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A good commuter ride
Kargle, 02/07/2003
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is solidly built for cars in its class. Road noise is average. The fit and finish is excellent. Despite its small size, the interior feels roomy for passenger and driver. Seating for four is adequete, for five is uncomfortable. The audio and heater controls could be better located for the driver. The acceleration is surprising considering the 1.4L motor. There is plenty of power to deal with quick jumps into the flow of traffic. The brakes are a little grabby, but I got used to it. The biggest drawback is the low friction tires: the car tends to roll over the sidewall a bit during cornering.
Unreliable
bellmel5, 08/07/2009
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was very excited when I bought this car last November. It only had 24,000 miles with one owner. When I bought the car the dealership said they installed a brand new battery. After a month or two, the battery would not keep a charge. I had to go buy a battery charger (dealer suggestion) and now have to charge the car every other week or it won't start. The dash electronic system shows that the battery is being charged as I drive like normal. But, it won't hold the charge and drains VERY easily. The dealership won't do anything about it. Won't buy from them again. Normal battery cost $250-300! It has turned out to be a very unreliable car because I never know if it is going to start or not.
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Lasted till all the batteries went
Jo Ann, 11/04/2010
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Got good mileage. then a few months back the steering wheel went out = $!,000. Then yesterday all the engine warning lights came on = $3,100 for batteries - can't sell the car now!
Great Car
wyoung62, 08/22/2003
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
22,000 niles and not 1 defect or problem. Best car I have ever owned. Love getting 44 mpg average
solidly built for a niched vehicle
eandlcubed, 08/18/2003
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it is peppy for a hybrid vehicle. seats are very comfortable for long ride (many trips from dc to detroit). engine is little loud under hard acceleration. the headlights is not too bright. cupholders are too shallow for cans and tall cups. because of the small tire/wheels, car seems to wander in heavy wind,