Used 2010 Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) Consumer Reviews
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the perfect urban vehicle
fr nelson, Washington, DC, 05/23/2018
Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
this car will swallow up a wheelchair, or a 40 gal hot water heater, or a load from Ikea -- beat everything on the interstate (it's the driver, not the car who flinches at speed limits) - and still get near 50 mpg. My car had to carry a wheel chair -- this was the ONLY hybrid (not counting the Chevy light hybrid) that hid the batteries rather than put 'em in a box in the middle of the trunk. You will be able to cruise at 10-15 mph over the speed limit and not get a ticket (except for speed trap cameras...) as cops don't believe a Prius speeds. HOWEVER, the tire noise and wind noise will wear you down and a 800 mile trip will seem like a 1000 mile trip! MAYBE if I had up-trimmed it a bit this would not be an issue -- but around town and for 120 mile trips - not that big a deal. I went from a fill up a week to a fill up a month -- yeah. good value in a car. This will replace the VW beetle as the go to car for college students (fold down the rear seat and it becomes a struggle buggy)
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2nd Toyota that has failed me
KC Prius Owner, Peculiar, MO, 02/27/2017
Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had a Rav4 a number of years ago, drove it to 223,000 and was pleased at its reliability overall. Then, I bought a Corolla and for the first time in my life, traded the car in WELL before 100K because there was some intermittent mechanical problem that Toyota could never figure out. The dealership got tired of me complaining about the car and so offered to let me trade in the car and I got a 2010 Prius. Wasn't crazy about the interior, but was interested in the gas mileage savings since I do a lot of driving. It doesn't get even what the dashboard settings say it does, much less what the sticker said. I would say it was more like high 30's to lower 40's depending on time of year, weather conditions and how much weight was in the car. Earlier this year, I started having issues with loss of motor oil. It has continued and if I were to keep the car, I am told I would be looking at a repair of at LEAST $3K. I told them I would never put that kind of $ in a car with just over 100K. I think I'm going to go look at Honda's. I'm sick of Toyota not taking care of their customers! The dealership told me yesterday when I was in for another oil change that they have had repeated issues with the Prius's burning oil but that there was no recall coming out that he knew of. SHAME ON TOYOTA!!!
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Worst Toyota I have owned
Erica, Richland, WA, 05/27/2016
Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
20 of 27 people found this review helpful
If you get it, please get the extended warranty!! It is the only thing that has saved us. This Prius was the WORST purchase I have made. I bought it fresh off the boat, we actually waited two weeks after purchasing it for it to arrive. Everything was great for about two years. I always took it to the dealership for oil changes and regular maintenance. Then the cooling fan for the hybrid battery makes a puttering sound when you accelerate. It is random, some days are good others are bad, with same use or no use of the heater/ or AC. I have had it replaced three times and its making noise again, except I'm now out of the extended warranty and it will cost me $500 to replace. Then the vehicle was burning oil. We never smelled it, there was nothing on our driveway that would indicate there was a leak. took it to the dealer and was told I was low two quarts and they didn't fill it. they said to take it home and come back in a few weeks when they could work on it. I had to ask them to top it off and they were surprised I asked. I ended up having the motor rebuilt because there was so much damage.. again.. EXTENDED WARRANTY!!! Then we had electrical issues. The vehicle suddenly died after my husband dropped me off at the hospital while I was in labor, to pick up our oldest from school. Inverter failure. Then the starter battery died at day care which I knew we would have to replace someday, that was $275, except after it was replaced, the horn goes off when the E brake is on. Just one loud, continuous noise. Dealer can't fix horn issue unless I authorize 5 hours of labor @ $108/hr and I was given a 'heads up' that the hybrid battery lasts about 8-10 years and it costs 2-5k to replace, (it covered under warranty for 8 years or 100k miles) so I may want to start saving up for that. I told a co-worker who owns the same type of vehicle about it and he mentioned he had already replaced the hybrid battery on his (it was 3K), and when the hybrid battery goes, the vehicle starts acting erratically and even accelerating on its own at times.
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I'd buy it again
James Oler, Salt Lake City, UT, 03/29/2016
Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a good car. I'm six feet tall. Difficult to get in and out as my knees hit the steering wheel. Not comfortable for a long trip, but great for around town and short trips. Trading in for a new Prius. Love 'em!
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All around too good
bsedgal, Lexington, IL, 02/25/2015
Toyota Prius I 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I got this car with 88K miles a year and a half ago and now have 100K miles. No issues whatsoever. Just great car with great gas mileage. I get 45mpg in the summer and 38mpg in the dead of winter. This is definitely not a fix it yourself kinda vehicle which is sorta a con for me. First of all there is absolutely no working room under the hood. Its extremely compact I get claustrophobic just looking around. Second the hybrid system is of course full of unique electrical parts and highly technical work. somewhat dangerous as well. If it ever has problems I will be completely at the mercy of the dealer and I'm sure they will gauge me all the way to the bank. But again, so far no problems.