© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/prices/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius Recent reviews written about pr-Cars-2005 Toyota Prius en-us 100 100 http://www.epinions.com/prices/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/100X100/00/01/5d/28/1f/22882335.JPG http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_439672737412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kinare - I never thought I could form an emotional connection to a car, but when my 1995 Ford Taurus died in March 2008, a new car was too expensive for me. My commute is 40 miles, one way and gas was climbing to $4 a gallon. I decided to look into a used... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439672737412 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:05:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_439672737412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_429058199172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alladinjw - Inevitably, the first question I get about my Prius is either: "How do you charge it?" or "You have to plug it in, right?" Unfortunately, most electric only cars are no longer on the road. If you want to learn more about the politics behind that,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429058199172 Tue, 6 May 2008 18:07:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_429058199172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_421236018820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ezpilot - First NEW car I bought in my life. After over 40k miles still proud and please with it. (Avg mileage to date: 45-46 MPG) Besides selecting a well-round vehicle for the family, I was trying to reward myself with a new car for a career accomplishment... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~421236018820 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:41:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_421236018820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_265232879236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redbird_mail - I am very glad to own this car in 2005, now I used it smoothly ,I love my new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~265232879236 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:17:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_265232879236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_383144201860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author millinocket - Okay, let&#146s just start by setting a few facts on the table. I am not a car girl. What I mean is that, for all I know, my car could be powered by gerbils spinning in wheels. But&#133..I do know how to drive, and have been doing so for quite... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~383144201860 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:56:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_383144201860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_310130478724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jennelou2u - I love this car. I get a honest 43-45 miles per gallon. There is so much space in it. I know it is comfortable due to the fact I stayed in it quite a bit after the hurricane for relief from the heat and noise from the generator since we had no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~310130478724 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:04:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_310130478724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_290528923268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kellymac00 - I bought my Prius brand new a year ago this past November. I took a job that required me to commute 60 miles a day in LA traffic and figured the Prius would be my answer to many stressful days sitting on the 405. In the state of California Prius owners... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~290528923268 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:09:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_290528923268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_261532192388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tomforst - I purchased my 2005 Prius in March of 2005 after a 9 month wait. Since then I've put 51,000 miles on the vehicle and have kept detailed mileage records and maintenance costs. My 32 mile (one way commute consists of about 5% stop and go, 30% 2 lane... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~261532192388 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:18:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_261532192388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_235689315972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cocopop - Hubby and I decided to trade in the 19 MPG minivan and get something that was better on gas. At first we were going to get a New Toyota Yaris, but after extensive research we decided on a Prius instead. We bought a 2005 with 16,000 miles on it for the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~235689315972 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:49:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_235689315972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_230038539908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author calipete - I purchased my 2005 Prius to replace a Honda Civic Hybrid (manual transmission) that was totaled in a collision. While I was pleased with the Civic Hybrid, I am still wowed by my Prius every time I drive it. If I was talking to you in person, I could... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230038539908 Sun, 7 May 2006 03:27:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_230038539908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_229433839236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thymetobe - If it's a Prius, yes you can and I do. I'm not a car buff so I can't explain the ins and outs of what makes it great from a mechanical point of view. What I can tell you is: it is comfortable (and I'm picky because of a bad back), my MPG has steadily... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~229433839236 Wed, 3 May 2006 10:53:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_229433839236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_228271689348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cactus_wren - I had every intention in the world of buying the Prius ... until I test drove one. There are now several hybrid-engine cars available. I intend to buy one, but it won't be the Prius. The designers have had so much fun making the car "cool-looking"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~228271689348 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:53:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_228271689348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_224034131588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author marciamj - I bought my 2005 Toyota Prius in December of 2004. I paid MSRP for the fully loaded car and drove of the dealer&#146s lot here in Louisville KY. No waiting. I currently have 15,000 miles on it and it has been in only for three oil changes and a minor... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~224034131588 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:56:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_224034131588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_219502907012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jen_nay6 - My husband and I invested in this car as gas prices were climbing, and as the distance he had to travel from home to work was getting farther and farther. We thought that it would save on money and would be a reliable car. Indeed, we were wrong on both... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219502907012 Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:14:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_219502907012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_218611355268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author melisaa - After writing a few car reviews years ago and thinking that I might want a Chevy Malibu after driving a rental (my former roommate had one and it had several mechanical problems so I don't feel quite the same about it anymore), I have finally found the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~218611355268 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:41:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_218611355268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_211776671364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rglickler - I have had the 2005 Prius for under a week and I wonder how I ever got by without it. I got the totally stripped down version, but had them add leather seats. When it comes to stripped down cars, rarely does one find power everything with automatic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~211776671364 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:32:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_211776671364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_202689056388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alberic145 - This car is roomier and zippier than you might imagine. Even the back seats are quite roomy in the 2005 model. It has all of the creature comforts of a standard to luxury automobile and you can't beat the fuel consumption (47 mpg when I first bought it,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~202689056388 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:16:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_202689056388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_195106999940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikanpoohbear - I bought my car about a month ago and it's been running great. I enjoy the smooth ride and how many miles I can drive without filling up. I had a '98 Honda Civic that would need a fill up every 2 weeks because I drive over 400 miles per week. But now... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~195106999940 Sat, 3 Sep 2005 02:35:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_195106999940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_192320736900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author CFoam - We bought our Prius primarily for the gas mileage. We'd heard the reports that it takes years to make back the premium, but since we owned our last car for 13 years, I figured it's a safe bet that I'll get my money's worth. Especially because I think... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192320736900 Sat, 6 Aug 2005 21:42:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_192320736900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_189306277508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andrevm - After 77,500 miles on a 2000 Audi A6 Quattro, my family set out to trade our gas-hog A6 wagon (15-17mpg) for a &#147green&#148 car, the 2005 Toyota Prius. We had been eyeing the car since it first came out, but didn&#146t need a new car for a long time... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189306277508 Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:13:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_189306277508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_189232418436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hlfbxbox - The Toyota Prius is the best car I have ever drove. The gas millage is untouchable and the features are like those of a concept car. I found the audio system is quite good. This makes a good car for everyday driving and it has the sports car look. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~189232418436 Sun, 10 Jul 2005 00:42:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_189232418436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_184990404228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hamellontrial - We bought this car because we were getting tired of our Mini and were looking for a good sedan. The mileage made this our top contender, so we got on the list. 3 weeks later, we had it and got a lot of money for our Mini in trade. The mileage has been... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184990404228 Thu, 2 Jun 2005 02:01:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_184990404228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_182143585924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drive571 - My Experience After owning a series of Volvos--whose reliability ranged from "poor" to "can we just tape over the check-engine light?"--my girlfriend decided it was time to invest in a brand-new car. And, having become quite the car enthusiast... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182143585924 Wed, 4 May 2005 14:21:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_182143585924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_181920173700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author midwestpinion - We were tired of the big van and poor gas mileage. I've had the Prius for a week. I am currently getting 48 MPG. It seems like the MPGs are still increasing. I like watching the consumption screen, and learning how to drive more efficiently. This... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181920173700 Tue, 3 May 2005 11:24:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_181920173700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_179709054596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author berhsu - I noticed the detailed reviews by the other Prius owners so I won't bore you with the basics. Instead, I'll write only about my unique experience with this car. About 4 weeks ago my wife and I purchased a Prius as her primary car. Originally she... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~179709054596 Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:06:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/pr-Cars-2005_Toyota_Prius/content_179709054596?linkin_id=8003929