What do you like about your Prius?

Gas mileage and rear leg room.

 

The aerodynamics of this vehicle... how every crease and shape of the sheet metal means something.

 

At the risk of sounding cliche, I truly enjoy how driving the Prius has made me a less stressful person. Can not believe how many years I would go into battle with other road warriors trying to milk 3 minutes off my drive time. Always looking over my shoulder for cops because I was trying to 'just' speed enough where I wouldn't get caught. Yes, I was one of those people that would speed up to pass someone only to slam on brakes at stoplight. I've changed my driving style and now arrive to destinations relaxed and stress free.

 

fulltank, i can agree with you here, the prius did the same for me over the years. Wish I had the new body though...

 

Agree with this completely!

 

For what I use it for I love it's superior technology, features and design compared to same priced new vehicles. It seemed silly and illogical to buy anything more, or anything less.

 

The protective rubber ring on the outer edge of the tire to reduce "curbing" of the 17 inch wheel.

 

I like the console set up with storage below

 

I like everything! But, specifically the size (not really a compact but still fits in my side of the garage), the package I got with the navigation/bluetooth/satellite, the smart key system, and the mileage (of course)!!

 

I like everything also. After two years I also still take one more look over my shoulder as I walk away

I like the technology and the ability to monitor all of the hybrid system parameters with ScanGauge, the mileage, the low emissions, NAV/SAT/Hands Free Phone, the mpg displays, SKS, size (medium size but large carrying capacity), the comfort and handling for a car this size and price, and the interior quietness with the engine off.

This car has also made me a better and less stressful driver.

 

One thing i don't like is the position of the Four-Way flasher button. I've already put the flashers on by accident with the side of my hand when going for the "P" button. Other then that most everything is good

 

Thanks for asking. Things are going very well this 2nd time around

of course, first off...

1) my seat(ing), using all controls - if just flat out 'works'! At 6'2", it's cozy of course (I woulnd't want to be 6'5" in there, personally), but it is all quite comfortable and supportive. I'm not even putting a pad on the door armrest like I mentioned many times. It is all better than expected!

2) HSI gage - helping me drive more efficiently. I've got over the initial thrill with the 1 minute MPG bar graph, because that's after the fact, but the realtime feedback of HSI is beneficial

3) This car EVs nicely for a hybrid. Was catching 27 MPH EV almost a mile into the home tract

4) Very quiet engine and nice sounding too.

5) Bluetooth and voice activated system works very well!

6) Nearly flat floor behind front seats.

7) Did you notice even the tonneau cover is designed perfectly to hide everything even if peer in through the lower hatch glass?

8) climate control system

9) light that shines onto the shifter at night.

10) 15" wheels and plastic wheelcovers, they're pimp

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Bottom line - Best car I have ever owned. definitely no thoughts to 'keep the miles down' to sell this car in a couple years. No. This one's a keeper

 

Two years in and I still look forward to my morning drive to work. Nothing material has held my attention that long (maybe my MacBook Air as well).

I like the way the back seats fold down and it's flat with the trunk deck. Almost no gaps between the seatbacks. I put a thin utility carpet across the entire bed and it is literally like driving a small truck. I throw everything back there and I don't worry about stuff falling between the cracks.

Free SAT so far. XM has never called and I've never seen a billing on my credit card statement. Shhhhhh!

 

I love the auto up/down windows! The foot area lights are really nice too. I think my absolute favorite thing at the moment is the steering. It's so smooth and easy.

 

I find the ECO and PWR modes very useful to me due to a permanent right leg injury. This allows me to have better, smoother control of the accelerator. Since most all new cars and trucks now have "fly by wire" accelerators, I believe this would be a useful inexpensive feature on all of them. For this and other reasons, I believe the Prius would be very useful to returning wounded veterans and for that matter everyone with leg injuries.

 

I love the "B" shift.

 

Went from my truck to a Prius and saving $ 300 a month on gas !