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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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Worst car I've ever owned

Worst car I've ever owned. Mechanics don't know how to fix them and their are to many unknowns. Keyless remote works separately ...buy new battery or replace casing neither worked.. keyless remote not recognized by car ..you can't start the car. Had to tow to Toyota repair shop..worst car to repair and you think you can fix it but.. spend money and the problems keep coming stay away from Toyota hybrids they are money in the trashcan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Prius a great car t0 derive!7

I love my prius!! I like the styling especially on the outside!! All in all I feel it is a Great Car!!! I have owned 3 of these cars. I like the Solara styling better but would want a hybrid Solara!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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FUN, DEPENDABLE AND EASY ON THE WALLET

NICE EVERYDAY CAR WITH GREAT GAS MILEAGE. IT HAS PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE BACK SEAT AND THE TRUNK AREA WILL HOLD A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF WHATEVER YOU NEED TO CARRY.

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

I’ve never been a fan of the Prius looks. Really the best thing about driving a Prius is that you don’t have to look at it. Once you get past the looks, you realize that this little car, is a workhorse. Ample cargo room with the backseat folded down, very comfortable leather seats, and awesome mpg, currently averaging 47mpg between city and highway driving. Just hit 219,000 miles and drives like a new car. Paint has held up well and everything still works. Who knows how much longer this car will last. Maybe another million mile Toyota!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for city travel!

I delivered pizzas in this car and commuted to and from work for years. Gas mileage is superb! Leather interior is great and very easy to maintain!

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

Great car for our daughters first vehicle. Handles well, not too big, great fuel economy and has a speaker system to envy. Pretty fast too, I was surprised.

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

Very reliable economic and comfortable. Tones of room and compartments, and cup holders. Amazing value at 45mpg Avg. . The only con is that it's not great for 6'+ tall people as head room is limited by the aerodynamics of the roof line.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Most reliable car with great gas mileage.

Nice car for the money, good gas mileage, comfortable, easy to maneuver, fully loaded. Very practical to drive, good for long distance driving. Will recommend to any one, specially starter driver, school driver or who is learning driving.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent value

This is my 3rd Prius. I drive them to 200k miles and still have some value. Never any problems. I would say this is the most reliable car ever made. It is futuristic with a digital speedometer that you see on today's car.

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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Most reliable ever

Can’t miss car, crazy value, Low maintenance, I have on this car longer than any other car and I’m only getting rid of it because of a need for a larger car for business purposes

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