2001 Toyota Prius review from North America
"Toyota should have more faith in their new technology"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got so used to having the engine off at lights that when the engine was warmed and still running to charge the batteries (I guess) I would turn it off to conserve fuel figuring it could do that when I was cruising...
I get the red triangle and the only way Toyota will sell you a new battery pack is for $3000!
General comments?
Otherwise a nicely built car with a lot of neat technology.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 liter atkinson-miller cycle Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2007 |