2009 Toyota Prius User Reviews

Pros

This is my 2nd one. When you're driving in snow,get snow tires.

Cons

rides rough & the seats are not comfortable for long trips. Our S-40 is much better for trips

Purchased As New

This is our 2nd Prius & I have driven over 80,000 miles in the two. I got an "honeswt 50mpg on my last tank. The screen showed 48.9.
our 06 didn't do as well. They do well in snow if you put on an aggressive A/S tread or snow tires. Obviously you won't get the good mpg's. Stopping in snow is the same on all vehicles.

My biggest complaint is the seat comfort. I complained on our 06 & no change in the 09. My wife & I get stiff backs from 2-3 hour drives.
Listen up Toyota, assuming you read these.

It is tops for headroom & backseat leg room. I have carried eleven 5 gallon containers in the back with the seat up (550 lbs.) The hatch back with fold down seats give it a lot of flexability.

Compare the Prius to Jettas, Golfs, & other cars in it's price range.
I found it favorable for my needs. The Hondas are too small & the Fords are pricey. I assume that Ford is still using Toyota's pre 2004 hybrid technology.

I Hoe this was helpful...
JimfromUtaaaah