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2008 Toyota Prius consumer reviews

$21,500 starting MSRP
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(144 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most reliable car I have owned

Great car with best car mileage 48 mpg. Very comfortable and reliable. I had to do only normal maintenance. No major issues in the course of 150K miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This Thing Will Run Forever

We've just passed 230,000 mi averaging 50 mpg and still going strong. Never any problems. Surprisingly peppy and fun to drive. Much larger passenger and cargo room than one would think. Easy on the wallet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I think I'm going to like this car

I will be traveling a lot for both work and adventure, so I upgraded from a 2003 VW New Beetle (which I loved). The Prius will be great because I can camp in it and get great gas mileage. I am pleased with the performance and love the way this Hybrid works to generate power and save gas. I find it comfortable and roomy inside.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have ever owned.

Gets excellent mileage - anywhere from 45-54 miles to the gallon. Has plenty of power. Looks good. Comfortable, leather seats. CD works. A/C works. Service department at Mountain States is terrific and seem to be able to fix anything and representatives are courteous, empathetic and kind.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great money saver

I owned it for 8 years. Never issue with engine, very dependable.... to fill it up you need 25 dollars and then you drive it for weeks :) mine was getting 44 mpg ...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car and good for the environment.

My car is wonderful I have owned it 10 years in July. I have 175,000 miles on it and have had no problems with it. The mpg is about 42 now but still very good by today?s standards. I love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever owned

I bought the Prius in 2008 and it is been highly reliable has hardly needed any major repairs. I would highly recommend the Prius but one word of warning you must get snow tires in the winter. Not recommended in Winter without snow tires...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I?ve ever owned

Best car I?ve ever owned. It had 5 miles on it when I drove it from the dealership. It has 183,000 miles on it now, and I love it as much as I did the first day. It is so dependable, and has the most comfortable ride. The only things I?ve had replacing all these miles is things like windshield wipers, tires, light bulbs, and one $80 starter battery. In spite of the number of curbs that I have ran over I have never had to get an alignment. I can count on it to start every time, and everyone who has driven it loves it. I was thinking about selling it to a family member at about 200,000 miles, but don?t think I?m going to be able to give it up!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Outstanding reliability & dependability

The car performed as designed & engineered for the little over 10 years I owned it. The only major repair was the (motor) water pump at 106000 miles. Other than that just routine maintenance for the 10 years/174K miles. No issues/complaints whatsoever!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really nice car

Toyotas have a very good reputation for reliability. I have had the Prius for about 3 weeks, so I haven't much history to judge the car. But this car is really nice, very economical. I like the style, both inside and outside. It is the perfect car for the driving that I do.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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