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Old 03-20-2008, 10:02 AM
Tideland Prius Tideland Prius is offline
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Location: Canada
Hybrids: 2005 Toyota Prius Premium Package
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Default Re: I'm thinking of purchasing a 08 Prius, Can you tell me what you like & dislike?

I have a 2005 model with 77,000kms on it (a few things have changed of course for 2006+)

Likes:
  • roomy (in every dimension except shoulder room)
  • versatile cargo area (fold flat seats can fit a fullsize mountain bike)
  • lots of storage bins (inside the cabin and in the cargo area)
  • Smart Key System
  • compact in size (great for parking in tight spots)
  • easy to drive
  • EV mode
  • fuel efficient (of course)
  • location of speedo makes it easier to read without moving the eyes too far from the road
  • 7" MFD (lotsa potential there for mods. backup camera, DVD player, playstation hehe)
Dislikes:
  • a little low to the ground (2 people in the back and you gotta watch those bumps)
  • crappy stock tyres (upgrade if you can)
  • unsorted stiff suspension (doesn't feel as nice as other cars with a "stiff"-ish suspension such as the Legacy or the TSX)
  • A tad noisy at highway speeds (I'm coming from a Camry which is quiet so that's my reference)
  • foglights are more decorative than they are functional
  • 9-speaker JBL audio doesn't sound as great as our 6-speaker JBL system in the Camry. I think the JBL's been upgraded for 2006+ models but I haven't heard it myself.

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Mods: EV mod, VVT-i emblem, sport pedals, OEM cargo mat, JDM Prius interior footwell lighting, Sylvania Silverstars 9003ST, DICE iPod kit, OEM all-weather mats, TomTom ONE v2, LED licence plate lights.
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