Faults:

Seats have started to wear really badly.

Driver door has a ripped seal, leaks when it rains or goes through a car wash.

Takes a few pushes of the button to close the moon roof.

Right rear window screeches like nails on a chalkboard.

Inside light doesn't come on when the doors open.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this vehicle. One of the knobs broke when I first turned it (don't know my strength). Not a show car by any means, but mechanically awesome. Toyota engine and drivetrain - what more can I say? Will hang on to this one for a while. If only they made new ones like this!

Faults:

11/00: Rear brakes

10/02: Starter

5/04: 109,000 miles: Timing belt and O2 sensor.

6/04: Plug wire set.

5/06: Complete brake job at 138,850 miles.

3/07: Tune-up at 154,475 miles.

12/07: New clutch and transmission at 166,863 miles.

General Comments:

Bought used in August of '04 @ 110,000 miles for $2,850. Now the mileage is 167,000.

Has had frequent oil changes over the life of the car.

In 3+ years I have owned it, I've done one tuneup and one complete brake job.

Most recently the original clutch started slipping, and 1st and 2nd gear were getting noisy, so the combo was replaced.

Otherwise, no major engine repairs required.

Great gas mileage: City = 31mpg, Hwy = 35mpg.

It cruises with no strain @ 80mph (just trying to keep up with California drivers).

Upholstery and carpet with minimal wear.

Faults:

Very few things have gone wrong with this car other than general maintenance. At 255,000 miles, I had to have some gaskets replaced to fix and oil leak.

The driver's side seat belt jams in damp weather.

The headliner started coming down at 255,000.

General Comments:

The reliability of this car is tremendous. Too have so few problems with so many miles is outstanding.

I have never had the clutch worked on.

Faults:

The brakes, battery and the belts had to be replaced, but other than that, not much has gone wrong with it.

General Comments:

I bought the car last year, and it's easily the best car I have ever had. It rides just as nice as my mother's '01 Century, and it gets much better gas mileage.

I never have to worry about it not starting in the morning going to school. It is awesome going to college, as it gets super good gas mileage and the trip is around 50 miles round trip, three days a week.

The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that the belt squeaks when it's cold. and it doesn't go away until it warms up. Its only flaw.

It's the best car ever, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Faults:

110,000 miles - Driver Side Axle - $88

141,000 miles - Passenger Side Axle - $117

146,000 miles - Engine Mounts Replaced - $101.

Absolutely nothing else aside from regular maintenance:

2 Timing Belts

3 Times Front Brakes

1 Transmission Flush

1 Cooling System Flush.

On the interior side:

The trunk release latch broke at some point.

The air controls lights stopped working at some point.

One of the air control knobs broke.

General Comments:

This is probably the most reliable gasoline vehicle ever made. This is my fourth Prizm and all of them have been consistent reliable, just as this one. At this mileage I still have not touched even an alternator or starter. It starts every morning with its peculiar purrr whether it will be 110 or -30 outside. Runs exceptionally straight although I have never done an alignment on it since I have owned it. The under body and the exhaust do not show any signs of rust whatsoever and the car has been driven in snowy, salty winters every year. The air conditioner still blows ice cold and it has never been serviced in the life of the car! This car is immortal! If you are looking for a used vehicle on a budget do not hesitate and get one. This is nothing short of Toyota Corola, and even better considering the half price. The ride is moderately comfortable except the engine noise at speeds over 80Mph and there is also road noise if you buy cheap tires. You will not find anything better in this price range and possibly in any price range.