Toyota Prius Review

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2005 Toyota Prius

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Favorite feature:	The sometimes good mileage during warmer weather.
Least favorite feature:	Ice and snow packed into wheel well. Wiper blades with ice. Finding tires that last.
Advice to buyer:	Check cost for service every few thousand miles
Detailed review:	When my 2005 Prius reached the 60K (at 58K final inspection,water was found under vehicel and service was unable to find where this came from) miles things went bad. I contacted Toyota about some of the concerns and now over 11 Months no response however,I did get a concern Number with no followup on their part. I did send the Water Pump into toyota for their inspection because of the low miles. Water Pump out at 61K Miles = Just under $500 for repair and they forgot to fill with antifrz. Drove 25 miles with no heat, called & told to return, Toyota said...may be stat. Investigation... I had to add to radiator and hoped nothing else happened when driving the 25 miles. Lights leveler stopped working on low level. Just under $400.00 to repair excluding labor. I disconnected, now on high level. This leveler should be on recall for quality. Key (silver) entrance quit working. Wanted 85 dollars to look for problem. I, by error, found a switch controlling this problem, they just would not inform me about this switch or maybe dealers just don't know about it. Not a cold weather vehicle in the snow. I am really afraid to return to dealer, just waiting for new major problems.
Also considered:	2007 Buick Lucerne 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
Vehicle purchased:	2005 Toyota Prius


About This Reviewer...
Email address:	bob.landsend@gmail.com
Location:	Grand Haven, Michigan
Other vehicles owned:	None
Review submitted:	January 13, 2010

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