2006 Toyota Prius Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by coalcandy
A member in Virginia, United States
Fuel economy
Excellent fuel economy - 42.5 mpg average.
Audio & nav systems
In dash nav is great although it has some quirks with unknown addresses for 70 year old buildings in large urban areas. JBL audio good, but not as good as basic Volvo. Bluetooth for phone very convenient and worked well.
Front seat support & comfort
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had.
Materials & workmanship
Leather seats looked saggy at less than 25,000 miles with a careful lightweight driver. Leather thin on door trim and scuffed easily.
Insurance cost
Insurance rates high and value plummeted.
Safety & braking
Headlights turn off while driving, a problem that Toyota will not acknowledge. Electronic stability control malfunctions putting car in unsafe situation.
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