...As part of a larger global recall involving more than 400,000 vehicles, Toyota is announcing that, in the U.S., approximately 34,700 Echo and Prius models from 2001 and 2002 may have a faulty connector in the crankshaft. While no injuries or accidents have been reported, in worst-case scenarios the...

In less than 3 years with slightly above 75,000 miles (mostly highway) I've gone through one gas tank, six tires, a windshield, and a transmission. Nothing has been covered under warranty. I've been stranded three times. This vehicle does not live up to its hype and the national Toyota office has been no help....

We were looking for a replacement for my wife's 1995 Avalon, which she uses primarily as an around-town commuter car. We were interested in an environmentally-friendly car and pre-ordered the Prius with all the bells and whistles, sight unseen, based mostly on the hype and positive reviews. When it came in and we finally got to drive it, we bought it on the spot. Toyota really listened to their customers and this second generation Hybrid is terrific...

We waited for the Prius to be out for a couple of years, then purchased a new 2004. A neighbor bought a 2002 and loved it, which made us take a closer look. Hence the purchase of the 2004. This little car is something else. We like the roominess, comfort and the tremendous mileage. Although we don't get the advertised mileage in town....quoted at 60mpg....we average 43mpg. The highway mileage is about as advertised, at 55mpg. With only 1500 miles...

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