Comments on: 2009 Toyota Prius on Hold

By: Gas Sippin

Gas Sippin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:39:55 +0000

I am a proud owner of a 2008 Prius, and I have to say that the fuel savings and technology built into this gas sippin contraption STRONGLY outweighs it’s not so stylish appearance. Although one look at the Prius, you know that its a different car. I cross the worlds longest overwater bridge (thecauseway.com) here in Louisiana every day to get to work, the Prius has not let me down and is doing exactly what I wanted it to do. Get me to work safely and leave more money in my pocket. I avg. 45-52mpg at speeds of 68-72mph. I take pictures of my screen that logs avg mile per hour and gas usage and send them to my buddies with gas guzzling vehicles. At least when they get home that evening and deciding whats for dinner, they can look at my pics and eat Crow!

By: Francois & Neola

Francois & Neola — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:13:51 +0000

We just purchased a 2009 Prius and we love it. We both feel it has a very good pick up and have no problem getting on to I95. We’ve boogyed down the road at 70MPH all week and still havent had to fill it up yet. We have over 225 miles on it so far and still going strong. There is plenty of cargo room and it is a true 5 seater. We love this car. When OPEC raises the price of oil back to $75 dollars a barrel, it wont hurt as much.

By: jean

jean — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:08:55 +0000

I have a 2007. I drive all over Dallas and back to my home 30 miles away. I drive highways and city streets.
At lowest, I get 43 mpg.
My highest so far is 61 mpg.
I’m not disappointed at all with my Prius.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:01:17 +0000

I have to add my two cents to the Prius mpg discussion… I just got back from a two-week, 3025 mile trip thru California. The car was loaded with 730 pounds of people (3), luggage, food, and assorted stuff. The AC was on for most of the trip because it was in the mid-90’s to low-100’s. I used the trip ODO so I know exactly how far we drove, and I have the gas receipts for 64.256 gallons. 3025/64.256 is 47.077 mpg. I challenge any non-hybrid mid-sized car to come even slightly close to that!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:07:49 +0000

Has anyone heard any updates on the 2009 Prius, specifically what the gas mileage may be and when it will be released? We’re trying to decide if we should buy a 2008 now, or wait until the 2009 supposedly in Spring. Thank you!

By: sean

sean — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:50 +0000

Hi,I was going to buy a prius but after investigating it I’m not.It looks like toyota has a glitch in some of their cars of them accelerating out of control.Their are only two real reports that I looked at of this happening so the problem is not that far reaching.That in itself still would not keep me from buying one because it doesn’t seem to be a real big problem,but it’s what toyota did in response to these glitches that makes me want nothing to do with them period.The first story is of a michigan man driving on the hwy. in cruise control,he pressed on the gas to pass someone when he passed the car he let off the gas but the car continued to accelerate to a speed of 90 mph.He managed to stop the car by jamming on the brakes and then cutting the power off on the shoulder of the hwy. Toyota took the car to a place out of state,Toyota returned the car to the man and told him there was nothing wrong with the car.Toyota should have replced that car with a new one,the damage done to the car during that was probably severe.The car also ran into the tow truck that was their to tow it.The other story you can go to yahoo web search and type in(the news reports of the prius accelerating out of control) and watch the video.Toyota is shitting on these poor people and saying it was the drivers fault.What kind of customer service is that?

By: Jerry Scroggins

Jerry Scroggins — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:24 +0000

There are plenty of responses to the original comment about Prius mileage. I have been driving since 1965 and although my 2007 Prius may not be the most fun ride I’ve ever had, it is the most practical and ethically sound investment I’ve made.

My 20,000 miles validate my wise choice and with gasoline approaching $4.00/gallon, I feel like the smartest guy in town! I even got a cool license plate that matches my intent: ECO SVR1

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:13:54 +0000

I am concerned about the comments on this site and others made about snow performance. Are those drivers using studded snow tires with their Prius? In some parts of the U.S. few or no drivers changed tires over in winter even if snow is expected. I live in Anchorage where most drivers change over to winter tires for the mid-fall to mid-spring season. Am I right to assume regular seasonal tire change-over would resolve the problems people are noticing? Or is it another issue that the car isn’t good for snow regardless of using studded snow-tires?

By: Leroy Brown

Leroy Brown — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:22:53 +0000

That, my friend, is a secret held closely by Toyota. At this point, we’re sure that the batteries will still be NiMH, not Lithium Ion like we originally though. But as far as specs / power / mileage etc, it’s all speculation. There are some great deals on the current generation Prius though, so all is not lost if you can’t get an 09 just yet.

By: nick

nick — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:19:53 +0000

I am interested in the 2009 Prius. The dealerships will not say when it is due in the showrooms. Any ideas? I have a lease turn in for april 24th 2008, got an extension for 3 more months hoping that will be able to switch to a prius at that time. any info would be appreciated. also, are there any big changes expected, I heard reports about the increased MPG and battery type. Thanks in advance. – Nick