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Used 2009 Toyota Prius Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

An Honest Appraisal

Aviator, 10/01/2008
2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I had been driving a 2008 Mercedes C350 fully loaded until today. Average MPG was 20. Then came along the Prius.The Prius caught my eye, especially in light of today's fuel prices, which are always going to go up. Took delivery of my 2009 Prius today. It lives up to the hype and then some. Averaged 55 mpg on the drive home. Incredible!! Interior comfort exceeds the Mercedes. Interior appointments functional, beautiful and fun. Driving experience major fun. Handles great, sound system a wow. Tons of room, I'm 6,1". Superb interstate handling doing 70 mph. An incredibly versatile, functional and fun ride. And that 55 mpg burning regular, just keeps a smile on your face.

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5 out of 5 stars

Super car

Jack, 12/25/2008
2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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We only have 500 miles on the car but could not be more pleased. Most driving has been in snow and cold and it performs as well as any other front wheel drive. This car is easier to get in and out of and has more headroom that the Chevy Impala I traded. Mileage around town is only about 35 mph to this point but it is small town, stop and go and temperatures have been near or below zero. Expect improvement when it is broken in and temperatures rise.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 2009 Prius

Dave, 09/01/2008
2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Okay, so I've only had my '09 Prius for four days and 200 miles! If this was a preview, then I can't wait until it gets really broken in and the mpg goes up. Saturday we drove 60 miles round trip on flat road and averaged 51.2. Not bad for a rookie.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Car-Great MPG

Rick, 10/20/2008
2009 Toyota Prius Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Only had my Prius 1 week but just so much fun driving. Only 220 miles so far and 49 MPG average. Still getting used to start button, driving for better MPG, etc., but having fun all the same. Can't wait til I get it broken in and get better MPG. Very comfortable, quiet and smooth ride, lots of storage places for all those items we can't do without, more room in back seat than we expected. Lots of questions from friends about MPG, features, etc., but they ALL like it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fuel Tank Problem

ROBERT WILFORD, 12/29/2008
2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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It is almost impossible to fuel the auto due to the collapse of the fuel bladder. I understand this is a problem only in cold weather. Maybe someone will find a solution to this. Would pressurizing this tank with about 5 psi of air pressure prior to refueling expand the bladder to normal size?

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