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Submitted 2010-02-11 16:44:57 |
Linda Davis
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I like the gas mileage and love the back-up camera.
The size is nice, and access to the back end of the car is great. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
1) Fix the brakes.
2) Redesign the steering.
3) Extend the upper lip of the dashboard to shield the light. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
1) I have a 2008 Prius, and can easily recreate the braking problem on the street where I live. It's very consistent, where the car begins to skate when the brake is applied on a washboard/potholed road.
2) The Prius also has steering issues, where the hyper-sensitive steering constitutes an extreme hazard in a mild wind gust, in a rutted road situation, or any time "over-correcting" might come into play.
3) Further, there is a very dangerous reflection on the inside of the windshield when driving on a dark road at night; it is a green line that goes straight across my line of vision. It's very distracting.
Toyota knows about these things. I'm waiting for my car to be recalled. I'd get rid of it in a heartbeat if I could get a fair price for it. This is a huge purchase for me and one that I made very carefully. I feel totally burned by Toyota. I would not let anyone I cared about buy one of these. |
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Submitted 2009-09-10 12:10:53 |
emckinnon
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
MPG
Comfort
HYBRID System
Touch Display
Steering Wheel Controls
Cargo Space Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Poor Tire Wear
Small Gas Tank
Better Quality Interior (Materials)
Better Location of AUX Connection
Cruise Control Resume 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Very reliable. Great MPG even when not focusing on getting better MPG. I carry two bikes on the roof (THULE) at times, and I still get 45 plus MPG. Surprising power at highway speed. The rear hatch doesn't always latch correctly. It's been aligned, but it still has issues unless it's firmly closed. Tire wear could be better. Better quality materials for the dash and other parts of the interior would make it easier to keep looking new. Overall the car is better than I expected. very roomy, which was a surprise. |
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Submitted 2009-05-23 14:31:06 |
SNR
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Love the gas mileage and low fuel costs!
Very Comfortable on long trips for my 6 ft 5 inch frame.
Very quiet! I can hold Blue Tooth Cell phone conversations at highway speed.
I like the fold down rear seats for cargo. I've even carried a 9 ft long banana board. (No front seat passenger of course) - Honda Civic Hybrid does not have fold down seats.
Love the small car maneuverability after years of driving a Dodge Grand
Caravan. Very quick steering and short turn radius.
Love the styling - except for the front end which looks 'Mickey Mouse'. Great aerodynamics though! Thats what really counts.
Very good passing acceleration on Highway. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
1 - Improve the gas gauge - Make it larger and with eye catching warning when low fuel is sensed.
2 - Add engine gauges - RPM, Temp, Oil Pressure.
3 - Allow the the EV button on American models. Many times I need to repark the car in driveway and engine doesn't need to fire up then.
4 - Relocate rear view mirror so it doesn't block view of tall drivers.
5 - Off-the-line acceleration is poor until the engine powers up. Never try to beat traffic from a standing start! 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Bought a 2008 Prius about a year ago and have driven close to 18000 reliable miles. I average 47-49 MPG usually. About 5mpg less in rainy weather. Last summer I built up a box trailer using a Habor freight 1100 lb GW chassis. With load and cargo box I was pulling 750 lbs. Traveled from Calif to Indiana & return - 5000 miles at 36mph average. No probs except for the time I ran it out of gas. Power ramped down and when I pulled over every light on dash lit up like an XMAS tree! Thought I had ruined it. On restarting the engine came on and we were able to return to a gas station a few miles back at 45-50 mph. This is an undocumented feature of the Prius. Now I religiously monitor the fuel gauge and refuel when it gets down to 3 of 10 bars! Dealer said it's very expensive to completely run dry as the fuel pump is ruined and very expensive! |
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Submitted 2010-08-08 21:36:03 |
dildo balsac
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Great driving car, with great gas mileage and plenty of room. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
This may be one of the most disgusting looking vehicles ever! The exterior of the car looks like a train wreck...thank goodness the interior and engine pick up the slack! 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I have been very surprised by the Prius...it rides much better than I thought it would, and has much more room than expected. The gas mileage has been fine (mid-high 40's) and overall I have been very pleased. I would change the exterior design for the upcoming years so that it wouldn't prompt people to throw up in their mouthes, or near the vehicle. |
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Submitted 2010-07-03 00:12:34 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Roomy.
Gas mileage avg 38 to 46mpg.
Rear Windows roll all the way down.
Oil change is a breeze with great accessibility. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
No need for annoying beep "inside" the car; might be good for the exterior to warn others.
Bright dash lights make night visibility terrible.
Front and rear blind spots.
Battery runs dead quickly when running ac.
Poor braking in rain and bumpy roads or pot holes. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Overall there are good features but a lot of simple improvements need to be made. I'm disappointed in how cheaply slopped together the car is...it would be a great family car if more sturdy parts were used and safety was a top priority. |
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Submitted 2010-01-31 00:53:00 |
James Sulis
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I like the way it drives effort free. It is comfortable and very quiet.
Of course, the best feature is the gas mileage.
I bought it used, I've had it for 2 months and I am getting 48mpg average.
Another great feature is the sound is very pleasing, I can listen to hard rock and get the bass and also get the separation when listening to classical music. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Not really sure, I suppose a more flashy dash with some woodgrain. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I love it overall. |
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Submitted 2010-01-03 18:31:24 |
Louann Pearson
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I like the gas mileage, always in the range of 45 mpg. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
For the high price I paid in September of 08, it should have electric adjustable seats, automatic door locks, and lights that automatically come on and off. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I have done the required maintenance on my vehicle since owning it as of 9/08. It is an 08 Prius touring. I did not get the GPS built in as I have a GPS portable system. As of September 09 I have had battery problems that control the electrical component of the the automobile. It has died 4 times since September of 09. I took it to the dealer each time after having it charged and they told me the battery checked out fine. I just had it to the dealer on 12/26/09, they kept it over the weekend and they finally said it seems something is draining the battery but they don't know what. They thought it might be the cargo light and cut the wiring to it since I was driving from Dallas to Houston on 12/29. I just went out to the car on 1/3/10 to get something out of the car and the battery was dead again. That is after driving the car to Houston from Dallas on 12/29, doing local driving on 12/30 and not driving it on the 31st or Jan 1 or 2nd /10. Obviously it can't be the overhead lights draining the battery if they disconnected the light before my drive down here. I am extremely unhappy to find I can not depend on this car to be reliable and if they don't fix this problem within the next month will definitely sell it and buy something else. |
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Submitted 2009-08-14 17:46:20 |
Will Schaefer
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Great gas mileage. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Extremely poor tire wear - we check them with inflater before using car to ensure proper pressure; computers fail randomly and indicate 'hydraulic' failure; also have experienced a situation of going downhill, used brake and B in drive; 'coincidentally' car stuck in neutral and then hydraulic failure lights came on -- still waiting for dealer response as to, why?
Battery failure if not driven frequently.
Bad news for expensive car and theoretically good dealership. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Bad news for expensive car and theoretically good dealership. |
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Submitted 2009-02-02 10:04:13 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
It's fun to drive and in the summer we get great gas millege. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
The cannot be jumped like a regular car. It has to be towed to the dealer. We don't get more that 30 mpg in the winter. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
We have had a probem with the battery. My car is sitting in the garage right now with a dead battery--which is the second time within a month that this has happened. |
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Submitted 2008-12-18 09:13:32 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Gas mileage
Interior space (head room)
Instrumentation (love that interior/exterior air temps and the Bluetooth cap)
Stability Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Add side and front camera sensors (EO, IR and radar)
Increase mirror size
Add external battery charger hook-up (see Pop Sci for Jun 06)
Add built-in electric air pump/blower to side trunk area
Add iPOd or MP3 holder with interface (to eliminate rqmt for post-market cords)
Redesign instrumentation to add navigation/gps/on-star after initial delivery
Add option for hydrogen/ fuel cell upgrade post-delivery 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
We've only owned it for five months. However, the wife puts approximately 100-150 miles per day on the vehicle and it was getting one and half times greater fuel mileage than advertised in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia traffic (which is often near gridlock). |
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Submitted 2008-11-14 13:10:52 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
fuel efficiency. It is not what they advertise, however. I get an average of 42mpg. The battery is used much more when you have less gas in the tank. If you have a full tank the batter does not kick in as often Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
The car was supposedly "satellite radio ready". I just found out that it means after paying a premium for this car I still have to install the satellite device. This doesn't mean "satellite ready" to me. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Do not pay a premium for this car. Buy a cheaper car that simply gets good gas mileage. |
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Submitted 2008-10-25 19:32:11 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
The gas mileage, smooth ride, comfortable seats Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Improve the ugly dashboard, provide leather or leatherette seats, make the body stronger! 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I accidently scraped into the side of a stair while parking the car and it not only caused a dent in the bottom of the trim, it caused the car to go out of alignment and possibly bent the axle! I was only going maybe 3 miles an hour and did not hit hard on the stair...which makes me think these cars are made of something like a weak tin can! For the $27,000 I forked out for it, I would expect it to be a sturdier car! Also, I am only averaging 43-43 miles per gallon...so, it's not really living up to what I bought it for which is 48 miles to the gallon in town. It's still a lot better than regular cars that way, but the saving in fuel costs doesn't make up for the price of these cars. PLus, if the battery ever needs to be replaced, it's $5,000. If I had it to do again, I'd have bought something much less expensive that got reasonable gas mileage. Anywone want to buy a slightly dented Prius? It's only 2 months old with 2300 miles on it... |
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Submitted 2008-06-10 19:43:29 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Right idea Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Complete overhaul in the looks department. This is one ugly car. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
#1 largest carbon foot print = Hummer H2
#2 largest carbon foot print = Prius |
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Submitted 2008-06-07 17:57:36 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I enjoy my new Prius it handles great and is fun to drive. The fuel mileage is wonderful. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
You need to have a manual way of opening the hatch if the battery is dead. I went a way ofr a month the day after I bought my new car, I was advised to disconnect the battery or when I got home it would be dead. I shut the trunk and couldn't open it when I got home so I had to fold down the back seat and climb into the trunk so I could hook up the battery to open the hatch. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I would advise anyone to buy a Prius if they asked me how I like my car. |
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Submitted 2008-06-03 12:41:42 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
comfortable front seats, visibility, engine quietness, power at hwy speeds, mileage, steering, ease of entrance & exit Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
telescopic wheel, electric front seats, automatic door locks, one touch passenger window, a little softer ride 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Fun to drive, great hwy traveler, good passing speeds, very comfortable front seats. Don't let it fool you - a great car! Excellent transmission |
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Submitted 2008-06-02 08:32:22 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
not so cheap, fast, and good! I know, your're only supposed to get two, so fast and good, though obviously it's the gas mileage that's important. 40+ MPG for me, and surprisingly my best mileage at 44 were on two trips from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara on Highway 101, and I wasn't exactly going 65 mph, more like 70+ most of the way. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
more electic voltage! go plug in, add another mini battery, get less gas use that way, and perhaps even faster speed with more electric power torque. |
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Submitted 2008-05-27 05:58:16 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
gas mileage, roomy Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
regular controls instead of touch screen |
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Submitted 2008-05-26 07:37:34 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
The great MPG we are now averaging 54 MPG The car is very comfortable to drive in the city as well as on the highway cross-country.
The car has a great pick-up to enter highways. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Interior materials should be of a higher quality so the finishes on the plastic does not scratch so easliy. I would also improve the exterior paint surface to be harder to repel road hazard (small stones) damage from driving. 2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Overall a great car. We have driven it to the west coast and back from Chicago during the winter and the car preformed very well. The average MPG for the trip was 50. We found that the ideal speed for the car was 55 MPH on flat land we were able to get 58 MPG.
When using the heater the milage drops to about 46 MPG. We have not noticed that drop in MPG when the A/C is on. Our car does better on the highway than in the city. In the city we are getting about 48 MPG. I'm not complaining. We are still saving $$$$$$ over all. We are very happy. |
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Submitted 2008-05-21 11:40:58 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
handling, gadgets, gas milage Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
rear view visibility, ip address to download playlists, ability to use nav system while running (spouse can set it while I drive!), side body mouldings |
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Submitted 2008-05-14 11:17:13 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Gas mileage.Plenty of head room.Very peppy. Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Front seats need more positions.Upholstery low grade.Tinted windshield should be standard.Sun glare is very high. |
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