Used Toyota Prius for Sale in Chicago, IL

The Toyota Prius 2nd generation car is a surprisingly and dependable car. I've had it for going on 11 years and it still keeps chugging along well. Like any car it needs maintenance, but I luckily have not had to fix any of the hybrid components of the car. It was advertised as having mileage in the 50s to 60s, which did not pan out in real-world driving. It's more like upper 30s to high 40s, depending on environmental circumstances and the aggressiveness of the driver.

The Prius has met or exceeded almost all of my expectations. I was looking for a car with great gas mileage, and I'm extremely satisfied with the Prius--I get around 45-55 MPG depending on my driving. This adds up to a lot of savings each year. While it took a while to get used to, I like the style of the Prius. It's fun and distinctive. The best part of the design is the hatch back, which opens up a roomy rear storage area. When you fold down the back seats, it's large enough to move pieces of furniture or lots of groceries. The console in the front is one of the most distinctive aspects, but it's a bit too large and takes up a lot of space in the front. Still, it gives a lot of good information about fuel efficiency, etc. While the Prius definitely isn't weak, sometimes there's not as much power as I sometimes need. This isn't a problem in the city, but on the highway I sometimes wish it had a bit more kick. Overall, the Prius is a great car for driving in the city. It's good for trips to the suburbs for shopping or just quick trips around town. It's a fun little car with a lot of space and excellent fuel efficiency.

I loved my Prius. It seems to last forever. It was very obvious when it needed maintenance, which was very little. Oil changes needed when lights come on. Great sound system. Great gas mileage. It takes me on many a pleasant road trips.