The results were good. Not only did the mileage hold up (highway mileage of 46.3 MPG vs. 48.6 MPG originally, and overall mileage of 40.4 MPG vs. 40.6 MPG), the batteries were tested, and were not worn down. That's a good thing as they would cost $2,300 to $2,500 to replace, the magazine said.
In addition, performance numbers didn't change much. 0-60 numbers were 12.7 seconds for the new 2001 Prius, and 13.1 seconds for the 2006 Prius with 206,000 miles on it. In the 1/4 mile, the new Prius took 19.3 seconds, with 19.4 seconds for the used model.
Obviously, this isn't the exact same Prius, and also, it's a pretty small sample size. But this test does indicate that there's a decent chance your Prius will hold up if you take care of it.
It's true, as Prius owners know, that replacing the tires with a different brand or model tire can significantly affect mileage and performance on the Prius. Consumer Reports didn't indicate if the tires differed from the original model.
