Used Toyota Prius for Sale

While I always found the idea of hybrid cars interesting, I was never truly passionate about them until purchasing this Prius. Not only is the car sleek and serves its purpose comfortably, but the gas mileage it can achieve is phenomenal. On a cross-country move with my husband and two cats, we made literally half the amount of stops for gas that we had to make previously with a different car, and the stops we DID make took less money to fill-up. That's not to mention how nice it was to have a comfortable front seat to sit in with plenty of room for boxes, bags, and two large cat pens all to fit wonderfully. As a "fun-sized" person, the fact that the driver's seat can adjust to suit my height needs makes me love this car more than any I have previously owned.

We bought a 2005 generation 2 Toyota Prius used in 2009. It had only 50k miles on it and had been well taken care of by an elderly couple who used it as a winter car in Arizona when they would come down as snow birds. We needed something more fuel efficient than our large SUV's we had. It has been a great car, with little to no issues and only minor maintenance. We have driven it across country and frequently take it on long road trips due to gas mileage performance. The vehicle is great for big city driving due to it's great performance in tight spaces....It has been a life saver in parking garages in the Seattle Metro area. The car also handles very well in the snow when we travel up to the mountains, with it's low center of gravity and heavy battery basin, the traction is great. The car has 120k on it now and we anticipate it going to double that in our ownership of the vehicle. For the price we paid 14k I can not think of a better deal on a longer lasting vehicle than what we got with the Prius. We have recommending this vehicle to many friends and some have even ended up buying their own. Newer models though, which makes us think it's time for his and her Prius in the driveway.

The exterior styling is great. Not only does it look sharp, it is designed for a low drag coefficient, which improves gas mileage. The cabin is comfortable and surprisingly roomy. There is plenty of trunk space and fold down rear seats increase this. There are large blind spots in the rear corners, which can be problematic when backing up or changing lanes. The traction battery under the rear seats make faint noises while in use, which takes some getting used to. After 2.5 years and 40,000 miles, I have not had the car in the shop other than for regular scheduled maintenance. The gas mileage is great; I get around 50 mpg on my regular city/highway mix commute. The car is very fun to drive; trying to get the best gas mileage seems like a game. The car handles well and has a low turn radius, but acceleration and braking are lower than average. One thing to note is that the electric battery does not get you as far as you might expect, and you must take care not to drain it with the air conditioner during the summer. Safety features are average for this vehicle.