Used 2020 Toyota Mirai Consumer Reviews
Trailblazing a hydrogen future!
I leased a Toyota Murai yesterday for ~400/month that includes gap insurance and tax. As others have mentioned, there are several incentives - a 5k CA rebate (hopefully it is still available - I'll be applying for it), and a 15k fuel card that Toyota provides. From a financial perspective, it makes a lot of sense, especially as long as the state and Uncle Sam subsidize alternate fuel vehicles. I estimate I'll use probably 30k of it. Hydrogen fuel is expensive, and currently, there is only 1 fuel station in SanDiego where I live. Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't shut down or I'll be stuck with an expensive paper-weight. From a ride perspective, it drives well, and has most modern safety features. Unfortunately no heads up display. It was an impulse buy, and in hindsight, I wish I had tried out the Honda Clarity FCV which is a true 5 seater.
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Mirai, what a surprise
Have had the car for a week and am really surprised by the performance, the ride, and how quiet the interior is. Fueling was easy, but if Toyota wasn't paying for the fuel it would have been $58 for 3.5kg of hydrogen. There is virtually no storage space except a small glove compartment and the door slots for bottles. The center console has the wireless phone charger which is handy but eliminates storage for a few things. But that not withstanding it is an outstanding and solidly built car.
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- Base SedanMSRP: $9,9882,615 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $8,3902,624 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $13,9992,631 mi away
Cannot install car charger
If you live in a condo, solar panels and electric chargers aren’t necessarily easy to install. We have a sidewalk on one side, our neighbors’ 2 cars to either side, and the driveway behind. There’s literally no where to put a charger. I use this to commute and luckily I have 2 fueling stations one the way. Easy Peary. My only complaint is that it’s too big- fully a foot longer and 4 inches wider than the Prius-no more compact parking spots for me.
Great Bang for the Buck if you live in LA or SF
I love love my 2019 Mirai! Listed at 17,000 in 2023 with 11,000 miles on it it was brand new it came with the $15,000 H2 card that lasts for six years. I live in Simi Valley and use the Thousand Oaks or Mission Hills fuel stations, so for a commuter car to Moorpark College for my daughter it works great. Built on a Lexus chassis it’s a heavy car that feels safe and is nicely finished interior. I feel lucky that the fueling situation works out for me. I presume I will trade it in for a value of nothing when my fuel card runs out , but in the interim, it’s a fun little car.
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better than any battery ev
way more convenient than a battery ev and super refined
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