. Steering of this model has been improved in later models. The 2009 is not a relaxing drive on the HI way, you have to constantly steer this model. You can never relax driving on the road."

"Way too much road noise."

"Ride is smooth, quiet. Car feels solidly connected to the road."

"Generally I'm happy with the ride, the noise level and the temperature controls. As my body ages I realize that my Prius having no lumbar support is a big drawback."

"For a small car, with not so much horsepower, it has plenty of power (never had a situations where I felt I was in danger due to lack of power), ride is solid and handles very well, with very little road or air noise."

"Interior materials (seat fabric, other interior materials) low quality/durability and show wear. Considerable interior and road noise while driving, especially at highway speeds. Low seats and ride."

"There is considerable road noise and somewhat harsh ride."

"Excessive road noise"

"Seat comfort is okay but the suspension is stiff (feel every bump). Getting noisy with age."

"noise bothers me sometimes seat is comfortable for me - I do not drive for long periods of time without a stop and stand up- must be careful of acceleration getting on to highway from a stopped position, has been improved in later models"

"Noise and ride are fine. My issue is with the comfort of the seats. I find that the seat makes me curl into a fetal type position over time which leaves me with neck and shoulder pain after long (2hr+) drives."

"Reasonably peppy and rides well at highway speeds; smooth transmission shifting; don't care for around-town mileage and effective use of battery rather than engine"

"Only limited manual seat adjustments; no seat height adjustment; ride is not great, but typical for a small car."

"The Prius is very noisy in the rear seat. It rumbles badly. The front seats are OK for around town, but not for a long trip. You can barely walk after sitting in them for a couple of hours."

"Easy to get in and out. Much more comfortable on longer trips than the E350. After 2 hours you can get out and walk and not be all hunched over"

"Handling could be tauter. Engine is noisy when under strain. Road noise is fairly low, especially when the gas and electric engines are in sync. Seats are comfortable but I could use more legroom in the drivers seat. With seat all the way back it feels like one or two notches less than what I need."

"The Prius will be 10 years old in October 2018 and although it was very quiet when moving during the first five years, it has developed a variety of rubbing noises and squeaks over the years. The noises are worse in cold weather and usually soften after the car warms up. There is another noise in the door locking system and it is too expensive to replace parts. The door stops have weakened over the years and no longer hold the driver's door open when the car is parked on a slight slope or in a breeze. The hatch hinges have been lubricated several time a year for squealing and now, they don't hold the hatch open as far as originally. The ride is busy and noisy, it is necessary to turn the radio volume up to hear, when driving on the freeway. At city speeds, this isn't much of a problem. We had after-market leather installed at purchase and it is fine."

"While it is quiet and mostly comfortable, the width of the legroom is tight along the door. The controls and interior handle could have been higher so your knee does not rest against them."

"Road noise is a little higher than I expected, but still a good value for the price I paid"

"Ride is smooth and quiet. Driver's seat very comfortable for lower back. Gas mileage is a boon."

"The seats need better cushioning"

"Seats erect and comfy on long drives. Tire/road noise is higher than I'd like."

"For a relatively small car, it is remarkably comfortable in both front and rear seats. Likewise, it is relatively quiet and has adequate acceleration for passing when needed."

"The seats, front and back are comfortable; leg room in the back is good. Noise levels are tolerable but could be better. After 168950 miles the ride on bumpy roads is not the best."

"The car is a little noisy but the seats are comfortable for both the driver and passenger."

"Just fun to ride and even more enjoyable to drive. Son used the car over the summer and fell in love with it!"

"Seats are not as comfortable as I would like. Road and CVT noise can get fairly loud. The ride is fine, but there is a lot of body roll. That said, the cabin is really quite nice for a compact car, and feels roomy for the dimensions."

"As the car has aged it has become very noisy to ride in. We avoid taking it on longer trips."

"Seat does not go back far enough for my long legs."

"Love the comfort of the seats (I have leather) and the handling of the car. Have new Michelin Defender tires, and ride is quiet."

"The stand out dissatisfaction I have with this car is road noise that makes listening to music or even conversation difficult. I would say it is the only reason that I would consider looking for a different model when I replace the car."

"Seats better than 2012 model we have. Noise is a bit of problem ride is OK"

"Not for long trips. Very uncomfortable. Around town is not a problem."

"The noise level has increased considerably since I first purchased this vehicle (used). I think it is mostly in the tires. At least I plan to purchase some new tires to not only run more miles but hopefully reduce the noise level."

"I'm getting older and am feeling how thin the seats are more and more. The road noise is an issue, regardless of the tires. I have been considering a different car because of these issues and the associated discomfort."

"For a small car, it has a good amount of room in both front and back seats. It's fairly quiet and smooth ride."

"The driver seat is very uncomfortable"

"It's noisy and has lots of body roll around corners. Strong winds really shove the car around in the lane."

"Seating is not that comfortable for long trips. Maybe related to the package/model we purchased?"

"Great mileage & an excellent commuter car. All we’vehad To do is change the oil & tires. Long trips are almost painful on the seat & road noise is abundant."

"As the car gas aged, the noise level of wind and tire noise has increased. The seats are still satisfactory. We notice the road bumps a bit more, but road care in our area has gotten worse. The car suspension is probably not as good and we are older. At the moment we have no plans to change."

"Very uncomfortable for long trips."

"Front seats can become uncomfortable after driving for three hours."

"excellent back support for a 2500 mile trip with no back pain."

"LOVE it--never had any problems--just change oil, rotate tires, add gasoline and I am good to go!"

"We wanted a high mileage vehicle and the Toyota Prius filled the bill. We love buying gas only once or twice a month."

"The gas mileage and the reliability is excellent."

"First, the value was wonderful because the dealer really wanted the 2003 mercedes C230 Kompressor we didn;t want. The mileage is so much better, too. But the best part is the lack of repairs needed and, when the infrequent repairs are needed, the cost is lower."

"The Prius is a nice car to drive and is very responsive. It seats up to 5 people comfortably. It gets up to 50 mpg at speeds up to 60 mph."

"MPG is the biggest thing, averaging real world driving 47, sometimes 50. Basic Maintenance (tires, brakes, oil changes) not too expensive and can be DIY"

"Low cost for such a solid high-mileage car. Very few problem as we approach 200K miles"

"It is a great car, with great gas mileage, I will buy another one,"

"45-50 mpg"

"I bought this vehicle with the expectation of $4.00 and higher prices for gasoline. I should have purchased another vehicle without all the HYBRID features."

"I have only replaced the tires, wipers, some lights and the water pump in seven years of ownership. Including the great fuel mileage, the value is fantastic."

"Great gas millage ... really 50 miles per gallon with over 175,000 ... serviced every 5k, dealer charges $30 to change oil/filter ;complete diagnostics in writing; tires rotated (we buy tires from dealer on sale) and a car wash! Dealer gives lifetime warranty (at no additional cost) used this to replace water pump... still on original breaks ... I changed the original 12 volt battery myself (175k, 7years) because I found it was at 10.2 volts BUT the car started just fine ... Other than schedule"

"It has been very economical to operate but I did have the misfortune to purchase it during high gasoline prices and hence a long wait time and no discount from the sticker price."

"Gets better than the promised fuel economy both on the road and in town. Have made several coast to coast trips in it with ease. Automatic climate control works well and was standard."

"I am surprised at the low maintainance costs."

"This is the most maintenance free car we have ever owned."

"I got a good value when I purchased this car and the gas mileage has saved me a lot of money over the years that I have owned the car,"

"Very reasonably price and reliable"

"The car has 361,000 miles on it and has never required any repairs...only routine maintenance! I have saved thousands on gas and repairs."

"Great gas mileage"

"This is my husband's car and his biggest concern is gas mileage. We are both delighted with the gas mileage the Prius delivers. The rear deck is very convenient for hauling luggage and other odd shaped purchases. It is our "go to" car in most instances when we're out together."

"Have had no problems and love the far."

"Too complicated navigation system."

"Originally purchased just for reliability and great gas mileage, but we've discovered other benefits, e.g. the great flexibility for cargo, whether groceries, small furniture, or hardware store products."

"No problems mechanically in the 7 years of ownership. Extremely reliable, great mileage, great car."

"Economical to drive and own. Love this car"

"The price of the vehicle is too high."

"Very good mileage and relatively comfortable ride. GPS system is expensive to upgrade and sometimes very inaccurate. Get portable GPS."

"I believe the car was over priced which may be a deciding factor in my next purchase of a car"

"fuel economy excellent ride comfortable roomy"

"save gas money, help w/ environment, quiet. like hatchback."

"Gas mileage, reliability"

"I have been very pleased with this car; it is comfortable, has a suprising amount of people/cargo space, and superb mileage (which is what I bought it for--lifetime of 53 mpg (that's real miles divided by gallons, not the car's slightly optimistic readout)."

"as a somewhat early adopter to the hybrid am satisfied that it has delivered on its promise"

"Inexpensive and reliable - had it for eight years without any major problems, inexpensive to maintain. Saved a lot of money because of great gas mileage."

"The Prius has been the best value of any car we have purchased. We purchased it for my daughter to drive back and forth to college (8 hours away) and it has been extremely reliable, she has had no major or minor repairs other than routine maintenance. We have saved so much in gasoline it has more than paid for itself. The only issue she has had is the center consul latch has broken so it won't stay shut but the latch can't be replaced without replacing the entire consul. Road noise is loud."

"At the time of purchase it was the most fuel efficient car with a reasonable comfort level in the price range."

"cost of operating has been very cheap--minimal repairs and minimal gas costs"

"Almost 100,000 miles and it is still running great and still getting 44mpg."

"For what was available at the time, we were & have been pleased with our Prius."

"We have always had good mileage and the car has held up well."

"At time of purchase, the Prius was in high demand, so the value was in the prospect of using less gas. That has played out well, especially when the driver employs some hypermiling techniques (lighter foot on the accelerator, coasting down hills, etc.). Gas tank only needs filling every 2-3 weeks, so much savings in gas costs."

"Knock on wood, 127K miles, no tune-up yet, no new brakes, no engine problems, 1 or two 12 volt batteries, headlight and taillight bulbs in 8.5 yrs. Period, nothing. Want to talk about value. Regular oil changes, tires etc. I have have never babied this car and the acceleration is second to none."

"Best designed car I have ever owned. Hybrid operation is remarkable."

"Good price on sale at the time of purchase and holds its value."

"Value is what a Prius is all about. When I can go from home in Florida to Tennessee without having to fill up, that's great. And I've spent next to nothing on maintenance during the time I've had it."

"The Handling is excellent and so is the mileage. Also we have not had a problem with any breakdowns or repairs other than normal maintenance. I bought this car new in 2009 . When I buy another (one which I will) I'm upgrading the electronics."

"Best care we have ever owned."

"Great mileage and dependability for more than 7 years and 125K miles"

"This car has held up very well! Gas mileage has stayed high and still on original battery."

"Our Prius has had very few maintenance issues and has been very economical."

"It has delivered what it promised, with reliability!"

"In a few words, I could be more satisfied. I have 126,000 miles on it, and it runs like the day I bought it."

"Bad Seat comfort & noise. Best Value & MPG"

"I'm very happy with this vehicle. When/if I buy another, I would purchase the larger model with more room for luggage, since we often travel with 1-2 dogs. My husband is a big guy, so he doesn't appreciate the Prius like I do. I'm petite so I love the fit and reliability of Hondas and Toyotas."

"Great on mileage. No big problems in this 8-year-old car. Small enough on the outside, but roomy feel inside. Split rear seat is very helpful."

"The gas mileage is outstanding. We frequently get 57 mpg during the spring/summer/early fall season. After 95000 miles, we just had to replace the starter battery. Tires had to be replaced a bit sooner than we had expected."

"I have had NO repairs needed other than routine maintenance (tires, occasional headlight, filters, etc.)"

"The car cost $24,000 after rebates and has been reliable for 9 years. It gets amazing gas mileage. The trunk has enough room for shopping and my manual wheelchair. It’s safe and comfortable. We’ve been on long trips, short commutes and work commutes of an hour. We love it"

"Prius cost mid $20K on the road. Car has been very reliable and hasn't needed anything more then maintenance items. Mileage has decreased this year but we put new tires on and that may have caused the decrease in mpg"

"Basically, you get good transportation, room for people and space for cargo, at a reasonable price. People are favorable with our mileage. Many major repairs were covered by warranty."

"dependability- it has never had a mechanical problem."

"This car has been a work-horse. I've used it for hauling mulch, making long trips, daily 3 hour commuting, loading kayaks. Until it reached 250,000 miles, it had no major problems, a couple minor problems, and was easily maintained. I have been delighted with the reliability of this car. Now, at 255,000 miles, it needs a head gasket replaced. We will have to replace the whole engine because of the problems inherent in replacing a head gasket. But we are seriously considering doing that engine replacement because the car is in otherwise such good condition. Though the BlueBook value may be low because of he number of miles it has on it, it has been and still is a valuable asset to us."

"The Prius isn't much to look at, but it's been very reliable and economical to drive."

"Great gas mileage and no mechanical problems in 9 years of use. Still accelerates and handles as it did the first year."

"Great gas mileage."

"Very satisfied. Good on gas, easy to drive, comfortable ride, good pickup."

"Car has worked perfectly for 9 years - no repairs, nothing!"

"Great gas mileage."

"I have spent $20 on a fuel fill-up only a handful of times during our Prius' 10-year tenure. I have carried 700-pound loads of decorative rock [and mulch] dozens of times. This car is so reliable that I am waiting to replace it with a totally ELECTRIC vehicle."

"2009 Prius gets great gas mileage and has required very little maintenance."

"An exceptionally well designed car!"

"With the exception of oil and filter changes, and other routine maintenance, I have had no expense for repairs to this vehicle. The car has held up extremely well and continues to get excellent gas mileage."

"Awesome value. Excellent mileage, good handling, very dependable car with low maintenance costs."

"Considering the car has 220,000 miles, and is 9 years old, and I haven't had a major repair, and the battery seems to sill be good, I think the value is very good to excellent."

"Unbelievable value in that I purchased when fuel prices were low and even received a rebate. Have consistently received superior fuel mileage and absolutely no repair costs so the saving may have paid for the vehicle itself!"

"The car is dependable and is likely to give several years more service"

"This car has been a great buy. Other than routine dealer maintenance every 5k that runs 40 bucks for oil change, filter, tire rotation and a car wash you have little additional expense (add a $15 air filter once a year and tires every 50k/60k miles) . We still average 48 MPG after 220K miles!"

"There has been no repair on the car in 9 years of ownership. Still has original brakes."

"We drive a lot of miles, so the investment was worth it for the hybrid mileage. We have had very few repairs, but when the center touchscreen that controls audio and climate died after 8 years, it was too expensive to replace (thousands of dollars) & was unrepairable locally. So we have had to drive without those controls which has been difficult. We are also concerned that when the hybrid battery finally dies, that will be the end of the car because we do not intend to invest thousands of dollars in a replacement battery."

"A great automobile that gives good mileage, safety and reasonable comfort. Retains its value. Minimal problems for automobile with over 100,000 miles."

"savings in gasoline! safety. clean air inside. quiet! great sound system. Good for the environment. Easy to park. Easy to operate - very ergonomically designed"

"Car has had minimal maintenance and excellent fuel economy over the ten years we have owned it."

"Great mileage; very little goes wrong so maintenance costs are almost nonexistent; good ride; paint still looks great; two glove compartments and other compartments like cupholders, armrest box, etc.; good audio system."

"It gets about 47-53 MPG. At 9 years of ownership, it has paid for itself."

"Good gas mileage, comfortable, and handles well."

"Exceptional value"

"This car has been a nine year plus in our budget. It consistently delivers 50+mpg and low maintain. costs."

"Having more comfortable seats should not have changed much on the weight of the car and the price I paid for it (>$25,000)"

"A very reliable car; only repairs were covered by warranty except brakes after 100,000 miles. Gas mileage has been excellent."

"this is probably the best car I've ever owned. Everything still works and I get approx. 40 mpg+"

"Good value and great gas mileage"

"204 thousand miles and still getting 50 mpg with minimal maintenance. What's not to love?"

"As nice a car to drive now at 104,000 miles as it was when it was new."

"Purchased this car for base price and it has been very dependable and useful"

"I have put very little money into this car in 9 yr. for actual repairs."

"very reliable- no major problems ever and good gas mileage"

"The paint has failed and I'm not in the desert, mountains or seaside. It is cracking, chipping and peeling. The ride is noisy! The struts or springs are in tact but they are clanking. The 'leather' seats are too thin. I don't think I would buy the most expensive (touring) model again."

"Well built, never had to repair, great little commuter (not bad on trips, either) and if you don't know about the fuel economy, you've been living under a rock!"

"A good choice for us and for the environment; we're proud owners!"

"I don't like the split back window. It blocks my view."

"egg shaped - unique"

"Convertible, smooth ride"

"good style but in the winter where we live it is too close to the road."

"People say this car is boxy and boring but I never felt the boring part to be true -- it's not only distinctive but its style leads to its comfort factors."