2006 Toyota Prius

Pros: $10,000 gas savings (over 10years), ride, quietness, roomy, fast, well made, durability.

Cons: Rear visibility, vague steering, increased fuel use from heater and A/C.

The Bottom Line: Not flashy for impulse buyers. It's roomy, comfy, speedy, quality. Gets high miles per gallon, low soldiers per gallon. Psychology and politics aside, it's a great mid size car.

Review: Surprisingly Excellent I put 5,000 miles on this car in the first 2 weeks. I filled up only 8 times while driving 65 MPH all over Arizona, Nevada and California through mountains and mostly on freeways. This car costs nothing to own and is a nice ...

Pros: Performs as advertised, is Toyota quality, many standard features, completely ingenious, saves money

Cons: A Corolla is cheaper, requires slight skill to get 60mpg

The Bottom Line: Today's hybrids have few drawbacks. With rising gas costs, can you afford not to own one?

Review: The dealer didn't give us much of a discount on our 2006, Seaside Blue, tech package Prius. He didn't have to. The demand for the Prius right now is so unholy that the car we looked at on December 23, 2005, a silver '05 Prius, was gone when we checked ...

Pros: Great quality and fuel economy and a fun, practical car to drive.

Cons: Spendier than non-hybrids, unknown long-term maintenance issues.

The Bottom Line: The Prius is an outstanding value across the board in terms of quality and performance. It is a pleasure to drive and a pleasure to pass gas stations.

Review: The 2006 Prius is the latest in the continuing development of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system. This technology is being applied in the Highlander and two Lexus models, all of which are designed for performance with economy whereas the Prius is ...

Pros: Second best gas mileage on the market, but far more practical than the Insight.

Cons: Price adds up quick. Toyota love to nickle and dime you to death. Availability limited.

The Bottom Line: One of the best all-around cars on the market today.

Review: I got pulled into the buying process for my sister's new Prius. I thought she was nuts. I was wrong. I was very impressed. I have driven a V6 Accord with everything on it for the last 6 years, and I didn't think highly of hybrids, until this car. ...

Pros: Impressive gadget Environmental statement

Cons: Expensive

The Bottom Line: I like Prius, but it's not for everyone. Read carefully about it before you buy it!

Review: We've all ready how spacious it is, and how good it is for the environment, etc. But here's an opinion of someone who's owned one and enjoys driving a car. (My other choice was Mini Cooper-S). What other 'non-prius' owners say: I get comments both ...

Pros: MPG! Quirky, but in a good way.

Cons: Poor seats, Toyota nav system.

The Bottom Line: Even with small to moderate attention to the car, you will achieve impressive fuel economy. And... it's not a compromise.

Review: Well, I have nearly 1500 miles and six weeks on my 2006 Prius, so I finally feel qualified to write a review. I've leaned towards performance for quite a number of years. Perhaps that was in reaction to my first car (a used '81 Olds Cutlass Supreme ...

Pros: Unbelievable mileage Lotsa interior room Cool dash display screen

Cons: Too firm seating Obstructed rear view Rearview mirror set too low

The Bottom Line: Buy one of these and help stop global warming, war, and the proliferation of oil executives.

Review: Last year my husband called me and said "I've ordered a Prius". I'm a tree hugger, but his motivation is to "stick it to" the oil companies. It took 5 months to arrive and then a. long. time. at the dealership to get the instructional speech and some ...

Pros: Great ride, better acceleration than my previous Camrys and good fuel economy.

Cons: Poor rear visibility and gas mileage that is good, but not what is advertised.

The Bottom Line: Some adjustments to make, but BUY IT!

Review: I purchased this car after owning 3 consecutive Camrys because I thought it was a prudent thing to do AND I didn't really have to compromise on what I wanted in a car. That being, the driving experience, comfort and affordable. I am NOT the status ...

Pros: Dependable, cost-effective, cheap on gas and upkeep, high tech, high MPG, carpool lane!

Cons: Less horsepower, definitely cannot compete with a sports car, but I love it anyway!

The Bottom Line: Great MPG, roomy, good for the environment yet large enough for a family car! Best hybrid on the road thus far!

Review: Ok, so I am more eco-aware than a lot of people, but I never really thought of myself as one of 'those' people. You know, the type to do something drastic, like driving a hybrid. Somehow, though, my feelings changed when I realized I could use the ...

Pros: Gas mileage, interior, Toyota reliability

Cons: Lack of sex appeal, definitely not a luxury car

The Bottom Line: Fun, novel and environmentally friendly, but I can't justify the purchase by gas mileage alone. I just wanted one.

Review: I have only put 100 miles on my 2006 Prius so far and have achieved 45 MPG. This is twice what I've gotten with any other car I've owned and better than my 1100cc motorcycle, which achieves approximately 42 MPG. So far I'm very pleased with the Prius. ...