2003 Toyota Prius

2002 Prius sedan, fabulous car!

By KaliKatsu (HI) on Sunday, May 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000

Pros: "see below"

Cons: "see below"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have loved my Prius from day one. I average 50 mph for distance driving, and my lowest average ever (in ten and a half years) was about 44 mph when just putzing around town for weeks on end. I take excellent care of this car, don't let anyone else drive it, keep it garaged when possible, and service it on schedule with Toyota. But more than all that, it's just a GREAT CAR. I haven't had a single engine problem yet, it still looks fine and people think it's a lot newer than it is, the visibility and comfort are exceptional, the turning radius is superb, and it's just an excellent design and machine. The single problem with the car is that the front tires wear out quickly and need to be replaced too often. Also one of my window buttons wore out. Still, not bad for ten and a half years. I plan to keep this car for at least ten more years......if the Hawaii ocean winds don't rust out the body first! I'm even planning on picking up another one of this same model for my Mainland car."

3 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Good Gas Mileage -- But is it Worth it?

By scr1958 (FL) on Tuesday, March 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 142,000

Pros: "Great Gas Mileage"

Cons: "Reliability"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I have owned this car for over 70,000 miles (now has 162,000). We purchased it for the gas mileage. We have consistently gotten around 42 mpg, which is the best feature. However, we have had to put $$$ in repairs. Charging system was replaced ($3500, not including the battery); battery ($2800); power steering pump (part of the hybrid system - $500); Steering Rack Assembly ($2800 part I found re-built); frame bolts loose ($100 to tighten--after replacing cv joints through misdiagnosis. We bought the car expecting to save money over our 20 mpg minivan. We should have kept the minivan! To be honest, though, the Toyota service people said this is not the norm for a 2002 Prius and suggested we simply purchased a lemon."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE

By MAGIC MIKE (CA) on Sunday, January 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 116,000

Pros: "NOT MANY TO MENTION"

Cons: "IT COULD KILL YOU"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"BAD STEERING ,BAD BRAKES UNRELIABLE CAR LOST STEERING PS WARNING LIGHTS ON ABS WARNING AND DEALER WON`T FIX IT TOYOTA GIVES RUNAROUND I ADVIZE PEOPLE DON`T WASTE YOUR MONEY AND POSSIBLY YOUR LIFE"

2 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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Best ever

By Practical (ME) on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 110,000

Pros: "Best car I have ever owned and I've had a dozen"

Cons: "Needs new tires every year, almost."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Ice, snow, poor visibility, deer herds, high gas prices, the Prius deals with it. For a decade I have crammed this car with dogs, kids, horse grain, groceries, landscaping plants and given it very little attention and no repairs (do replace tires every 18 months). Purchased a Prius because of zero emissions, but it has turned out to be my best performing, most economical vehicle and that's not factoring in the money saved due to the 46 mpg I get on Maine roads. Comfortable for 6-foot-2 frame, roomy enough for family, pets and stuff. Reliable and inexpensive. I have never loved a car, but may be close with this one."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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11 Years of No Problems

By JTK (CA) on Tuesday, April 03, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000

Pros: "Dependable, high quality and fuel efficient"

Cons: "Exterior and interior on the spartan side"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is one of the best autos I've ever owned. Dependable, obviously fuel efficient and fun to drive, it is a high quality vehicle that is close to perfect. I should add that it is more of a workhorse than show horse, convertible roadster it is not. While cleanly attractive, there is nothing fancy or eye catching about the interior or exterior. However, for dependable, economic and comfortable transportation it simply cannot be beat."

16 people out of 17 found this review helpful

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Great car now 10 years old

By Larry (NY) on Monday, April 02, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 141,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Our car was a total lost back in 2004. Sat for a year after only two months on the road. I bought it salvaged, figured out what kept it from running,put it in the body shop,then back on the road. Only time it failed to come home was when a wire corroded from the accident 7 yrs later. And yes I now have two, a 2010 now with 31,000 miles."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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