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2010 Toyota Prius

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Roy S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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10/25/2018
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If miles per gallon is your primary goal

I bought the 2010 Prius because I had a job that required a lot of travel. The company paid 55 cents per mile and I on;y needed a seat for me. No other equipment had to be carried, so the Prius was a perfect fit traveling and had all the needed extras. There was a good radio, a good air system, maps, vision when you backed up, easy to handle, and much more. I still like it even though I very seldom use it now.
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EDWARD L.
2010 Toyota Prius
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03/28/2019
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Nice vehicle, expensive to repair.

The Prius is a very reliable vehicle. It'll start at -40 F (not advisable) after a couple tries even if it's not plugged in. I've had block heaters in all my Toyotas and routinely leave them plugged in when temps are going below 0. Except for emergencies, I avoid starting any vehicle when the temps are bitterly cold. I've owned this Prius since May 2017. It is a salvage vehicle and was rebuilt very well and included a comprehensive list of part replacement.. Salvage vehicles are thousands cheaper to buy: I've bought them several times before from reputable 'flippers' and they've worked out very well. That said, the best of Toyotas are accompanied by expensive and (I think) unreasonable repair costs. The first major fix on mine was the cooling fan and its components. This is a Toyota part: no reliable after-market sources. The cost to replace this fan and some smaller, peripheral issues was north of $1000. The part just failed: nothing to do with being a salvaged vehicle. The next major fix that showed up was the passenger-side headlight/marker lights. Every Toyota I've owned had this issue. The problem is in the factory wiring: gauge is too small to carry the current. You'd think there'd be a recall on this but, nope. This project costs north of $800. I'm not doing that fix: I can buy a LOT of bulbs for that money without compromising safety. Would I buy another Prius? Yes. Would I buy another salvaged Prius? Yes. They can be found cheap enough to put money into them and still make sense. Some flippers even offer good warranty's AND all recalls apply to salvaged vehicles as well. At the end of the day, you know what you're driving
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MICHAEL S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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08/23/2019
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Don't treat a Prius like any other car when it comes to a cooling issue

IF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT comes on, or the TEMP GAUGE starts showing the car is overheating - STOP IMMEDIATELY and DON'T drive it ANY MORE! PRIUS' does not use a mechanical water pump - it's an ELECTRIC pump - and it it, or the Thermostat, goes out there is NO water circulating thru the engine AT ALL! Meaning a very., very short time to a Blown Head Gasket! READ the Owners Manual,. very carefully, to learn all the other "quirks" in the car design. IF you maintain the vehicle properly, it's a fantastic, economical, comfortable machine. Just stay on top of the maintenance.
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GARY S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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05/24/2020
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Excellent, but....

Toyota seems to have a problem with door seals; our Prius and or prior RAV4 both experienced frozen-shut doors in winter. Also, if we can be alerted that tire pressure is low, surely the car "knows" which tire, so why doesn't it tell us? I wish the odometer registered tenths of a mile. Other than these few quibbles, it's a car I can't complain about. And that's almost a first for me.
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RINALDO V.
2010 Toyota Prius
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11/11/2020
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Prius 2010

I bought my Prius new by trading in my Big SUV. Cost of the Prius was offset by the savings in gas. This was my second Prius, the first being a 2003. Loved both of them for easy driving, low cost to operate and very economical services. Never had any mechanical issues with either one. Today my wife has our third one, a 2016 model which is excellent as well. I commuted long distances for my work with both almost 500,000 miles, and would do it again.
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Kathleen B.
2010 Toyota Prius
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10/15/2021
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Wonderful Car

I have been driving a New Beetle with transmission problems. It was my dream car. But the Prius is a dream to drive, such a savings with gas, but a little difficult to learn. Hight tech but high savings!
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Jim G.
2010 Toyota Prius
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10/23/2021
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The Facts on the 2010 Prius

The good: fuel economy and reliability. I have no trouble getting an average for the entire year of the EPA rated 50mpg overall. Cold weather here in Illinois messes with my fuel economy in the Winter, but the Prius makes up for it in the Summer. Plain and simple: cold makes the electric motor less efficient, forcing the gas engine to run more, which uses more fuel. Warmer weather makes the electric motor more efficient, having the opposite effect. I bought my 2010 Prius new. As of the posting of this review, it had roughly 162k miles on it, and I’ve yet to have a mechanical breakdown- so far, living up to Toyota’s reputation for reliability. Let’s not forget hatchback versatility- makes the 2010 Prius practical for everyday living. The bad: performance- pitifully slow car, designed to squeeze every inch out of a given amount of fuel, not to go fast. Braking is good, but not great. Handling is about average- certainly not an exceptional corner cutter. The 2010 Prius’s demure stature doesn’t allow big hauling jobs. The summary: dependable, practical, fuel-efficient transportation that will please penny pinchers and environmentalists alike. Just be patient when passing, and don’t try to transport massive loads of cargo.
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ELLEN / JEFF R.
2010 Toyota Prius
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06/07/2022
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I love my 2010 Prius

I love my 2010 Prius and have driven it on many long trips as well as around town. It gets great gas mileage and is a gem to drive. I love the hatchback and it has come in handy on many occasions. It was the first year that there was the Power Drive button for climbing hills and this makes it a better car on long drives.
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GARY S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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06/21/2022
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Great car, but could be better.

I don't know why Toyota door seals are not truly watertight, especially in winter. Several things about the cabin layout could be improved. Windshield visors should be on sliding arms; when the sun is from the side, they're worthless.
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David K.
2010 Toyota Prius
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03/18/2015

everything I thought it would be

perfect commuter car
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IRENE S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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04/06/2015

Best car we've ever had in fifty years of owning cars

We currently own two other vehicles besides the 2010 Prius; a convertible Solara and a Tundra. The Solara is a fun car for nice weather. It is not practical for hauling little kids around in car seats. We need the Tundra for pulling a horse trailer and for yard debris and DIY home improvement projects. We have owned station wagons, SUVs, coupes, sedans, and other pickups over last fifty years. Our Prius is the best, all-around car--ever. It seats five including two car seats. The solar panels keep our dogs ventilated and us too. The seats easily fold down to carry boxes or other supplies up to six feet long (five feet without poking into the front seats) without getting wet. Before, I would have to wrap cargo in a tarp to carry in the bed of the pickup. The ride is solid, and the car holds the road on windy I-205 bridge crossings. Visibility is good. Plenty of power for climbing hills, accelerating/merging onto freeways. Reliability is great. Then there's the fuel economy that makes stuck in traffic easier to bear; it isn't burning gasoline when idling. It's cute and practical. No vehicle does everything. We don't expect the Prius to haul a horse around or seat six people. It's perfect for what it does day after day of errands and commuting and weekend jaunts to the beach.
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STEPHEN L. B.
2010 Toyota Prius
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04/07/2015

dependable

Love my Prius. This is the 5th one I have bought. Never had a break down. Mostly driven in the city. Love the fact that gas station stops are infrequent. Has plenty of power. Is easy to park. Comfortable.
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Doug G.
2010 Toyota Prius
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05/18/2015

2010 Prius

I really like this car. Great gas mileage and comfortable ride. It is not a sporty model but is very well behaved in handling and performance.
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CYNTHIA H.
2010 Toyota Prius
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06/02/2015

Great

Love it
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IRENE S.
2010 Toyota Prius
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06/23/2015

Best car ever

1. Solar sun roof since discontinued. Automatically keeps inside temp the same as outside. No returning to super hot car. Opens for fresh air 2. Practical. Seats five. Back seats fold down to easily carry six foot by forty inch cargo. Split seats allow child car seat on one-third of the back seat and two thirds down for cargo (like the family dog). 3. Great gas mileage 45 mpg city; 50 mpg highway; no stress when stuck In traffic and running on the battery. Plenty of zip.
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Freddy M.
2010 Toyota Prius
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08/18/2015

good

good
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DAVID G.
2010 Toyota Prius
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09/15/2015

Am amazingly roomy cargo area.

We are able to load two power scooters plus luggage for three people and two dogs. The mileage enables us to visit family in the Midwest frequently in comfort.
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JAMES G.
2010 Toyota Prius
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09/16/2015

Love it! Love it! LOVE IT!

I absolutely love my Prius! Her name is Scarlett O'Hybrid. Scarlett has never given me any grief since day one. She has been dependable as the day is long. I love her electronic key features and her ability to alert me if anything isn't quite kosher, from tire pressure to trying to lock the key inside, etc. etc. Her gas mileage is fantastic. I love that she only takes regular gas and how often I don't go to the filling station. I can't say enough good things about her. I look forward to a great and long lasting relationship!
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VERNON J.
2010 Toyota Prius
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10/01/2015

PRIUS

I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT MY PRIUS !
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CARL L.
2010 Toyota Prius
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10/28/2015

2010 Prius.

Reliable with absolutly no major problems and certainly great at the gas pump.
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