Overview & Reviews
Toyota now offers a slightly decontented "standard" Prius model that lacks cruise control and heated mirrors but in exchange has a significantly lower base price.
- Outstanding fuel economy, low emissions, generous amount of interior space, easy to maneuver in tight spaces, space-age interior design, a lower price for 2008.
- Less powerful and agile than other midsize sedans, a few disappointing interior plastics.
User Reviews:
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Our 2nd Prius! - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Ryan - June 20 - 11:43 pmWe just got our second Prius, an 08. The first one is an 05. We liked the 05 well enough to get a second one. Its a nice car, good space inside, flexible with the different configuration options of the seats, big enough to carry 3 other adults to lunch, plenty of pick up, nice interior, quiet ride. Overall, Im very pleased (although Ive only had it for one day!).
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Very Pleased! - 2008 Toyota Prius
By PDXprius - June 14 - 3:46 pmWe have about 1K on our package 2 and my wife and I are very pleased. Purchased for the mileage (abt 46 so far) but also pleased with room, comfort, how quiet it is and the smooth ride.
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space port I have arrived - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Futuristic Style!! - June 5 - 7:16 pmWow! What a great car! I got the #2pkg and added after market leather and sunroof. Got the new dark blue new for 2008 and boy do I turn heads on the road. It looks and feels great. Love the feeling of the cockpit. Backup camera is a must! I have also changed my style of driving to fully optimize the fuel. It is super smooth and incredibly quiet. I look forward to having to drive somewhere just so that I can drive my new space craft... ok car.
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Experience of a former Corolla Driver - 2008 Toyota Prius
By PriusDriverInKaty - May 17 - 3:36 amI have been averaging 50 MPG in my first week of ownership, driving on the Grand Parkway/I-10/Beltway 8. The car does not handle as a peppy Corolla, but has more passenger room. The cargo space is not as big as a Corolla, but adequate to haul the weekly groceries. Be sure to buy "vehicle shield" or the road noise will get to you. As a techno-geek, I enjoy driving the car.
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Best car I ever owned. - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Bernie Neumann - May 16 - 12:13 amComfortable car which performs well. Repair costs were minimal, and fuel economy is great.
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All-round Excellent car - 2008 Toyota Prius
By charles hall - April 29 - 10:52 pmAside from some shabby fabric on the center console, this has been a superb car. Ive had maybe one repair done, and it was some routine thing they spotted at the 100k check-up. I get 48.5 mpg year round. Its quiet, and accelerates strongly at freeway speeds, like 45-75. Lots and lots of cargo space and catch-all storage areas. Only drawback? In 2008 they didnt have USB or iPod interfaces to the radio. Theres also a design flaw with the traction control (which cannot be disabled) where when you stop at a stop sign and the pavement is the least but slick with water, ice or gravel the car may move haltingly when you press the gas. This is very bad, but you learn not to try and dart into traffic except in dry weather. Otherwise the performance and handling is fine. 2016 UPDATE: One of the hybrid battery cells failed at 130K miles. The repair cost $1800 from an independent repair shop which offered a 3-yr warranty. The car is running perfectly again. I have added leather steering wheel and armrest covers to fix the decaying originals. The actual seats are holding up fine, its just the armrests and center console cover they arent up to snuff. 2017 UPDATE: Battery failed again, repaired under warranty. But at 139K miles I needed a new daily driver. Just bought a 2017 Chevy Volt. Cargo capacity with seats down is comparable to the Prius. Rear seat headroom, not so good. But with 50 miles EV range the Volt seems a noble successor to the Prius. EV performance of the Volt is outstanding. Much more acceleration than the Prius.
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You want one of these. You do. - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Doug in NNY - April 9 - 3:33 pmI ordered this unit in September 2007, just before the economy went south. It is one of the best investments Ive ever made. Dealer service has been outstanding, but all Ive ever needed has been routine maintenance. This car is a joy to drive. I bought it in part as a trade-in hedge against purchasing a next-generation Prius (what holds its trade-in value on a Prius more than another Prius?) but I will hold off until the 2011 model year. I dont buy the first model year of anything. Over-the-road economy, honest 53 mpg. Around town in dead of winter (harsh in Northern NY State), 35-40 mpg. Around-town in summer, 44-48 mpg. Not a good car, a great car. Toyotas nailed it.
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Should have bought one earlier... - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Danville Mike - February 1 - 1:53 amWith gas around $4 it was definitely time to get a more fuel efficient car. The great thing is that we dont feel were sacrificing anything in the way of comfort, ride, or handling. It is truly an enjoyable experience and we cant wait to see what the next generations of hybrids bring.
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Great car; poor tire wear - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Martha - January 31 - 5:23 amLove the Toyota Prius, but the tire wear on the original tires is terrible. I will not have my car serviced at a dealer; Sullivan Tire told me that the rear end needed shimming fresh out of the factory. I confronted the dealer and they said "that may be the case, but Toyota will not do anything about it." The tires need replacing after 32000 miles. The car isnt 2 years old yet and already I have to spend $950.
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Practical but boring - 2008 Toyota Prius
By Eartha - January 24 - 2:33 pmI cant really say anything bad about this car other than I find it really boring. I had a Honda CRX for 21 years before buying the Prius. I loved my CRX but find this car just a nice car. When people ask how I like it all I can say is it gets great mileage and is a nice care. I plan on selling it and buying a Civic, Fit or Yaris. At least I will not be losing any money as I can sell it for at least what I bought if for.
