Toyota Prius Hatchback (2004 - 2009) 1.5 VVTi T Spirit Hybrid 5d CVT Auto (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am looking after my wallet and I suppose care for the planet?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't really care I bought it for myself/family to save getting ripped off via fuel/tax etc ...but they may think I have given up on life :).
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would probably buy the new Prius (T-Spirit) with the 1.9 engine as I think the 1.5 struggles a liitle however that said it serves it's purpose it's not built for speed. Very impressed by Toyota's build quality compared to the Fords/Vauxhalls/Renaults & Fiats I have owned.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something equally/better as cost effective perhaps with a higher spec? Lotto win Ferrari or the likes!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,995
When did you buy the car?
April 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes got a good trade in for my old vectra LPG I had to drive from Glasgow to Stockport though...
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To stop being held to ransom over fuel by the government...
What was the dealer like?
Ok until I had problems with the spare key...
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A little bit noisy when pushed. Other than that very relaxing compared to manuals I have driven all my life ...why didn't I swap before? One slight complain would be the reversing bleep....
What's it like to park?
Just like any other car although due to the split rear window a reversing camera would be most helpful I know newer models have these as standard so fair play toyota.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Spare key button fob stuck RRG Stockport/Saleman wouldn't replace FOC wanted over £300 even though the car was only a week old!? Very poor customer service I had to complain direct to Toyota in order to get the key replaced. Toyota direct where faultess great customer service it's a pity about some of their franchised dealers.
What's most practical about your car?
Such an easy no effort relaxing drive and of course the fuel economy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Voice command very helpful once mastered! If I would buy another Prius it would have to be the T-Spirit all it can't do is make a cup of tea!
