Toyota Prius Hatchback (2004 - 2009) 1.5 VVTi T3 Hybrid 5d CVT Auto (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Driving a Prius in itself is a declaration that you sign for going green. It implies you care for the nature and also for your pocket at the same time.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

In simple words, everyone loves it. Although, the exterior bodywork is extremely fragile and a little bump into other car will cost you a whole body part, the performance overcomes this factor very easily. It is a car that everyone will fall in love at the first sight. But, you will definitely find one out of ten people who don't like the shape of this car as well.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I am looking forward to buy Prius+ Seven seater.

What are you likely to buy next?

1) Prius Plus Seven seater or 2) Volvo XC90.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,001

When did you buy the car?

February 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I don't know if I got a good deal, but I definitely got the best car!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was going to buy a Toyota Avensis Estate, when I saw this car. I was curious initially about Prius as I had never driven a hybrid car. Due to some intuition, I phone my senior friend who is a hard core Prius fan. And he said, just buy it without worry. And thus, after just one drive, I bought the car without any prior knowledge. I bet it was not at all a mistake!

What was the dealer like?

RRG Denton near Manchester. Very professional and courteous.

What's it like to drive?

It is like sipping your favourite coffee after a long day's work!! You won't get tired of driving it, as it is smooth as a spring on the roads.

What's it like to park?

A bit difficult due to its typical hybrid aerodynamic design. But if you are happy to spend a bit more, you can easily get rear parking sensor and it is sorted.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only things wrong were the ones that Toyota declared to correct on recall last year.

What's most practical about your car?

It is Automatic, very easy to steer and yet immaculately stable on Motorways. The economy with this hybrid small engine of 1.5 L is unmatched by any other car for personal and professional use involving short distance driving.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The full function touch screen display is superb.