I got one for my son's first car, safe, great mileage, no way he's racing it, at first he hated it but now he can't imagine driving a non hybrid. His friends even came around after a road trip and they all saw his car was the cheapest when they split gas. Safe to say it was a sound purchase
i have one, its realy the most practical even now, i cant even kill it with lpg added (im taxy driver), it will last forever, but u can hang ur but on the door and u will see its not the most expensive metal used for this car, so in car accident old mercedes will smash it. (srry for my english)
Once you go Toyota, you'll never go back, and I can thank Scotty Kilmer for that. I just purchased my new-to-me 2010 Prius 4 trim, which I traded my 2000 Sienna CE for. I made a smart move because I needed a gas saver.
@@wturner777 Drive Toyotas for more than 15 years, the last 12 years first a Prius 3 and now for 6,5 years a Prius 4, the best car in the world. Toyota is the brand I like for several reasons. Real 3,5l/100km averagely is one of them. Reliability and being troublefree are others. The design of the Prius 4 is very good because it is extravagant and futuristic more than any boring mainstream car.
I've owned my 2nd gen for 13 years same batt pack 230,000 miles all I've ever done is clean the buss bars on the on the pack. Oil changes, minor up keep.
Have a 2009 with 133,000 miles, absolutely love it, I was car shopping and starting looking into the Prius, after seeing all the positive reviews on TH-cam videos just like this one! Never seems so much positive. Decided to get one. Best car decision I ever made! My friends are jealous of how much MPG I get!
I finally bought one today! A 2012 with sunroof and leather. Feathered the throttle on the way home and achieved 70+ mph. Coming from a lifted Toyota Tundra 😹
I own two of these 2nd Gens. Perfect car for teenagers because they are reliable, cheap to fuel and inexpensive to purchase now. I will only buy these cars for the foreseeable future.
Thank you for your review, for over a year I have been looking for a used Prius, just purchased one this week - 2005 package 4 Prius, 160,000 miles @ $4,500.00. the word Toyota has sold me on this car, within a few days of driving it has been an amazing car at 52mpg.. 👍👍
I have a Lexus RX400H but one think I love about Toyota/Lexus hybrids is the ice cold AC system and how relax you are while driving it. I love the prius.
Buying my first Prius this coming weekend. Gen2. Very excited!!! I’ll just have to keep my Trackhawk from eating it LOL. Excellent video brother. Thanks for sharing
I completely agree with everything you said. I have a 2011 Prius that I absolutely love for its smooth, quiet, reliable drive with very low maintenance costs. I'm honestly surprised that more people don't drive a Prius!
I couldn't agree more!! I have a 2008 and have slightly over 260k miles on it. I've had one issue with it a few years ago that required an $80 DIY repair, and going to change the serpentine belt tomorrow. I don't think I would get anything other than a Prius for normal driving
Great insight and advise. Love the Prius. This is my third one and absolutely love them. Can use it for car camping - lots of fun!, for work driving and since installing a battery inverter it can supply basic A/C current to the house for a number of appliance during a storm outage. Sooo versatile. Must people like I was don’t really understand the different applications available on a Prius. Thanks again!!
That’s so cool. My wife drives our 2020 RAV4 hybrid and I drive a used Corolla and a Land Cruiser PZJ70. What battery inverter would you recommend if I need 220V ?
I have a 2007 Prius i used for uber for 3 years, i put a lot miles on it ...still running like new car,also i use for power outages as a generator i got the inverter and everything.....great car love it
1st Owner of an 05. 2 decades later every works perfectly. Japanese made from another time. These gen2 are the most beautiful too, before the jagged edge designs. Love my Prius! Will never sell.
I have a 2015 prius... 1st brakes at 100k miles.. water pump replacement at 110,000 miles... thats it, besides maintenance and tires.. Still going strong at 122k miles.
The Prius will be my first car.. not sure what year it will be but will finally have my class d test in April 15 2022, wish my luck.. long live the Prius!!
I got lucky and found a used 2008 Prius with Touring package ( upgraded "European-like" suspension that minimizes body roll) and its actually fun to drive! According to Consumer Reports, the larger 16 inch wheels shorten braking distance by about 10 - 12 feet (dry-wet)
I'm in the market for a good reliable commuter car. I think I may go with a Prius as much as I'm not the biggest fan of how it looks. Looks like there's more pros and cons so.
I updated my prius 2007 into plug-in hybrid with the latest 20 kWh Nissan Leaf batteries. It's still running strong after 17 years! Incredible! Best car ever !
My first family car will be this vehicle, since it is really reliable! My man and i could care less about “sports cars” as if right now we are needing a car that’s MPG is above average since we do live in California now! :) (ps. thanks for the video makes me feel better about purchasing!)
I'm considering a 2005 with 112k miles, clean title 1 owner car, for S8k. A family member used to have a similar one several years ago (got totaled by a texter), I had the chance to drive it numerous times. Far from exciting or inspired, but it gets the job done quite affordably.
I bought my first ever hybrid car, a 2007 Prius, a couple of weeks ago. It only has 93,000 miles on it. I can’t believe I waited this long to buy a Prius. Probably just my pride.😂
I have two, a 04 and a 05. Both get over 50mpg in warm weather, 47-48mpg in cold weather. Just to sum it up, you can't drive like you mad at the world to get good mpg.
All the people you said laugh 😂 if you say that you love your Prius. I have a Prius and I Laugh all the way to the bank 🏦 with the thousands I have saved all these years. My Prius has 300,000 miles and he feels like a young pup.
Thanks, I was wondering if you can put a bicycle in a Prius and your video answered a lot of my questions, including that one. Your dog is cute, too! Thanks for your video.
I wanted to carry more bicycles around when doing road trips with the Prius, spending a few hundred dollars on bicycle carriers, you can put two bikes (without removing the front wheels) on the roof, and three bikes hanging off of the trunk (without a tow hitch).
😎 The Prius is the most practical car on this planet. It's not cheap it's inexpensive to own. It's fun to drive like a gocart. The gen 3 is the best imo. I love the fact the gauges are not hid behind the steering wheel & the console is perfect. Just needs a light underneath the shifter. And to think I thought I never would buy a car again. The new ones need the gauges put back up on the center of the dash. Enjoy
I need a good work commute car 2 hours a day going and coming I test drove a 2005 Prius with 200k milesfor about an hour I couldn't believe the MPG i was getting 50 MPG i was sold and bought it and put on 50k miles myself and I haven't had any issues what so ever. I made one upgrade and got Apple carplay installed. I'm going to drive this thing until the wheels fall off!
EXCELLENT from detroit-canton-AnnArbor Michigan . good info im about to get a used Prius . sounds like it pays for it self in 6 months thx excellent stealth camp 🚗 car
Bought an 08 45k miles 1st week catalytic converter stolen 😭 $3800 fix from local Toyota dealer was on back order 5 Prius ahead of me. Anti theft shield dealer $399 me priceless 😎 add to cart 😊
@@VehicleHunter Thats cant be for a new battery pack. For that cost, he probably replaced the bad cells with used ones that were still good. They could last maybe a couple of more years. But not 10. A fully new battery pack is like $3000
Just got a 2013 Prius c with 96k miles on it, looking forward to it lasting another 200k miles! However I am kind of kicking myself for not getting the standard Prius just for the sake of space because my C is fully loaded with tools and I’m out of room already lol.
Thanks for your video! I'm thinking about buying a 2007 Touring, 179K miles, Leather, Nav, New Hybrid Battery 2020. looks pretty good inside/outside, the seller is asking $7,300 - What do you think?
Just bought 2007 Prius 228k It my fourth Prius I have owned I desperately needed a reliable car that can drive me 35-45 mpg I slightly prefer Gen Prius more durability
so where did you get the price of only $400 to replace battery??? even if you do all the work yourself tht is way cheaper than i found in my research...thanks for sharing
You can get reman'd blades for $25/pop. There's 28 of them on a regular Prius, last I checked. Replacing all of them yourself would net $700. If you have a multimeter & only replace the bad cells, you could be anywhere from that $700 all the way down to maybe a couple hundred bucks.
This 2006 obviously isn’t in the rust belt, like my otherwise reliable 2004. The best mileage with mine, on a good day, gets about 44-46 mpg. Not bad, for a 20 year old car with 164k…..and with the original hybrid battery.
In love with my Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. It was only 25K, new in 10/2007. Its garage kept and the original battery has no signs of weakness, perhaps due less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections ? The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself without taking the bumper off and are much brighter than the originals. Ran it 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better and a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 53 MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED. Great sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. In time, it will become a classic antique vehicle saving me more and debt free living. The beautiful large display with sharp graphics is like being in a space ship. Especially when a malfunction is coming, the instrumentation lights up including the triangle of death. It’s an adventure vehicle!
$400 = deal of a lifetime expect $1500 if shop around can expect to spend $2000 if not diligent in your search $3000-3500 or more with dealer (or brand new) and cheap can mean shops that have only a 1 year warranty (when new guaranteed for 10 years, 150,000 miles in CA) $1000 or less and the battery has been lightly refurbished and will be a forever question mark
Hello! I got the same model as you, Prius 2006 with 120000 miles 3 days ago and I really like it. But have one question for you: where can I find a hybrid battery for 400$? Thank you!
I've never seen anyone in the forums I'm part of mention the generator failing. Only the battery after 10 years or so and the brake actuator which was recalled, then gen 3 cars tend to have head gasket problems around 200-300k miles it seems.
@@MylesV oh yeah, factory gen3 head gaskets are two-ply and make Subaru head gaskets look good. Only reason they make it the distance is cuz you don't make shit for power. Fel-Pro head gasket fixes that.
I got it locally, it was refurbished and bad cells were swapped and in exchange i gave him my old battery. I found him on craigslist at the time, but plenty of FB marketplace doing the same. On this preius the batteries are becoming more scarse. So try to get one of the later prius batteries if you can so they last longer.
If a person is looking at buying a used Prius, is there any TEST that can be performed to know if the battery is good or is failing/worn? Also, if the used Prius cars are so reliable, why would someone sell their used car? Can we assume that there's something WRONG if someone is selling a used Prius?
People sell their cars for many reasons. Yes, sometimes they sell them because of an underlying condition. But sometimes people want a change. Many prius owners have gone off to the Tesla full electric world. Or maybe their families got bigger and needed a bigger vehicle. If the battery is failing there is going to be a triangle with an exclamation point on the dash. But you should get dr prius app and obd2 and scan it.
I just heard so might be wrong. Cant toe if break down. Wont run on petrol without main battery. 10 hour labour plus very expenseive to swap hidden gen. 4500 cost of main battery. Which takes 20 minutes to change. A real drsigner would make it 1 minute swap. Id not let such a car leave my workshop. Id have demoted the no go on gas only designer to floor sweeper. Or started my own factory rebuilding them correctly. Pitty in my many years as a mecanic toyota were reliable easy to fix.
I got one for my son's first car, safe, great mileage, no way he's racing it, at first he hated it but now he can't imagine driving a non hybrid. His friends even came around after a road trip and they all saw his car was the cheapest when they split gas. Safe to say it was a sound purchase
i have one, its realy the most practical even now, i cant even kill it with lpg added (im taxy driver), it will last forever, but u can hang ur but on the door and u will see its not the most expensive metal used for this car, so in car accident old mercedes will smash it. (srry for my english)
Got my 2009 prius last year 2021, BEST car I ever bought! Great for camping inside! Toyotas are reliably solid!
I bought a Prius in 2013 new. Still running amazing at 203k! Life long Toyota guy now for sure.
Once you go Toyota, you'll never go back, and I can thank Scotty Kilmer for that. I just purchased my new-to-me 2010 Prius 4 trim, which I traded my 2000 Sienna CE for. I made a smart move because I needed a gas saver.
I bought a used Toyota Tacoma 6 years ago and it is crazy how good it has been thus far
@@wturner777 Drive Toyotas for more than 15 years, the last 12 years first a Prius 3 and now for 6,5 years a Prius 4, the best car in the world. Toyota is the brand I like for several reasons. Real 3,5l/100km averagely is one of them. Reliability and being troublefree are others. The design of the Prius 4 is very good because it is extravagant and futuristic more than any boring mainstream car.
I've owned my 2nd gen for 13 years same batt pack 230,000 miles all I've ever done is clean the buss bars on the on the pack. Oil changes, minor up keep.
Make sure you clean the battery fan
@@barnes80 oh yeah I replaced it about 5 months ago😂
Best hybrid need fo hybrid now a days to survive
My 2008 is garage kept and I’m hoping my busbars have a little corrosion since my battery is good
Have a 2009 with 133,000 miles, absolutely love it, I was car shopping and starting looking into the Prius, after seeing all the positive reviews on TH-cam videos just like this one! Never seems so much positive. Decided to get one. Best car decision I ever made! My friends are jealous of how much MPG I get!
How is it holding up? I want one but Scotty Kilmer said they don’t last too long after 100k miles
@@GunGlutton My 2006 Prius with 310k miles and still increasing every day.
Mine has 300 thousand miles and running fine. It’s a 2004.
I have an 04, 156,000 miles runs like a Lexus and I spend $25 bucks to fill the tank and I get over 400 miles per tank!
I absolutely love the Toyota Prius.
Agreed, kinda underrated car
@@brandon6541 Not for those, who know how good it is. Indeed very good as the best car in the world.
I finally bought one today! A 2012 with sunroof and leather. Feathered the throttle on the way home and achieved 70+ mph. Coming from a lifted Toyota Tundra 😹
Nice
How much did you pay for your 2012 Toyota Prius?
I own two of these 2nd Gens. Perfect car for teenagers because they are reliable, cheap to fuel and inexpensive to purchase now. I will only buy these cars for the foreseeable future.
got one yesterday for $6500... only 110k miles, rides great, clean, first hybrid love it!
Hey, i'm looking to buy one, is it safe to do your own maintenance on them ? :)
@@lukasweertz1108 i do. Similar to other cars
That was the best review i’ve ever heard! I’m getting one tomorrow!
Thank you for your review, for over a year I have been looking for a used Prius, just purchased one this week - 2005 package 4 Prius, 160,000 miles @ $4,500.00. the word Toyota has sold me on this car, within a few days of driving it has been an amazing car at 52mpg.. 👍👍
I see one for 2005 Toyota Prius 200,000 miles for $2500 only issue stain marks on the seat should I get it am need of a good reliable cheap car?
I have a Lexus RX400H but one think I love about Toyota/Lexus hybrids is the ice cold AC system and how relax you are while driving it. I love the prius.
Buying my first Prius this coming weekend. Gen2. Very excited!!! I’ll just have to keep my Trackhawk from eating it LOL. Excellent video brother. Thanks for sharing
I completely agree with everything you said. I have a 2011 Prius that I absolutely love for its smooth, quiet, reliable drive with very low maintenance costs. I'm honestly surprised that more people don't drive a Prius!
I couldn't agree more!! I have a 2008 and have slightly over 260k miles on it. I've had one issue with it a few years ago that required an $80 DIY repair, and going to change the serpentine belt tomorrow. I don't think I would get anything other than a Prius for normal driving
Mine has way over 3 hundred thousand n still runs fine n has power its weird
What exactly does a serpentine belt do ? I have been advised to replace mine on my car soon .
Great insight and advise. Love the Prius. This is my third one and absolutely love them. Can use it for car camping - lots of fun!, for work driving and since installing a battery inverter it can supply basic A/C current to the house for a number of appliance during a storm outage. Sooo versatile. Must people like I was don’t really understand the different applications available on a Prius. Thanks again!!
That’s so cool. My wife drives our 2020 RAV4 hybrid and I drive a used Corolla and a Land Cruiser PZJ70. What battery inverter would you recommend if I need 220V ?
I love the idea of using it as a generator
I have a 2007 Prius i used for uber for 3 years, i put a lot miles on it ...still running like new car,also i use for power outages as a generator i got the inverter and everything.....great car love it
How do you use it for power outage?
I 100% agree. My 2012 Prius is a fantastic car. It's particularly great for city driving where driving fast isn't important.
Best Prius review I've seen yet. Great Video 🤌
Thank you so much!
1st Owner of an 05. 2 decades later every works perfectly. Japanese made from another time. These gen2 are the most beautiful too, before the jagged edge designs. Love my Prius! Will never sell.
For 2006, it's well ahead of its time.
I have a 2015 prius... 1st brakes at 100k miles.. water pump replacement at 110,000 miles... thats it, besides maintenance and tires.. Still going strong at 122k miles.
Real car guys love the Prius. I own a Skyline but my Prius is my fav.
Love the review.. I had actually settled on buying a used insight. But I'll reconsider.
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I own three 2nd gen. Love them
I plan on buying this car, as it it will be my first car. I’m still in High school, next year I will be a senior. Seems like a great steal.
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I bought the exact same car, a prius gen 2 2006 two weeks ago and it is also my first car. Im really happy to have it, it is very fun to drive...
@@jaihind9043 nicere
Just bought one 2008 with 97 thousand miles first car drives nice and the way gas is going mpg on a prius is going to be nice
@@nuova911danielvance someone stole my Cadillac converter so be careful bro
The Prius will be my first car.. not sure what year it will be but will finally have my class d test in April 15 2022, wish my luck.. long live the Prius!!
I got lucky and found a used 2008 Prius with Touring package ( upgraded "European-like" suspension that minimizes body roll) and its actually fun to drive! According to Consumer Reports, the larger 16 inch wheels shorten braking distance by about 10 - 12 feet (dry-wet)
I'm in the market for a good reliable commuter car. I think I may go with a Prius as much as I'm not the biggest fan of how it looks. Looks like there's more pros and cons so.
Great video man. I'm looking for one now. It hard to find one with low miles. But that is just a testament to how great they are.
I updated my prius 2007 into plug-in hybrid with the latest 20 kWh Nissan Leaf batteries. It's still running strong after 17 years! Incredible! Best car ever !
Wow! Is there a kit you can buy?
@@KeltikUKR I know a company based in Finland that sells all the necessary parts That's his utube .@pistokehybridi2174
Driving experience is fantastic. It is quiet and relaxing.
*** Protect your Catalytic Converter on your 2nd Gen! Great car to commute in. :)
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@@sharkboyjuan Because the 2nd gen "Cats" are one of the top cars for this kind of stuff....
Like the video and perspective...thanks!
Still have 2005 prius with more 300.000 km. Love it and usually bring my bike like you
My first family car will be this vehicle, since it is really reliable! My man and i could care less about “sports cars” as if right now we are needing a car that’s MPG is above average since we do live in California now! :) (ps. thanks for the video makes me feel better about purchasing!)
Right on!
I'm considering a 2005 with 112k miles, clean title 1 owner car, for S8k. A family member used to have a similar one several years ago (got totaled by a texter), I had the chance to drive it numerous times. Far from exciting or inspired, but it gets the job done quite affordably.
I love it. I am looking forward to buying this.
get a camry if you want something that lasts 3 decades
I bought my first ever hybrid car, a 2007 Prius, a couple of weeks ago. It only has 93,000 miles on it. I can’t believe I waited this long to buy a Prius. Probably just my pride.😂
I have two, a 04 and a 05. Both get over 50mpg in warm weather, 47-48mpg in cold weather. Just to sum it up, you can't drive like you mad at the world to get good mpg.
All the people you said laugh 😂 if you say that you love your Prius. I have a Prius and I Laugh all the way to the bank 🏦 with the thousands I have saved all these years. My Prius has 300,000 miles and he feels like a young pup.
Thanks, I was wondering if you can put a bicycle in a Prius and your video answered a lot of my questions, including that one. Your dog is cute, too! Thanks for your video.
I wanted to carry more bicycles around when doing road trips with the Prius, spending a few hundred dollars on bicycle carriers, you can put two bikes (without removing the front wheels) on the roof, and three bikes hanging off of the trunk (without a tow hitch).
@@tealmer3528 Thanks for the update, that's very interesting to know!
I added a hitch in a back for bikes
Driving this 5 years, 100k miles in it now and 17 years old ,my only problem is that isn't that good on gas anymore, must check o2 sensor.
😎 The Prius is the most practical car on this planet. It's not cheap it's inexpensive to own. It's fun to drive like a gocart. The gen 3 is the best imo. I love the fact the gauges are not hid behind the steering wheel & the console is perfect. Just needs a light underneath the shifter. And to think I thought I never would buy a car again. The new ones need the gauges put back up on the center of the dash. Enjoy
Great video I will check them out, sure do like them,...
I need a good work commute car 2 hours a day going and coming I test drove a 2005 Prius with 200k milesfor about an hour I couldn't believe the MPG i was getting 50 MPG i was sold and bought it and put on 50k miles myself and I haven't had any issues what so ever. I made one upgrade and got Apple carplay installed. I'm going to drive this thing until the wheels fall off!
I love my prius
I got one a third GEN and I love drag racing it I don’t win a lot but I have fun doing it🎉
driven for 10 years. total agree.
EXCELLENT from detroit-canton-AnnArbor Michigan . good info im about to get a used Prius . sounds like it pays for it self in 6 months thx excellent stealth camp 🚗 car
Bought an 08 45k miles 1st week catalytic converter stolen 😭 $3800 fix from local Toyota dealer was on back order 5 Prius ahead of me. Anti theft shield dealer $399 me priceless 😎 add to cart 😊
How much did you pay for the car?
Where are you finding new batteries for $400? Thanks
I think i found this guy on craigslist. $400 with install!
@@VehicleHunter wow what a deal!
@@VehicleHunter Thats cant be for a new battery pack. For that cost, he probably replaced the bad cells with used ones that were still good. They could last maybe a couple of more years. But not 10. A fully new battery pack is like $3000
Did you actually take him up on that? Sounds like it's probably a gamble on an old unreconditioned one
I never did
I like my prius 2012 and my 2017 corolla hybrid.
I like my 2016 Prius 4, the best car in the world!
I found a Toyota Prius for 2900 2008 is it a good price ? It has 199k miles on it
Just got a 2013 Prius c with 96k miles on it, looking forward to it lasting another 200k miles! However I am kind of kicking myself for not getting the standard Prius just for the sake of space because my C is fully loaded with tools and I’m out of room already lol.
you know cleaning those head lights is easy and you will see much better at night...
Thanks for your video! I'm thinking about buying a 2007 Touring, 179K miles, Leather, Nav, New Hybrid Battery 2020. looks pretty good inside/outside, the seller is asking $7,300 - What do you think?
Well, did you get it?? What do you think of it?
Personally I don't think I'd spend over $6k ish
I found one 2005, 163k miles, $6k, great condition and I’m very happy with it. It runs great. Love the gas mileage / average 45 mpg.
Thank you :) good review, very informative.
i love prius
I have a 2006 also with 246k miles, sadly someone stole the Catalytic converter the other night. I want to fix it up to watch it roll over 300k miles
Just bought 2007 Prius 228k
It my fourth Prius
I have owned
I desperately needed a reliable car that can drive me 35-45 mpg
I slightly prefer Gen Prius more durability
So excited!
Very curious, where did you get the $400 cost for a new battery? Are you talking about batteries from a scrapyard or some other way?
I think I am going for a CT 200H... undercover Prius 🤣
We have in Europe the Toyota Auris hybrid. That car is even better then the Toyota Prius.
I'm looking for one now, I've heard stay away ocrm 2010, due to piston rings. Thx.
brought home an 09 yesterday, clean, very nice great price!
@@cliffdariff74 How much u paid?
and headgaskets
I have one 2010 executive 260000km ,no problem at all,love it 1:24km
Im 75 its a bitch to get in and out
$400 for a new hybrid battery? Leave a link for that please
Great car 👍
$400 to replace the battery pack! That’s a lie!
so where did you get the price of only $400 to replace battery??? even if you do all the work yourself tht is way cheaper than i found in my research...thanks for sharing
It was a local guy.
You can get reman'd blades for $25/pop. There's 28 of them on a regular Prius, last I checked. Replacing all of them yourself would net $700. If you have a multimeter & only replace the bad cells, you could be anywhere from that $700 all the way down to maybe a couple hundred bucks.
Whoever hates, Toyota Prius does not know what it’s like to also be hated
This 2006 obviously isn’t in the rust belt, like my otherwise reliable 2004. The best mileage with mine, on a good day, gets about 44-46 mpg. Not bad, for a 20 year old car with 164k…..and with the original hybrid battery.
Nice, this one is Maryland. I think i might just be outside the belt, but still manage to get some rust :)
In love with my Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. It was only 25K, new in 10/2007. Its garage kept and the original battery has no signs of weakness, perhaps due less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections ? The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself without taking the bumper off and are much brighter than the originals. Ran it 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better and a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 53 MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED. Great sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. In time, it will become a classic antique vehicle saving me more and debt free living. The beautiful large display with sharp graphics is like being in a space ship. Especially when a malfunction is coming, the instrumentation lights up including the triangle of death. It’s an adventure vehicle!
400$ battery where is that at lol! I been looking at hybrid battery all over 1200$
Prius it’s my future car 🙏
Where would I get that battery pack you mentioned for $400?
The guy is a local to the DMV area of Washington D.C. where are you at?
Vehicle Hunter I am in New york
I’m in that area, I would love to get that guy’s contact info please?!
$400 = deal of a lifetime
expect $1500 if shop around
can expect to spend $2000 if not diligent in your search
$3000-3500 or more with dealer (or brand new)
and cheap can mean shops that have only a 1 year warranty (when new guaranteed for 10 years, 150,000 miles in CA)
$1000 or less and the battery has been lightly refurbished and will be a forever question mark
But my question is what will happen if a Toyota presious from behind and a battery got messed up
Can’t agree with you more, a rational long term car, thus I would get one for road trip / camping usage, are you selling it ?
Where can I find one? Considering that my place is ROckingham NC. Thanks
so what years are bad?
A white car gets the best mileage and highest comfort level.
Tell me where I can get a new battery for $400.
Question?….where did you get those seat covers? Thanks
small which is great for parking
1:00 - "You can buy a new battery pack for ... oh ...$400" - I call BS ;)
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I love the Honda Prius. 2:05
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Honda Insight 2011 and put 286K miles has been great, cheaper up front than Prius.
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I got the same model as you, Prius 2006 with 120000 miles 3 days ago and I really like it. But have one question for you: where can I find a hybrid battery for 400$? Thank you!
Nowhere.
No where in America can you buy a BRAND NEW HV battery for a Prius for $400.00 NO WHERE! Rebuilt ones are $450.00 if you install it your self...
WHERE you getting a battery for $400 I'll take 10
I changed cars all the time but only my prius stays as my Daily drive. My big gas guzzlers stay home
Why didn't you mention that when the generator fails it's a $6,000 repair and that's if you don't even go to the dealership
Never heard of a prius generator failing. Have you had your prius generator fail?
Extremely rare.......somebody got a quote to see.......$2500.
I've never seen anyone in the forums I'm part of mention the generator failing. Only the battery after 10 years or so and the brake actuator which was recalled, then gen 3 cars tend to have head gasket problems around 200-300k miles it seems.
How the hell do you kill the starter/generator...
@@MylesV oh yeah, factory gen3 head gaskets are two-ply and make Subaru head gaskets look good. Only reason they make it the distance is cuz you don't make shit for power. Fel-Pro head gasket fixes that.
1:53 do you wanna bet on that?
You look very insecure.
@A Sensible Young Man judge people based off of looks and 1 comment alone… that’s such a telling way of a secure mind
Battery pack $400!? WHERE?
I got it locally, it was refurbished and bad cells were swapped and in exchange i gave him my old battery. I found him on craigslist at the time, but plenty of FB marketplace doing the same. On this preius the batteries are becoming more scarse. So try to get one of the later prius batteries if you can so they last longer.
If a person is looking at buying a used Prius, is there any TEST that can be performed to know if the battery is good or is failing/worn?
Also, if the used Prius cars are so reliable, why would someone sell their used car? Can we assume that there's something WRONG if someone is selling a used Prius?
People sell their cars for many reasons. Yes, sometimes they sell them because of an underlying condition. But sometimes people want a change. Many prius owners have gone off to the Tesla full electric world. Or maybe their families got bigger and needed a bigger vehicle. If the battery is failing there is going to be a triangle with an exclamation point on the dash. But you should get dr prius app and obd2 and scan it.
I dont care how reliable it is.
I’ll never own a non hybrid toyota
I just heard so might be wrong.
Cant toe if break down.
Wont run on petrol without main battery.
10 hour labour plus very expenseive to swap hidden gen.
4500 cost of main battery.
Which takes 20 minutes to change.
A real drsigner would make it 1 minute swap. Id not let such a car leave my workshop.
Id have demoted the no go on gas only designer to floor sweeper. Or started my own factory rebuilding them correctly.
Pitty in my many years as a mecanic toyota were reliable easy to fix.
El Pollo Loco's car....
It's 800 euro's overe here