Hello, come from the LEXUS group, but we have the same “MUTTER” , currently driving an RX 450h. My contribution here is intended to encourage the undecided brand changers, dissatisfied, Nörgeler and others to think about. I quote the following in short form from the car picture v. 20.01.12BILD : Completed permanent test over 100,000 km, note 1 , 4.5 of 5 stars With the Prius, Toyota demonstrates how perfect hybrid technology can work and how to maintain durable and extremely reliable aut This is an innovative fuel saving technology that has proven itself to be exemplary in everyday life. Toyota delivers long-term quality with the Prius astreine, the hybrid technology works permanently reliably. TAXIUNTERNEHMENGeneral : After 300,000 km in taxi operation, the chaff separates itself from the wheat – for used goods buyers these experiences are worth a lot of money. The PRIUS only rolls into the workshop for inspection appointments – and the whisper quiet. Very durable is still the taxi classic MB E-Class. Disappointing the Touran : DSG and TDI engines cause too much trouble. TAXIUNTERNEHMER (full names are listed in picture)TAXI Jürgen St. from Hamburg Prius II ( 8/2007 , 202,000 km ) With the Prius I pick myself up.Environmentally friendly, plenty of legroom and on 202.00 km hardly problems. A great car.Question picture : Why as a taxi so little common ?Answer : Toyota offers no special sevice for taxi customers, many are afraid of hybrid echnik. TAXI Peter K. from MunichIM fleet : 7 Prius II – 23 Prius III I’ve been a taxi operator for 28 years and I’ve never had such a low-maintenance, reliable and economical car as the Prius. Consumption average at 297,000 km : 5.8 liters. Reliability outstanding, problems Failures Except usual wear and tear do not fall on repairs to My sante fleet is switched to the Prius.BILD – ZITATE – Excerpt end. Something very personal to it. Is the German trade press rather negative reports about foreign manufactures, especially about TOYOTA /LEXUS. This has various reasons, but I would like to mention one because it was given to me by an insider and is also understandable. All media live from the edition, but also from customers who place advertisements and letzeres is a not insignificant factor. Greeting udul P.S : You may keep all the errors contained here.