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Originally Posted by j99civic
The battery pack was replaced at 155k miles, right after the warranty had expired. The dealer replaced it for $2500, which the seller said was a discount. It must have been a new battery, but I'll ask about that and oil use. How do I check for misfires, press the gas pedal hard in neutral? Thanks for the details.
Update: My gf said I'm crazy to look at a Prius because they're sh*tty cars.
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Depends on what you value in a car. If you value sportiness and (subjective) aesthetics, a Prius is indeed a ****ty car. If you value reliability, fuel economy and utility, it's among the best cars on the road. As for comfort, I'd say it's average to above average.
Dashboard-light plants the Prius as the most reliable compact in the last ~20 years, with data from 256,000 vehicles:
Here are subcompacts:
Notice anything about Toyota's location on these lists? I say this as a Honda guy. :P
FYI the Pontiac Vibe, Scion, and Chevy Prism are all made by Toyota.