I used to work at a Toyota dealership when these 3rd Gen came out & took the Prius for joy rides all the time. It was quite, great MPG and easily hit 70 MPH on the Hwy without even knowing it because of it's great Co drag.
I just bought a 2012 Lexus CT200h. Same thing as a prius 3rd gen. Single owner, mint condition, all services on time from Lexus. But I am concerned about the egr and hybrid fan. Would you recommend as preventive maintainance?
I was able to get an aftermarket hybrid battery put in my 2008 Gen 2 Prius for about $1,400 (6 year warranty). Aside from routine maintenance at $200,000, it runs like a charm.
I wish I had one with that few miles. I'm retired and only drive about 3,000 miles a year. I have a 1997 Toyota Camry that I purchased new and it only has 133 horsepower and weighs more than the Prius and I've never felt it was underpowered and have never had a problem accelerating on the highway.
Congrats on the new daily! A few years ago, we rented a 2012 Prius to explore the southwest,. We put a TON of miles on it, and It was honestly such a great road trip vehicle! I totally get why people love these!
I brought a new pruis in 2012 the only thing that went bad was the dc inverter at 120,000 miles it would had cost me 4k to get it fix ,good thing i was under warranty. 10 years or 150k I change my spark plugs at 100,000 miles, change front brakes or the back breaks dont remember at 140k miles . I changed the inverter coolant and engine coolant at 100k miles i changed my oil every 10,000 miles it currently has 160,000 miles original hybrid battery .Best car i ever had i save $5k when ever my hybrid battery goes bad i will buy a new from Toyota better they having a car payment.
Kirk, love your review. I own a 2013 with the sun roof and solar panel. Purchased it new, has 70k so far. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I do like the the color that you have more than the gray that we have. Other than normal maintenance, one set of new tires, new wipers and one start up battery in the rear there's nothing else to say. Flawless! I removed the hub caps and was going to buy the center caps, until I realized that my gas mileage dropped. The center caps are much to expensive for my wallet. So the hub caps are back on. Thanks for your videos PEACE
My BIL has this identical car in silver. The fans from solar roof power do NOT give AC and ONLY runs a ventilation fan to keep it cooler. Reliable as stink and he's pushing 125K miles.
My Prius is a 2009 3rd Gen with 200,000Kms and the Hybrid Battery still works Perfect... Drives a few KM on EV only mode and works at all speeds in normal mode even like 120Kph
@@KirkKreifels Same, I might get one next year. (I could even buy the redesign too, the trim level names are now XLE and Limited respectively, plus AWD. I'd want AWD for the Prius.)
I have a 2012 Prius Two, been handled rough, was a rental car initially. I'm the fourth owner, one accident. 120,000 miles now, and runs excellent, no issues. Even has a bent strut, and I don't even notice lol. Love the car, and I always used to chime in on the Prius jokes in the past. Not anymore.
@@alaancnery At 230k now… engine runs great, but the “check hybrid system” warning popped up for the first time the other day. It went away, but I’m afraid it’s a sign of weak cells. Gonna clean the bus bars and check their voltage… wish me luck !
@@itoohavedreams I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for the answer. Its the original battery and no job done in it, right? Let me know how things going on over there.
I had a 2010, unfortunately i had to sell that car to Copart because the engine had too many problems with oil burning, egr related stuff. It was a good car to me but only lasted 181K for me and I took really good care of it.
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it. Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last. Im confused, pls help me out.
I agree, your model was best looking so far. Really creme puff and loaded, looks like I would have owned it as I maintain my Lexi (2- RX 350’s/2010&2016) meticulously.
Kirk Kreifels yes thinking about it. I’d really like to see the next gen Prius Prime... I had a 2013 plug-in Prius which I bought new and really liked but it didn’t have enough EV range. So I went to Tesla but miss the reliability and ease of service.
Priuses last for a while. Drove my 2003 Classic (original owner) for 207k miles before upgrading to the 2020 Prime last year. It was still on the original brake pads with 7mm front/3mm back. Super low maintenance vehicle. Sad to say goodbye to a still functional vehicle but tax breaks were too good a deal to miss.
@@KirkKreifels Toyota can't Prime/PHEV their entire lineup fast enough. Fully electric drive is such a "lexurious" experience. It's so jarring when I'm on the highway and the battery runs out and the engine kicks over. You can feel it running and it seems, for lack of a better word, so primitive. I can see why people geek out over Teslas. Also, 1500 miles on a tank of gas is a great benefit.
Yes I feel the same way when the regular Prius hops onto the gas engine...priming everything is the goal, and as battery technology improves, we could see full BEV and more range-extender type vehicles
Just got one of these with only 75k miles. Had the choice between a solar roof 4 and ATP 5, picked the 4 and loving it. Installed a CarPlay Alpine receiver and plan to keep this thing forever. I drive nearly 20k a year so this is a pretty good mpg upgrade from my old 09 Corolla XRS. Any updates on your Prius?
Third gen prius is nice, but there is the EGR/pvc valve which need careful attention. Problems with EGR/pvc valve can lead to blown head gasket, bent piston rods and blown engine in short order.
@@KirkKreifels oh, you mentioned future update formats - wondering if you could put some emphasis on cold weather performance (MPG, driveability, etc.) I'm in SE Wisconsin and when the snow comes, it can be inches or feet. The real issue is the low temps (wind chill?) In Nebraska, it's more the rapid drops in temps and ice (if I remember correctly from my Offutt days). Thanks again for the work and looking forward to more (especially what the new Sequoia will be)
Overall weather is very similar to Wisconsin..but we may have more drastic 24-hour temperature drops/rises. I look forward to some extreme weather Prius testing.
I upgraded mine a bit with things like a Sports Air Filter that goes into the standard air box... Do servicing myself and its faster than 10 seconds in Performance mode
My 2011 Prius, which I bought used, has 243k miles. It's been the cheapest car I've ever owned to maintain. In August, the original 12v battery tested at 100% after I left the parking lights on and it had to be jumped. At 225k miles I finally had to get new brakes and rotors. It's showing possible signs of a major issue which I am not happy about as there is no car I'd rather drive than this Gen Prius.
As you were driving I was thinking “man that looks a lot like Leavenworth” and then boom a UNMC/NM logo flashed by. I had no idea. Haven’t been into the office at UNMC for over 2 months.
I'm looking at one of these to purchase next week as my crummy Accent has bit the dust. Best car I ever had was a Toyota, and I drive mine until the wheels fall off. Since I'm working from home maybe 7K a year going forward. This was helpful, thank you .
@@TheMartinez09 Yeah so far my Prius has held up. No issues or maintenance yet tbh. Even took a trip to Pennsylvania which was 1200 miles away from me. Been driving it everyday.
Seriously considering a third gen prius to replace my 20 year old corolla. Want minimum maintenance and fuel costs, and a used third gen is something I can afford. Also thinking about the ct200h, which might be more comfortable and ride better, but the prius is cheaper and easier to modify (mainly stereo). Not very fast cars, but I've got a motorcycle to go fast with :D
I'm in the process of buying a 2013 Prius Four just like yours, except it's silver. In truth I don't really like the Prius that much, it's extremely hard to diagnose problems and can be incredibly expensive to fix them. BUT it saves me about $1700 a year in fuel since I drive 1,000 miles a week. That alone makes it worth having.
On 2011. My family and I moved from New York to Pennsylvania. My dad was getting a Pruis but he couldn’t afford it. So instead he got a 2011 Corolla LE.
Great purchase! I, too, prefer this generation over the new ones... Love that red and tan combo, plus the sunroof .... Would you ever do an aftermarket sunroof? I have a 2012 Plug-In Advanced, which I love, but I miss having a sunroof. My previous car was a 2008 smart fortwo, and I loved the clear roof. I've been of the impression that all aftermarket sunroofs are a bad idea... Thoughts?
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it. Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last. Im confused, pls help me out.
I'm in the process of buying a 2012 plug-in Prius with about 150,000 miles. I don't have it yet because the banks were closed on New Year's Eve about 3pm. I did take it for a test drive. I was concerned about the slow acceleration. My other Hybrid is a 2010 Ford Fusion with 240,000. That accelerates way faster but is less efficient. I have a feather foot in my driving style but the one I drove had me a little concerned. The one I drove had a few cosmetic imperfections but seems like a really great car. I'm going to try driving some other Priuses to try to get an idea of how it should accelerate. I never owned a Toyota before. I'm hoping for reliability and efficiency. Batteries can be a concern I have also heard the generator can go out around 200k or so and can cost a lot to fix but I might do it myself as I'm a pretty good mechanic. I have to agree if it doesn't have problems it has to be one of the slowest accelerating vehicles I ever drove. For efficiency sake I'm willing to accept that. Since it's a plug in the efficiency may be over triple that of my non plug in 2010 Ford Fusion. My Fusion Hybrid had about double the efficiency of my 2005 non hybrid Ford Focus. The Focus was zippier. I'm thinking of the Plug-In Prus as a giant, electric bicycle. I love bicycles.
Hello Kirk great video. Do you have a plan to upload more videos of your Prius ? Maybe a good one could be showing how the maps and apps included on the display audio system works? Thanks
I honestly don’t get why the Prius gets so much hate, yes it doesn’t have the best styling or isn’t the fastest but those two besides it’s not really a bad car.
I just picked up a 2012 as well with 76,000 miles and it’s kleen! I didn’t know or was aware of all the functions! You cleared up a ton, great quality and great content thank you. Have you ever taken it to the snow? Let me know please!! Thanks again
@@KirkKreifels thank you! I have a Lexus IS 350 a 2006 and man between that and my wife’s Tacoma I was spending around 6-800 in gas. It was cheaper to buy a new car with a payment than it was driving those. What sux is my Lexus had 245 thousand miles or so and the tranny is slipping. I’ve replaced all the solenoids and fluid multiple times but nada! I’m torn if I wanna sell it because it’s such a fun car and I’ve put a lot into it but my wife’s buggin to sell it haha! Thanks for the quick reply my brutha!! Have a safe and great Sunday!
I have a 2013 Prius C level 4. It’s a dream to drive. I of course have the Nickel metal halide hybrid battery. Since the Prius is a rolling computer on wheels, you would almost have to rebuild the car computer(s) to convert to Li ion battery instead. A side comment about your wife’s dead hybrid battery. Most early failures of the hybrid battery are due to clogged cooling fans under the back seat (didn’t know this for the first 8 years of ownership). You MUST take the rear seat cooling fan grill off and clear the cooling fan of any carpet fibers, pet hair at least ever year, and give the fan blades a good shot of W-D 40 ( you would not believe the amount of fibers/pet hair and debris I dug out of the fan). If the battery is kept cool, the $3k hybrid battery replacement can be delayed up to 250-300 miles before you have to replace it PS, you can clean the filter of the cooling fan yourself ( the dealership will charge you a fortune to vacuum it) Make sure blankets and stuffed animals don’t block the fan intake grill in the back seat (easy to do). I keep mine in ECO mode all the time (55-64 mpg). If you do quick hills in ECO mode, the mode is designed to push gas efficiency over acceleration. It never bothered me, but you can turn ECO mode off on long hills if it bothers you. Keeping this car “until the wheels fall off” 😵💫
I have a 2010 Prius 5. Loved it until it developed a significant oil burning problem. Kirk, make sure to check your oil regularly. Mine currently burns 1 qt every 500 miles. I have 122k miles on mine. According to forums, the 2010-2014 have this issue. Be careful.
Also make sure you change the oil every 5000 at least I wouldn’t go 10k. I have a 2010 and it does burn oil but I also have 150k. I became aware of the issue at about 130k. Currently it burns 1 quart every 1000 miles.
Doubt you’ll notice- but as a sweet 16 from my parents they got me the 2012 Prius for highschool and to get to school I have to take the highway so one morning I was on my way to school and accident happened and I was close to it so to avoid it I slammed on breaks and when I left school the ABS light came on why is that?
Although changing out the battery yourself is fairly simple, although a bit tedious, I would caution folks if they decide to do it themselves. This IS a HIGH voltage battery. Toyota techs go to school to learn how to safely work on these batteries. This battery can kill you if you do not handle it properly.
My left turn signal, high beam light, and parking/emergency brake lights doesn't display. However, they are all functional. What do you think is the issue?
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it. Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last. Im confused, pls help me out.
Judging by the taillights (the 'half-cathedral' configuration) and the fact that the wheels under the plastic wheel covers are black, and not silver, I think you've got a 2013, not a 2012. The car may have been sold at the end of 2012, but it's model year 2013.
The prius got the face lift in 2012. 2011 had the older tail lights and rims. My 2012 I bought looks just like this one, different color and it's a Prius 2 not 4
At 11:10 I get the same reaction to people as they see my Prius is not a threat but when I drive around my F250 Diesel people just get out of my way, lol
Kirk you didnt answer on why you didnt get a lexus! You stopped at reason 1...hehe. That car though...except for the headlights that look old and the colour of the LED instrument clusters, it still looks mighty fresh. It is definitely better looking than current gen prius even with the facelift.
I have pruis 2012 160,000 same owner I save a lot of my money I paid it in 3 years. 7 years not having a car I love it am California highway patrol I make $8500 a month, so yeah I have money to buy a new hybrid battery lol
Prius peeps. I have an opportunity to buy a 2011 Prius V with 35k miles I don’t want to buy one so old. It’s a beautiful car. I’m buying a Prius to travel the us before I croak . Any suggestion are welcomed please and thank you
Try getting a Kia Soul to last over 200k miles no matter how well you take care of it. Toyota quality you pay for up front in the price and smile for a long time afterwards. Of course if you dump a car every 4 years who cares right?
Love the Prius. You don't buy a Prius to be a race car. Everyone knows that. Stop complaining that "it's slow as hell" - well duh, it wasn't designed to be a fast car. It will go fast enough in everyday traffic, so no worries.
Kirk, I am deeply distressed about the fate of your Matrix. Based on a Corolla , the Matrix was a very straightforward car yet you could not find a mechanic in the Cornhusker State to diagnose the issues. What up with that? BTW you failed to mention what you paid for your new ride.
Update, bought a 2006 loaded Prius. When I got home it smelled like farm. Pro Tip when you test drive cars take off your masks. Time to clean the vents!
Here's the link to the OBDII sensor I used to check my prius battery health:
amzn.to/2XxP0Pz
I used to work at a Toyota dealership when these 3rd Gen came out & took the Prius for joy rides all the time. It was quite, great MPG and easily hit 70 MPH on the Hwy without even knowing it because of it's great Co drag.
I just bought a 2012 Lexus CT200h. Same thing as a prius 3rd gen. Single owner, mint condition, all services on time from Lexus. But I am concerned about the egr and hybrid fan. Would you recommend as preventive maintainance?
I was able to get an aftermarket hybrid battery put in my 2008 Gen 2 Prius for about $1,400 (6 year warranty). Aside from routine maintenance at $200,000, it runs like a charm.
is this…satirical
He meant 200,000 miles. Mine is 2014 and has 230k. Like new!
I wish I had one with that few miles. I'm retired and only drive about 3,000 miles a year. I have a 1997 Toyota Camry that I purchased new and it only has 133 horsepower and weighs more than the Prius and I've never felt it was underpowered and have never had a problem accelerating on the highway.
I absolutely love Toyota. Such a RELIABLE car brand.
Amazing car! I just bought a 2015 Prius three weeks ago and I love it
This Prius Gen had the BEST aesthetic shape! Love the LIGHT Bisque interior! Bought my 2012 Prius V this year after comparing all models.
Congrats on the new daily! A few years ago, we rented a 2012 Prius to explore the southwest,. We put a TON of miles on it, and It was honestly such a great road trip vehicle! I totally get why people love these!
Thanks mate!
when you loock at the tesla model Y you can easily see where elon took the inspiration, this prius is very special with the solar roof on it
I brought a new pruis in 2012 the only thing that went bad was the dc inverter at 120,000 miles it would had cost me 4k to get it fix ,good thing i was under warranty. 10 years or 150k I change my spark plugs at 100,000 miles, change front brakes or the back breaks dont remember at 140k miles . I changed the inverter coolant and engine coolant at 100k miles i changed my oil every 10,000 miles it currently has 160,000 miles original hybrid battery .Best car i ever had i save $5k when ever my hybrid battery goes bad i will buy a new from Toyota better they having a car payment.
I forgot my water pump with bad @150k that was easy fix dealership wanna to charge me $900 to get it fix i seen video on TH-cam.
Kirk, love your review. I own a 2013 with the sun roof and solar panel. Purchased it new, has 70k so far. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I do like the the color that you have more than the gray that we have. Other than normal maintenance, one set of new tires, new wipers and one start up battery in the rear there's nothing else to say. Flawless! I removed the hub caps and was going to buy the center caps, until I realized that my gas mileage dropped. The center caps are much to expensive for my wallet. So the hub caps are back on. Thanks for your videos PEACE
any issues or things one should know about the solar panel roof?
My BIL has this identical car in silver. The fans from solar roof power do NOT give AC and ONLY runs a ventilation fan to keep it cooler. Reliable as stink and he's pushing 125K miles.
I just bought one of these and can’t wait to drive it
I have a 2013 Prius Prime I bought 5 years ago. I love mine!! I only have 38,000 miles on mine! I'm proud!!
I feel the same way about driving my Prius. It's engaging trying to get the best mpg.
My 2011 Prius is at 132k miles going strong Kirk! :) Love it, bought it last year at 8 years old at 107k miles!
Congrats! That's great. Mine is still short of 50k lol
How’s the hybrid battery on it? Have you tested its life percentage?
Love the Prius I plan on getting a 2017-2019 corolla for my first car
Same, I'm 16 but where I live you need to be 18 to drive
18?! Where do you live?
Sasha Bernaz really?!? Here in Ohio you start at 15 1/2 you go through Drivers ed and 16 you get your license
@@KirkKreifels France, well Dubai but I'm moving to France soon
That's a downer. Here you can drive at 14 if you live in the countryside
Apparently, if you upgrade to a lithium battery replacement, the 0-60 times improve. :)
This is my Car too... But I'm in Australia and it's called the Prius iTECH which has the Solar Roof and also Rader on Cruise
My Prius is a 2009 3rd Gen with 200,000Kms and the Hybrid Battery still works Perfect... Drives a few KM on EV only mode and works at all speeds in normal mode even like 120Kph
Love this Prius Four, Kirk! It's one of my favorite inexpensive cars Toyota's ever made.
It's great! Hope to own it for a long time
@@KirkKreifels Same, I might get one next year. (I could even buy the redesign too, the trim level names are now XLE and Limited respectively, plus AWD. I'd want AWD for the Prius.)
@@KirkKreifels Same with me.
Just bought a silver one just like this...2012 with 114K in super nice condition
I had the second generation and i loved it. You have to drive one to understand the technology and the hype of this car.
I have a 2012 Prius Two, been handled rough, was a rental car initially. I'm the fourth owner, one accident. 120,000 miles now, and runs excellent, no issues. Even has a bent strut, and I don't even notice lol. Love the car, and I always used to chime in on the Prius jokes in the past. Not anymore.
I also have a 2012 Two... 208k miles!
@@itoohavedreams still runs good?
@@alaancnery At 230k now… engine runs great, but the “check hybrid system” warning popped up for the first time the other day. It went away, but I’m afraid it’s a sign of weak cells. Gonna clean the bus bars and check their voltage… wish me luck !
@@itoohavedreams I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you for the answer. Its the original battery and no job done in it, right?
Let me know how things going on over there.
I just bought a 2015 Toyota Prius C and love it.
More please. My daughter is buying a 2012 with the solar roof also.
I had a 2010, unfortunately i had to sell that car to Copart because the engine had too many problems with oil burning, egr related stuff. It was a good car to me but only lasted 181K for me and I took really good care of it.
Yes that EGR issue on third gen prius, if not properly maintained can quickly escalate to blown head gasket, bent piston rod and blown engine.
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it.
Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last.
Im confused, pls help me out.
I agree, your model was best looking so far. Really creme puff and loaded, looks like I would have owned it as I maintain my Lexi (2- RX 350’s/2010&2016) meticulously.
This model of Prius 2006 /2012 are the best selling second hand car from America and it is very useful in Cambodia now!
Smart choice! I drove Prius for 7 years before going to Tesla, I may be back though. These cars are awesome.
Yes a Prius prime would compliment your ls500 well!
Kirk Kreifels yes thinking about it. I’d really like to see the next gen Prius Prime... I had a 2013 plug-in Prius which I bought new and really liked but it didn’t have enough EV range. So I went to Tesla but miss the reliability and ease of service.
Tesla hasn’t been reliable?
@@richguev thanks for the laugh. See my Tesla ownership videos….
Priuses last for a while. Drove my 2003 Classic (original owner) for 207k miles before upgrading to the 2020 Prime last year. It was still on the original brake pads with 7mm front/3mm back. Super low maintenance vehicle. Sad to say goodbye to a still functional vehicle but tax breaks were too good a deal to miss.
Thanks for sharing! How is the prime?
@@KirkKreifels Toyota can't Prime/PHEV their entire lineup fast enough. Fully electric drive is such a "lexurious" experience. It's so jarring when I'm on the highway and the battery runs out and the engine kicks over. You can feel it running and it seems, for lack of a better word, so primitive. I can see why people geek out over Teslas. Also, 1500 miles on a tank of gas is a great benefit.
Yes I feel the same way when the regular Prius hops onto the gas engine...priming everything is the goal, and as battery technology improves, we could see full BEV and more range-extender type vehicles
Just got one of these with only 75k miles. Had the choice between a solar roof 4 and ATP 5, picked the 4 and loving it. Installed a CarPlay Alpine receiver and plan to keep this thing forever. I drive nearly 20k a year so this is a pretty good mpg upgrade from my old 09 Corolla XRS. Any updates on your Prius?
How much did you pay
Third gen prius is nice, but there is the EGR/pvc valve which need careful attention. Problems with EGR/pvc valve can lead to blown head gasket, bent piston rods and blown engine in short order.
Nice Prius! I'm looking at buying an OG Prius (2003)!
Same, not a big fan of the 2016 to 2017's headlights and don't even get me started on those stupid taillights. Thank gosh they've fixed it in 2018.
I really love Toyota Prius 2013 red hatchback
Awesome video! I have been studying Prius' (Priuses?) because I want one for food delivery. We also have a Corolla hybrid, which we absolutely love!
Thanks! Prius is plural I think haha
Congratulations again on the new addition to your fleet.
Thanks mate
@@KirkKreifels oh, you mentioned future update formats - wondering if you could put some emphasis on cold weather performance (MPG, driveability, etc.)
I'm in SE Wisconsin and when the snow comes, it can be inches or feet. The real issue is the low temps (wind chill?)
In Nebraska, it's more the rapid drops in temps and ice (if I remember correctly from my Offutt days).
Thanks again for the work and looking forward to more (especially what the new Sequoia will be)
Overall weather is very similar to Wisconsin..but we may have more drastic 24-hour temperature drops/rises. I look forward to some extreme weather Prius testing.
You 100% have to go camping in the prius, I promise you it is the best stealth camping vehicle available!!!
I upgraded mine a bit with things like a Sports Air Filter that goes into the standard air box... Do servicing myself and its faster than 10 seconds in Performance mode
To get way better power, more hp is to get a better hybrid battery cooling and very light wheels!
I still have my Prius 3 with 40k miles :P I got her brand new with softex seats for 30k back in 2013.
A keeper!
My 2011 Prius, which I bought used, has 243k miles. It's been the cheapest car I've ever owned to maintain. In August, the original 12v battery tested at 100% after I left the parking lights on and it had to be jumped. At 225k miles I finally had to get new brakes and rotors. It's showing possible signs of a major issue which I am not happy about as there is no car I'd rather drive than this Gen Prius.
As you were driving I was thinking “man that looks a lot like Leavenworth” and then boom a UNMC/NM logo flashed by. I had no idea. Haven’t been into the office at UNMC for over 2 months.
I'm from Missouri and thought, where is this, then saw the Omaha Aquarium billboard.
I'm looking at one of these to purchase next week as my crummy Accent has bit the dust. Best car I ever had was a Toyota, and I drive mine until the wheels fall off. Since I'm working from home maybe 7K a year going forward. This was helpful, thank you .
I just got a 2012 with 140k on it. If I can get 60k more miles on it I'd have gotten my money's worth for sure. Paid $5k for it.
@@SaithusX funny bcus I’m looking to do the same just lost my Hyundai from a bad note looking for a reliable cash car. And 5k is my limit
@@TheMartinez09 Yeah so far my Prius has held up. No issues or maintenance yet tbh. Even took a trip to Pennsylvania which was 1200 miles away from me. Been driving it everyday.
@@SaithusX man I appreciate the update ✊🏾 Stay safe and blessed G.
I have same car color year and I got it last year for $6000 with 92000 miles I always wondered what the solar roof was for. Thanks enjoy
Where did you buy it from?
I have the same in White…Prius 3 Facelift. The best Car ever. ❤
Seriously considering a third gen prius to replace my 20 year old corolla. Want minimum maintenance and fuel costs, and a used third gen is something I can afford. Also thinking about the ct200h, which might be more comfortable and ride better, but the prius is cheaper and easier to modify (mainly stereo). Not very fast cars, but I've got a motorcycle to go fast with :D
I just got the ct. It is pretty nice
Same! I have a 98 Corolla and just not willing to put more money into it. I’ve been looking 2014 Prius
@@N452ER did you bought it?
@@alaancnery nope, I got a 2022 Prius. Wasn’t taking the risk of the 2014 head gasket issue
I'm in the process of buying a 2013 Prius Four just like yours, except it's silver. In truth I don't really like the Prius that much, it's extremely hard to diagnose problems and can be incredibly expensive to fix them. BUT it saves me about $1700 a year in fuel since I drive 1,000 miles a week. That alone makes it worth having.
That's what I'm buying next week.
Very Nice Prius, this model is my favourit.
Nice video
I can drive in two years... and this is the car I want
Great video Kirk!! congrats again :)
Thanks!
On 2011. My family and I moved from New York to Pennsylvania. My dad was getting a Pruis but he couldn’t afford it. So instead he got a 2011 Corolla LE.
Great purchase! I, too, prefer this generation over the new ones... Love that red and tan combo, plus the sunroof .... Would you ever do an aftermarket sunroof? I have a 2012 Plug-In Advanced, which I love, but I miss having a sunroof. My previous car was a 2008 smart fortwo, and I loved the clear roof. I've been of the impression that all aftermarket sunroofs are a bad idea... Thoughts?
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it.
Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last.
Im confused, pls help me out.
Love my Pruis...that's my exact model...it's nice right🤘
I'm in the process of buying a 2012 plug-in Prius with about 150,000 miles. I don't have it yet because the banks were closed on New Year's Eve about 3pm. I did take it for a test drive. I was concerned about the slow acceleration. My other Hybrid is a 2010 Ford Fusion with 240,000. That accelerates way faster but is less efficient. I have a feather foot in my driving style but the one I drove had me a little concerned. The one I drove had a few cosmetic imperfections but seems like a really great car. I'm going to try driving some other Priuses to try to get an idea of how it should accelerate. I never owned a Toyota before. I'm hoping for reliability and efficiency. Batteries can be a concern I have also heard the generator can go out around 200k or so and can cost a lot to fix but I might do it myself as I'm a pretty good mechanic. I have to agree if it doesn't have problems it has to be one of the slowest accelerating vehicles I ever drove. For efficiency sake I'm willing to accept that. Since it's a plug in the efficiency may be over triple that of my non plug in 2010 Ford Fusion. My Fusion Hybrid had about double the efficiency of my 2005 non hybrid Ford Focus. The Focus was zippier. I'm thinking of the Plug-In Prus as a giant, electric bicycle. I love bicycles.
Hello Kirk great video. Do you have a plan to upload more videos of your Prius ? Maybe a good one could be showing how the maps and apps included on the display audio system works? Thanks
Kirk have you seen the new Lexus IS teaser yet?
Yeah I think he posted today :D
What do you think of it?
I honestly don’t get why the Prius gets so much hate, yes it doesn’t have the best styling or isn’t the fastest but those two besides it’s not really a bad car.
Dang it offers more options than my 2012 Lexus CT200h 😯😯😯
I just picked up a 2012 as well with 76,000 miles and it’s kleen! I didn’t know or was aware of all the functions! You cleared up a ton, great quality and great content thank you. Have you ever taken it to the snow? Let me know please!! Thanks again
Congrats! Yes I've done snow in it - but I wouldn't say it's great in snow...
@@KirkKreifels thank you! I have a Lexus IS 350 a 2006 and man between that and my wife’s Tacoma I was spending around 6-800 in gas. It was cheaper to buy a new car with a payment than it was driving those. What sux is my Lexus had 245 thousand miles or so and the tranny is slipping. I’ve replaced all the solenoids and fluid multiple times but nada! I’m torn if I wanna sell it because it’s such a fun car and I’ve put a lot into it but my wife’s buggin to sell it haha! Thanks for the quick reply my brutha!! Have a safe and great Sunday!
How much you snag it for? I am looking at getting a 2012 with similar miles. Prices seem high right now
You should replace the wheels with the 2012-15 ES 300h wheels
Looks good I've been thinking of getting one 👍😊
nice i just picked up the same one. What tint percent do do you have sir.
Mine's a 2010 model with 5,000,00 miles and original battery.
No way. Make a video and you'll get a ton of views!
i think with the battery technology evolving very quick, toyota should consider making lithium batteries replacement for the old models
That would be amazing!
I have a 2013 Prius C level 4. It’s a dream to drive. I of course have the Nickel metal halide hybrid battery. Since the Prius is a rolling computer on wheels, you would almost have to rebuild the car computer(s) to convert to Li ion battery instead. A side comment about your wife’s dead hybrid battery. Most early failures of the hybrid battery are due to clogged cooling fans under the back seat (didn’t know this for the first 8 years of ownership). You MUST take the rear seat cooling fan grill off and clear the cooling fan of any carpet fibers, pet hair at least ever year, and give the fan blades a good shot of W-D 40 ( you would not believe the amount of fibers/pet hair and debris I dug out of the fan). If the battery is kept cool, the $3k hybrid battery replacement can be delayed up to 250-300 miles before you have to replace it
PS, you can clean the filter of the cooling fan yourself ( the dealership will charge you a fortune to vacuum it)
Make sure blankets and stuffed animals don’t block the fan intake grill in the back seat (easy to do). I keep mine in ECO mode all the time (55-64 mpg). If you do quick hills in ECO mode, the mode is designed to push gas efficiency over acceleration. It never bothered me, but you can turn ECO mode off on long hills if it bothers you. Keeping this car “until the wheels fall off” 😵💫
I have a 2010 Prius 5. Loved it until it developed a significant oil burning problem.
Kirk, make sure to check your oil regularly. Mine currently burns 1 qt every 500 miles. I have 122k miles on mine. According to forums, the 2010-2014 have this issue. Be careful.
The 2010 has the worst problems with burning oil. I'll be on top of it thanks
Also make sure you change the oil every 5000 at least I wouldn’t go 10k. I have a 2010 and it does burn oil but I also have 150k. I became aware of the issue at about 130k. Currently it burns 1 quart every 1000 miles.
Good video
Lexus usa just sneak peaked the next IS
Doubt you’ll notice- but as a sweet 16 from my parents they got me the 2012 Prius for highschool and to get to school I have to take the highway so one morning I was on my way to school and accident happened and I was close to it so to avoid it I slammed on breaks and when I left school the ABS light came on why is that?
I like the color
Put it sport mode it quite quick!
How much is this ? Its 23000$ in srilanka
Although changing out the battery yourself is fairly simple, although a bit tedious, I would caution folks if they decide to do it themselves. This IS a HIGH voltage battery. Toyota techs go to school to learn how to safely work on these batteries. This battery can kill you if you do not handle it properly.
Yes. Also third party installs are very affordable and fast now.
I have the same rattle with my front right speaker. It makes me crazy
My left turn signal, high beam light, and parking/emergency brake lights doesn't display. However, they are all functional. What do you think is the issue?
Hey i got a deal of 2012 prius for 5.5k which has got 176k miles on it.
Should i go for it ? I’ve heard it has gasket issues especially given the miles on it I’m not sure how long the battery would last.
Im confused, pls help me out.
I don't think I've ever seen the parking lot near the Henry Doorly zoo that empty before.
zoo is still closed I think b/c covid
Got a corolla 2021 hybrid. Love that car, incredible 600+ miles on a single gas tank.
I see the Henry Doorly Zoo dome in the background!
Nailed it!
I had that car when the repair man repairing my RAV4
Judging by the taillights (the 'half-cathedral' configuration) and the fact that the wheels under the plastic wheel covers are black, and not silver, I think you've got a 2013, not a 2012. The car may have been sold at the end of 2012, but it's model year 2013.
The prius got the face lift in 2012. 2011 had the older tail lights and rims. My 2012 I bought looks just like this one, different color and it's a Prius 2 not 4
Do you have any design concepts for next gen Prius? Toyota needs to revamp it seriously, ala CX30 Mazda perhaps....thoughts?
Can't believe we have the same car
but mines Silver
At 11:10 I get the same reaction to people as they see my Prius is not a threat but when I drive around my F250 Diesel people just get out of my way, lol
Anybody notice how the chime is the same one in the FJ?
This or Lexus CT 1.8 200h?
Kirk you didnt answer on why you didnt get a lexus! You stopped at reason 1...hehe. That car though...except for the headlights that look old and the colour of the LED instrument clusters, it still looks mighty fresh. It is definitely better looking than current gen prius even with the facelift.
It's not the right time yet 😉
@@KirkKreifels ahhh I see!
Wait till you get those >100k cold start engine rattles aka 'blown head gasket' issues, then tell us how much you love your prius. Good luck
Will do!
I have pruis 2012 160,000 same owner I save a lot of my money I paid it in 3 years. 7 years not having a car I love it am California highway patrol I make $8500 a month, so yeah I have money to buy a new hybrid battery lol
Every time I see these online (for sale) the bumpers look darker than the hood? Is that just a camera thing, or is it UV wear?
Optical illusion 🤷♂️ this baby has been garaged the vast majority of its life
Good video, thank you
Prius peeps. I have an opportunity to buy a 2011 Prius V with 35k miles I don’t want to buy one so old. It’s a beautiful car. I’m buying a Prius to travel the us before I croak . Any suggestion are welcomed please and thank you
How's the road noise on the highway?
How much did you pay for this & was it at a dealer or private seller
Da Krillin!
Lol you're still welcome to call it Krillin - The fleet as spoken and have chosen Fuji :)
Is there a back camera?
Is a Prius better than a Kia soul? If so why? Because i really want to buy a kia soul. But would rather have a prius
Try getting a Kia Soul to last over 200k miles no matter how well you take care of it. Toyota quality you pay for up front in the price and smile for a long time afterwards. Of course if you dump a car every 4 years who cares right?
Love the Prius. You don't buy a Prius to be a race car. Everyone knows that. Stop complaining that "it's slow as hell" - well duh, it wasn't designed to be a fast car. It will go fast enough in everyday traffic, so no worries.
Kirk, I am deeply distressed about the fate of your Matrix. Based on a Corolla , the Matrix was a very straightforward car yet you could not find a mechanic in the Cornhusker State to diagnose the issues. What up with that? BTW you failed to mention what you paid for your new ride.
It was time to move on 😉
@@KirkKreifels :)
Dude, where is all the Prius content? I almost subscribed.
Update, bought a 2006 loaded Prius. When I got home it smelled like farm. Pro Tip when you test drive cars take off your masks. Time to clean the vents!
sweet!
Yeah you are right sir, the current model of Prius is just too weird.
Dominic Fong the Prime version looks sooo much better
Bro it's the brother of our car but i have the 2010 model and same color but not the same screen