Ten Things I Hate About The Toyota Prius
 

Indeed, when a better mousetrap comes from another manufacturer in the next year or two, the Prius lovers will realize that the cars they adore so much just aren’t as good as they thought!

FOURWHEELDRIFT - Aug 4, 2008

Isn't the Internet wonderful? Where else can you act completely drunk or totally mental while pretending to be an authority on something? --Ed.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it…I’ve never liked the Prius. Aside from good gas mileage, it is a lousy car. Here are the ten things I hate about the Toyota Prius:

1) It’s too small for a family: There is absolutely no possible way that I could own one and transport my two young daughters. With the seat moved into position to accommodate my 6’4” frame, the only things that will fit in the back seat are groceries.

2) It’s ugly: U-G-L-Y it ain’t got no alibi, it’s ugly, yeah it’s ugly. I understand that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this beholder thinks that the proportions are all off. The Prius is as pretty as that daughter of your mother’s friend who isn’t married despite her “great personality”.... [Read More]

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Typical octane freak.

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he doesn't like the prius...what's the problem? i don't like it either.

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Could it be that he is over the top?

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With no legitimate complaints that aren't so grossly subjective and full of hyperbole that they don't warrant a serious response?

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Americans need to learn how to pass on the left, and slower moving vehicles need to stay to the right. Then it wouldn't be so hard to get up to speed on the onramp.

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I just posted a response. It's currently waiting moderator approval.

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3) It’s loud inside: An amazing thing – when you take all the sound deadening material out, a car becomes really frigging loud at speed. A Prius seems to transmit more road noise to the cockpit than a 60’s Corvette with warped bias-ply tires. I’d hate to go cross country in one.

That's total nonsense. The Prius is easily the quietist car I've ever owned. I have driven it cross-country, to Maine on one trip, and Kansas on another. Again, it's a remarkably quiet car.

Harry

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When I drove it, I was surprised at how noisy it was. Sure at 5-10mph in electric mode its quiet, but at regular speeds its as noisy as any Civic or Corolla.

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Your reply along with Harry's is posted.