2007 Toyota Prius

I got my silver 2007 prius 3 weeks ago. (late oct/06)
It's a pack #2 with mp3, stablity control, rear camera and full airbags.

I didn't have to wait for one at my dealership (in San Fran bay area, CA)
so whatever those dealership BSing a bloody waiting list and try to charge or make you do a depost, walk away. Also, if you are a costco member, the discount is not worth the trouble.

Okay - the review:

The GOOD:
1. I had been driving it for 3 weeks; to work and day trips. 900 miles on my ob meter - and I average 50 miles a gallon. I only filled my tank twice in last 3 weeks.
2. Amazing interior noise - I drove over 80 mph and it didn't even hiss at me.
3. Even quietier when you coast it on city street.
4. The cool geek factor is still very much in this car. But sorry, this car isn't a true babe magnet. (darn! ^_^;)
5. Cargo space is insanely huge. I could stuff a full size futon flat with rear seat fully folded down.
6. Rear seatings (I am told) are very comfy.

The BAD:
1. Not absolutely comfortable... This car driver seat similar to a full size SUV. While it is okay, it just isn't as well design as I expected in a "sub compact". (driving is different then being a passager)
2. Batteries... The estimated cost for replacing that NiMH pack is about $12,000. - it does last 150,000 miles but don't bet on it.

The UGLY:
1. it handle like a van.. Not just a van-van, it's FEEL LIKE moving in a VW bus. Becuase my past driving experiences were mainly "Nihonize pocket-rockets" - this car handling characteristic doesn't impressive me.
2. Blind spots.. this car had 2 major blind spot. The first one in the front - it cut off part of your front view. The other in the traditional rear end of the car - only problem that it is compounded by the poorly placed hatch support beam/shell.
3. Colour... The hottest/unusal colour on the prius is the titanium grey and unlike other regular Toyota, that colour is very rare. The next rarest is the seaside pearl (green). Either way, if you want those colours - prepare to wait a long long time.


The conclusion:
If you want to be a bit sporty, but still want to be somewhat green - get the honda as its fun to drive that car.
But if you want is a green FAMILY car that do its job as good transportation. Then this is your car. (The Camery-H is even better but more $$$)

Averaging 53 MPG with the new Fuel Max tires. Great car - very high tech and has more interior room than my camry did. Not a small car. Also versatile - it's easy to lower the rear seats and you can fit a TON of cargo in the back. These cars are made in Japan rather than Mexico (like Ford) and I expect that is partly responsible for the quality of fit/finish and reliability. This is not a luxury car, however. The lack of acceleration is somewhat annoying, and it is not super quiet or plush like a Cadillac - but it is overall a great car nonetheless.

well, i just wanted to warn you this auto seller in houston texas Michael A. Roa
Team Autoplex, Inc.
5712 Southwest Freeway
Houston,Texas 77057 who sold my 06 prius for $17000. Before i bought my car, i asked him if anything negative i need to know about this car. I asked him if any stains, scratches etc. he answered me car is in great shape. i bought the car and a few days later i realized front and rear bumpers were repainted! i wanted to buy a 2 years old new shape car, not a repainted car even it is only 24 months old car. so what happened to this car is a question because he swears that he didnt know about it but he is in car business for 25 some years and he is not a stupid guy to buy a repainted car without knowing it. but he thinks that buyers are stupid and they will not find out about it. he sent me $150 pocket change to repaint what ever is necessary but damage is already done to this car and it is not original paint.Seller`s name is Michael Roa and i want you to be aware of him. He talks nice and looks nice guy with an evil of way of business. Just go get your car from someone else.

I can't say enough positive things about my Prius. It was in near perfect condition. I bought it for the great gas mileage and it hasn't disappointed me. In addition I have a well-manufactured car with lots of leg room for a car its size. I'm amazed at the actual power it has when needed. It looks great, drives great, feels great and the price was perfect.

For my 50th birthday, and to hedge against higher gas prices, I bought myself a Prius. It gets 49 miles to the gallon and runs very quiet. The only disadvantages are reduced trunk space. I bought this particular car because it is a certified used car with a 7 year powertrain warranty. I love this car!

This is just the greatest car to drive. I find it hard to believe that american
car makers will be able to compete.

I bought the Prius for the fuel milage, but to my suprise this car rides and drives like my wifes Maxima. It has been a very very nice car

I bought a 07 Prius with 31,00 miles I purchased signt unseen. I couldn't find any to look at in NE. More headroom than most cars. I drove home from Sacramento. I averaged above 50 mpg. I think the back up camera would be a must as the visability isn't great backing up.(Option 2 and above.) Suprisingly quiet and confortable. The bluetooth is fun to play with. Excellent leg room in rear seats for a smaller car. I would drive it more but my wife took it for her own. She lets me drive it on weekends. She is only averaging about 48 mpg but I think it would make 50 if she wasen't using ehtenol blended gas. If I need another car it will be high on my list. If I could keep it from my wife.

I bought the Prius because it was a hybrid car, and the excellent reputation that Toyota has for Quality. The projected 50 Miles per Gallon was also a very strong consideration. The excellent feedback that the seller had was a major factor in chosing a seller from among the many listed. The results of my satisfaction after one month, and 1500 miles on the vehichle, are we love the car and are very happy with the whole transaction.
P.S. We are averaging 51 MPG

After I won the e-bay bid I sent the deposit via paypal same day. I contacted the buyer and paid off his loan with Toytoa Leasing. I send the full amount of the purchase agreement to Toyota and they forwarded the left over funds to the seller. Once Toyota made the transaction two weeks later I received the pink slip and the buyer recevied the balance of the funds. I took a plane from Los Angeles, Ca. to pick up the car in San Francisco, Ca. Lots of work and well worth the effort. You have to trust and ejoy doing this stuff.
Great car, was as discribed. PERFECT CONDITION.

Ringer111