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2005 Toyota Prius

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MPG: City 48/Hwy 45	Max Seating: 5
Engine: 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter	Transmission: Automatic
Country of Origin: Japan	Country of Assembly: Japan

2005 Toyota Prius Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.2

Out of 10

Based on 674 Ratings for the 2004 - 2009 models.

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Value

9.3/10

Quality

9.4/10
Reliability

9.5/10

Performance

9.2/10
Comfort

9.1/10

Styling

9.1/10

love this car

By xoxox (CO) on Thursday, February 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 185,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 7/10

Pros: "great mileage. low maintenace"

Cons: "not the the most comfortable seats for long drives"

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

"Without bike racks it gets about 53-58 mpg. Ours has close to 200,000 miles on it with very little maintenance."

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The best car I ever owned since 1957

By Shutterbug (CA) on Saturday, February 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 98,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Cons: "A little squirley at speeds over 75."

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

"Great car only item changed aside from regular maint. was 4 sets of tires. After I pass 110,000 I plan on buying a new one again with all the bells and whistles. Easy to drive, and just fun. Again the best car I have owned."

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Great Car! gas mileage is consistently over 50mpg

By Love Prius on Sunday, February 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Great in mountains, great gas miles"

Cons: "low to ground, no seat warmers"

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

"I bought the car because I wanted to do the right thing. What I didn't expect was how great the car performed for a hybrid."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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I love my Prius!!

By Guy (MA) on Thursday, January 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Gas mileage, roomy, comfort, low noise"

Cons: "No sun roof available in 2009"

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

"Overall, I can't see why anyone would buy anything else. I was a bit reluctant at first, but am so glad i bought this. the gas money i save is almost paying for the car. It has almost as much room inside as my old Pathfinder. It is quick in traffic and maneuvers easily. I bought used and have had absolutely no problems in two years. I love 48-50 MPG. I have the touring edition which is great with comfortable leather seats. The GPS/navigation is fun too. Living with Massachusetts winters, I can say that the Prius is not bad in the snow...just slow down and don't drive like a crazy person."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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