2011 Toyota Prius

Rating from Bama Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Our Prius is the mid-range model, and does not have all the bells and gadgets, however, as far as doing what they say, ave 48-50 mpg, I can't say enough. It has a 1.8ltr motor, and is a little slow on take off, it is great once you get it out on the open highway. It takes a little getting used to being that it is not like most cars, but, otherwise, it is a great car, has good room inside, it can go 10,000 miles between oil change, which helps even more on saving you money. Now, instead of spending $40 or $50 to fill up, we spend about $20 or $30, that's with it almost empty. Our other car was a 2010 Milan, and it got ok milage, but, would cost $40 before it was got to a 1/4 of a tank. If we could have gotten one of the high end ones, with the gps, etc on it, it would have been nice. But, without the frills, it is a super car. Just wish we had gotten one years ago."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from CaliforniaBear

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"What I like about the Prius Three: 1) I love the technology. 2) Learning the techniques to improve mileage and matching them with my driving style. 3) Getting a free ride in Glide or somewhat inexpensive ride in EV. I used to sail, wind driving the boat, no motor. 4) Using less petroleum for all the well known reasons. 5) No cost saving calculations, I could afford the car or the gas, I just love the car. What I am not happy about: I have the Prius Three, I probably should have gone with the Two. The navigation system has a poor display and limited features. Its fine for getting from point A to point B but forget multiple points or being able to use the display to find your next turn if you aren't on a Route. You have to have one of a few specific smartphones to use the Entune Apps and those Apps get poor reviews. However, I do love the SiriusXM radio. Overall: Its a wonderful vehicle just be sure you are paying for a model with the accessories you really want."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from pennypincher

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Wjhat's not to love about a Prius? I get over 52 mpg (combined highway and city), and I find the car very comfortable (I'm 6'2'') and with plenty of leg room."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Boomer1

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Simply the best car for the money.55+ mph most of the time. Roomy, can hold passengers plus 300# owner"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Davideo

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I love this car ....I am retired but work 2 p/time jobs driving people to doctors - shopping - etc - my yearly driving is 25-35,000 miles so I spend a lot of my time in my car. I purchased my 1st. pruis in 2010 and averaged 50 mpg after putting on 50,000 trouble free miles I traded it for my 2011 and this pruis is better on gas than my 2010 - I now average 53.1 mpg and have put on 11,000 miles in just 4 1/2 months. I can seat 5 people - have plenty of headroom, and when the rear seat is folded down have a lot of cargo space...This in my opinion is a no brainer for any one looking for a car that is dependable, comfortable, and super great on gas -"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from 717 Capt

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Best bang for the buck. Toyota reliability with hybrid economy. All the safety features you need. Best color combination barcelona red with biskay interior. Love the sun roof. No issues as of yet."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Prius owner

(2)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I love the gas mileage but this is the most uncomfortable car I have ever been in. I have a 40 minute commute and I can't wait to get out of the car when I arrive. The drivers seat doesn't have enough adjustments. The seat bottom angles down too much and I feel like I'm sitting in a hole. I would not recommend this car if you prefer to be comfortable while driving."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from SUV turned hybrid driver

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I went from driving a midsized SUV to a Prius and have never looked back. The main reason I switched was the MPG. The Prius is roomier that I previously thought as well. I average in the mid-40's mpg around town and between 50-60 on the highway depending on speed. Driving at 60 mph = about 60 mpg!!! As of about 3 months ago, I swore I would never drive a Prius and detested anyone who did. Then I test drove one at my local dealership and that changed my mind on the spot. I opted for the Prius 5 which has leather, heated seats, navigation, bluetooth, and HID headlights. All of the technology works great and I am very pleased with the car overall. The seats are much more comfortable that I expected, especially on long trips. I was expecting to have to put a subwoofer in to make the speakers sound better but with the JBL system that came with the 5, I didn't need to change a thing!! That was a pleasant surprise. There is ample storage with the seats folded down for most the majority of my uses. I'm sure moving is going to be tougher when that rolls around but I'll figure something out. The only downside to switching from a SUV to a car is losing the towing ability. The fit and finish on the Prius is impressive. It drives incredibly smooth and quiet on the highway and is a very comfortable car (I'm 6' 5"). Fill ups run between $32-35 depending on the price of gas. Right now its around $3.50 and a tank will get me about 500 miles! Switching from a traditional gas powered car to a hybrid takes time to learn the system and how to achieve the best MPG. Taking off quickly from stop lights is no longer an option, and it takes time to pass cars on the highway. Having accepted that, I remind myself that I'm saving a ton of money on gas and I feel better. I would highly recommend at least driving a Prius before your next purchase, even if you have never considered one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from laynetc

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Well, my wife was in an accident and her Mazda 3 was totaled. So we shopped used, and then hit the lots and were about to purchase a Scion xD. We both drive a lot and have four kids, so we do lots of running here and there. We drove my nitro in to the lot. We spent nearly two hours looking at used cars. Then for fun we sat in the Prius -- WOW! Fantastic. Solid. MPG is off the charts. After crunching the math, my wife looks at me annd says, "Well, do YOU want a new car?" We figured we would save quite a bit with two. And that is what we did. First time I have been happy about a car purchase. I might be going crazy, but it feels like it has been worth it. And passing up gas stations has never been so cool. I will only give mine up for a plug in once the price comes down a bit. But that is it for me -- the Prius is the way to go."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Amanda B. Green

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Bought it after mine was totaled. Love the reliability and consistently high gas mileage. Would recommend to everyone."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting