2001 Toyota Prius review from North America
"I love you... now just die so I can get a new car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some minor issues with hybrid system.
Earlier tires wore like crayons... Michelin Harmony tires are much better.
Air conditioning out of service - would be $2000 to fix... I'd rather wait and put the $ in a new car.
CD player skips.
Tape player clicks.
Passenger handle sticks.
Driver side door no longer locks automatically.
General comments?
Love this car. And it loves being driven. Just hit 340000 km today. That's over 200000 miles, with only minor annoyances.
It's feeling its age. Not as much pickup now, but used to be incredibly quick off the pin.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 340000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2009 |