Comments on: Toyota Prius Review Long Term Introduction

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:24:19 +0000

Over here we aren’t even aloud wind turbines in domestic use and our solar panels on our roof is only aloud to be 5kw system max.And if they became full electric cars they would have a plug that was only installed bye the electrical companies that own it and they would charge a lot more.This way how it,is is cheaper,just buy one and you will see its great as it is.maybe just design the look a bit better.Another great thing when you buy a second hand prius is when you look at the miles ,as we say in australia kms on the clock that is how far the car and engine has travelled.But on a normal car the engine doesn’t stop at lights and in stand still traffic.So when it reads 150000kms the motor could be double or more.good luck on that.5 years driving my car in the city is probably equal to 8 years in a none hybrid.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:27 +0000

why make the prius grid connected until the electrical companies are solar or wind powered or wave motion hydraulic systems.or solar kinetic storage system set ups.petrol to charge batteries is better right now than using electrical companies using fossil fuels.

By: FOOL

FOOL — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:59:57 +0000

Your a dickwad, lots of 2008′s itechs for UNDER $20k

Frugal is 100% CORRECT

GET A LIFE YA FOOL

By: Fat Tony

Fat Tony — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:30:07 +0000

I’D prefer to drive a Crown Vic than a P…Pr… I can’t even make myself say it.

By: stifler

stifler — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:43:32 +0000

can anyone tell me the real figures regarding service costs on a prius…
thought id find it on this article…i was wrong, but at least i have the chance of asking prius owners reading this…Pls, how much does it cost to own one (maintenance/service cost)

By: The Real Car Fanatic

The Real Car Fanatic — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:58:57 +0000

Frugal, I challenge you to find a 2007 Prius I-tech for sale in this country for 20k! You won’t, what you will find is a 2005 with 100,000 kilomteres or more on the clock, well except for the 2006 model with 41,500 kilometres which has been on carsales for three months ( which begs the question what is wrong with it if he wants high Km 2005 money for it?).

Cheapest 07 Model I can see starts at 25.5 k and you can get a brand new Fiesta Econetic for that money, full warranty, no kilometres on the clock, more fuel efficient, lower emissions, a better handling car and you know the history of the car because it’s just been built.

I re iterate, you are a moron.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:16:12 +0000

The Honda Clarity (etc) is really the direction that all car makers should. Batteries do not cut it really.

By: lazybones

lazybones — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:23:21 +0000

Time for Prius to go Diesel Rick. But i’d agree its a stepping stone to pure electrics. EV’s will have a slow uptake due to various limitations and infrastructure. So until then the Hybrid will be king.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:19:08 +0000

One line:

“I LOVE THIS CAR”

Good reporting A/F

If you have time to google, you can buy BIGGER battery conversion kits for them, gets down to 2L/100km……

I am in the market for a 2007 I Tech Prius, can you find a better car for $20k?

Cheers

F-0

By: The Real Car Fanatic

The Real Car Fanatic — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:41:42 +0000

True, I’d rather fork out for a BMW 120D and have a spare 7 K or so, at least the Bimmer would be more fun to drive whilst saving money on fuel and the environment.