Indeed. My daughter drives our Prius. She is frequently heckled by Prius admirers. “Wow you married up!” Or “Your dads clearly swimming in the chips”. Just have to accept that as part of Prius ownership.
Car Wizard I would sure hope he does. He might be the best Prius owner endorsement you could ask for. Can you imagine how cool some tiger cubs would look in a Prius?!
I just bought a brand new Prius in December and the reverse beep was driving me crazy!! If you go to the dealership, for free, they will change it so that it will only beep once when you put it into reverse. So much better! Love the channel btw and it's nice to see a fellow car enthusiast who also owns a Prius!
Bradley Kurtz I knew you could disable it with some aftermarket apps and an OBDII scanner, but I didn’t know the dealership would do it! That’s awesome. Thanks man, I appreciate the support! 🙏🏻
I agree with both your comments. There's a hack to disable the beep. It was put there for the lowest common denominator careless person who can't figure out they're in reverse when they remove their foot from the brake and the car... goes backward!
The reverse beep is a helpful warning, in case you engaged it by accident, and thought you were about to move forward. At least for me, as I am an idiot.
2008 w/212K miles. Pros: Invisibility - you can speed like a mofo and police will pull over the guy next to you every time. Original brake pads @ 212K miles. Huge cargo volume for construction tools. Cons: Everything you mentioned plus constantly replacing exterior lightbulbs, failed tailgate latch, tailgate trim breaks and falls off, increasing oil consumption, feel very unsafe in todays traffic surrounded by highly distracted/drugged up drivers of 6000lb SUVs and F-150s.
How often do you feel the need to replace the exterior lights and tailgate trims? I am looking to buy a 2008 Prius touring and I’ve noticed these as well
@@shockwaveforces7910 The headlights are the biggest issue as one goes out every 18-24 months and it can be very difficult to get access. My rear lights got really dim to the point of being dangerous an people were flashing me. Turned out they just needed new bulbs (the old ones were very dark colored, almost burnt looking, but still kinda working). I glued the tailgate trim with fast grab PL construction adhesive (not recommended, but vehicle is approaching end of life for my needs). Great car overall, bit dated now, but fantastic grocery getter/disposable commuterbox.
I also drive a 2008 Prius 160,000 miles so far and love it. My pet peeves are hatchback can only be opened by button on lift on the outside, no release in the dash area. I’m mean how hard would it have been? If for some reason electrical power is lost only way to open is to crawl through rear compartment (means taking everything out of hatch area through the passenger door) then opening a small cover in the tire well to get to the emergency release. I would think those brilliant minds in Japan could have come up with a hatch release along side the fuel door release! Also have had to replace the drivers side low beam headlight no less than 6 times, often lasts only 6 months or less( also difficult to accomplish due to poor design. Never have replaced drivers side.
The only time I ever get attention driving the 2008 prius is when I park. other priussesses find my prius and park near it. I have come back to the car and at one time 9 other priussesssssesssss parked near mine. Nobody gives a damn at a gas station. Ever. lol
I'm actually really satisfied with my Prius. 460k miles and the only maintenance I r had to do is oil changes and brakes. Wait... I did need to replace a hybrid battery cell 150k miles ago. That cost me only $60 because I changed it out myself. Other than that it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. I'm actually buying another second generation soon with low miles.
Whip Tech That’s a good point. I just would argue that the climate control should already be on auto, with little need for adjustment. But you make a good point!
Elliott Alvis yes that’s true but if you have a dog or the temp outside god colder or hotter while driving u don’t want to look off the road to change climate that’s another reason I actually think that’s smart also I’m buying a same gen Prius
I actually love that my 2007 Prius has the temperature adjust features on the thumb. I’m always messing with the AC at my apartment and wish it was on my phone, it’s perfect in the Prius that I never have to pick up my hands to adjust the temperature.
I've been driving a 2002 WRX since 2002, but my mechanic tells me it's time to sell it, so I bought a 2004 Prius. I've only driven it a couple hundred miles so far, but dang if it doesn't average 45 mpg on the regular, and sometimes 55. And that's with me still driving like I'm in my WRX! I know super milers like to try to get to 65 mpg and beyond, but 45 with regular gas instead of 21 with premium is enough for me right now.
Love your Prius reviews!! So true. I am becoming a Prius (between 2007-2009) owner/driver again after surrendering my 2010 after retirement. I absolutely love them. I've had a total of 4 and never any issues. Thanks for your awesome reviews!! PS: at 73, I am still waiting for some hot babe to approach me for a Prius short ride. I'll let you know if it ever happens!! :-)
In case you didn't know, with a bluetooth OBD II reader you can connect with your phone, you can use apps like Dr.Prius to turn off that beeping when in reverse, The OBD reader I got was like 10-15 bucks so worth the price, also when I did it I had to keep revving to keep the gas engine running so the OBD reader would stay on
Mr. Waffles great information! I know there’s a way to turn it off without one as well. I was just mentioning it for the folks that might not have any Prius experience whatsoever and might be surprised to learn that it beeps while in reverse. Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel!
1: reverse beep can be turned off 2: love that feature much easier to have it on the wheel that having to take your eyes off the road to do the same thing on the middle display 3: what? I've had 2 priuses for 10 years not once has anyone asked me anything about them at a gas pump 4: please stop being " that prius driver" problem solved 5: ya that screaming noise is the pump crying in pain that it need to be replaced asap. If you dont do it you will over heat your inverter or electric motors and spend thousands of dollars for a new ones that an $80 electric pump could have prevented. It stays running after the car stops for a reason and that reason is to cool down the inverter slowly to prolong its life electronic dont like drastic quick temperature changes
Not sure if you can do it on a Prius but when I had the Auris (Corolla) - I asked my dealer to turn off the reverse notification ... and it was amazing. Life changed moment lol. I miss my Toyota, I have a plug in hybrid now but the Toyota was something special. Love the Channel - keep up the great work! 😀
Jonathan Chan yeah it can be turned off either at a dealer, or with an OBDII tool, but I just wanted to point it out for those not familiar with the Prius. Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!
The steering wheel temp controls are my favorite thing on the car. My center screen died and doesn’t work, and if it wasn’t for that I’d have no way to modulate my climate. If it’s a bit too cold I’ll click it up a few times. If it gets too warm I’ll click it down twice. I believe they must’ve done that for that reason alone
I love my Gen two Prius 2008. I have 170,000 miles on it and use it for only long trips. I use my bike for short trips shopping and commuting. No major issues since I bought it new in 2007 October, 25,000 bucks. Have the original battery no signs of weakness. Car looks great since it’s garage kept and I think it helps the battery last longer since there’s less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections. I have HID headlights and they failed. I replaced them myself without taking the bumper off and they were much brighter than the original stock. The Dash once in a while goes dark but it comes back so far so good. I had the energy saver Michelin tires on it and I replaced them with the regular defender Michelin tires loss a couple of miles per gallon but it handles better and holds the road better. My average mileage is 53 miles per gallon since I only use it for a long trips. it’s a beautiful Barcelona red. in time, I believe it will become my antique vehicle when I upgrade to all electric
I've never been bothered by anyone fueling up my Prius. Ever. They just ignore me like they do with any other car I've had. The steering wheel controls are so you can do anything you need to without taking your hands off the wheel. You don't need to hit the climate button, and then the temperature button. I'd like to be able to accelerate more quickly on battery without it just starting the engine. My wife has a newer Avalon hybrid, and it doesn't beep backing up, despite backing up on battery most of the time, and I can take off quickly and stay in EV mode. Though it still starts the engine at around 25.
Funny that; the UK version of the 2008 Prius Tspirit will do 43mph approximately in unenforced EV mode before the Internal Combustion Engine kicks in. However, it's not really recommended to go long distances in EV mode unless you're cruising down a slight incline (angle the throttle pedal appropriately and you can literally glide using NO propulsion power). Use the same technique to pulse and glide, still saves tons of fuel.
Getting mine this week. Looked at one today and i fell in love. I didn’t want a car payment and I’m about 500 short so I’m waiting for payday so I can buy it with cash! So excited!!
@@staciehahn9175 I did get it! I love it!! I used to drive an suv that had a 19 gallon gas tank, and got me 13-14 mpg so I’ve saved so much money driving the Prius!!
My #1 Pet Peave on my 2007 is low ground clearance. I dread even slightly inclined driveways and the subsequent chalkboard sound. And clearance is even less on third & fourth generations as efficiency increases!
My mom bought an '05, new. 1) That beeping in reverse. If I had been the one shopping for the car, I would have refused to buy it, unless I felt SURE that I could eliminate it. DUMB! 2) I LOVE the steering wheel temp controls! I will frequently bump it up or down just one degree, just to get a little more or less cooling. Especially with others in the car feeling a little colder than me. 3) In all the years that we've had this car, and I'm often the one filling the tank, not ONCE has anyone asked me about it. Maybe I'm not approachable? But they ask all the time about my Corvair. ;) 10 bucks to fill the tank... That administration is LONG gone... 4) The battery in these cars is TINY. Yes, you "can" run it, a little, on electric only, but only a LITTLE. Even less with the A/C on. Since you're not recharging it from an external source, it's still going to be recharged from the gas tank. Just hopefully at a time when there can be a little more load on the engine, so it operates more efficiently. I've always said the car should have had a somewhat bigger battery. 5) Mom's car has been making that noise since it was new, so far as I know. It still does. It's never been really loud though. I'll add another 6) I HATE how the car starts MOVING when shifted to Drive or Reverse WITHOUT pressing on the go pedal. Come on folks, it's not a hydraulic automatic with a torque converter! Every single F-ing time I come to a stop in that F-ing car, "Shift to neutral at 6 mph, so it isn't using battery power pulling against the brakes". That's another reason I would have refused outright to buy the car in the first place. DUMB!
As a Gen 1 (2002) owner: 1: My Prius flashes the [R] indicator in reverse, but doesn't beep. 2: 2002 has auto climate, but no steering wheel controls. I often find myself turning the fan to LO so the engine shuts off. 3: My 2002 is invisible. Looks like a nineties Corolla! 4: Excessive EV is a net loss. I usually punch it up to speed on the ICE and make use of the massive torque of the combined system, and cruise on EV. 5: Gen 1 has no coolant pump. Might consider adding one...
I just got a used 2006 Prius and it runs great, Thanks for letting me know that yours makes that sound as well. I am looking for the relax modification so that I can buy one to RV with.
I do love my Prius. The things I don't like about mine: 1. Traction control shuts off all power to the front wheels when it detects wheel spin. More dangerous than convenient. You also can't shut off traction control. Even going over rough surfaces sets the system off. 2. The door stays are very weak. If your on a mild incline the door will swing back closed when you don't want it to. I have replaced all of them with new ones. 3. No real instrumentation. I have put in a Scangauge to help with this. I can now see RPM engine temp and all battery voltages. I can't see oil pressure though maybe there is a work around or just install an aftermarket oil pressure gauge. 4. Fog lights are absolutely useless. I hardly even use them. Luckily I have HID and they are pretty efficient. Maybe a set of LED bulbs would be better. Great things: 1. Gas mileage! 2. Despite being a complex vehicle it's been really reliable. I have over 130K on mine so far. 3. Comfortable on long rides. 4. Durability. I had a inverter cooling pump go out and I still was able to get the vehicle home with no real damage. The pump was $135 from Toyota and despite the pump failure and the 3 hour drive there was no apparent damage to the inverter. The inverter was very warm and was starting to fail for charging the 12v battery. But after pump replacement so far so good. This is where it's nice having a Scangauge in the car. In the end the good outweighs the bad. Have a good one! -Jon
good video but .... 1) beeping can be easily turned off. I did it after 3 days since I bought it. 2) wheel temp control. Actually, due to big windows and 'poor insulation' it is the opposite of your house. At your house no matter what, you can leave your thermostat at 72 summer or winter. In your Prius here is the big difference: when it is super hot outside, in the Prius it is smart to raise the cabin temperature (I do it). On the other hand, on a warm day you can leave it at 72. But on a very hot day, it is better to set it to 75-76 otherwise the ICE/hybrid system will work like crazy because it will be impossible to EVER reach 72... that is why it is nice to be able to change your setting from the steering wheel. I PERSONALLY LOVE IT. I would say 72F when outside is 100F will not work....and actually when outside is 80, if you set it to 72, the car will feel really cold...
The fifth pet peeve is one that happens with mine and I've heard happens with pretty much every 2nd gen prius. It doesn't harm anything so it isn't worth replacing to me, so I just ignore it. My pet peeves of my 2007 prius would be: 1. The 12 volt axillary battery is located in the trunk. This makes the battery more expensive and makes it difficult to access the battery if it dies, since you need battery power to open the trunk to access the battery. Luckily there are clamp mounts for a jump start under the hood, but putting the battery in the front and the fuses in the back would have just been way better. (Which apparently is how it is designed in Japan and other countries) 2. The a-pillars block your view of perpendicular traffic or pedestrians. This isn't as bad as my old chevy sonic, but definitely still an issue. 3. The car can be driven without the keys. Where if you leave your car running and walk away to go to the restroom, for instance, and bring your keys with you, someone else can get in and drive it away. They should have designed it to not go into drive if the keys are not present (like most keyless start/entry cars). You wanna leave your prius running in between short stops to get an extra 5 mpg, this is because the engine has to warm up when started, which uses up gas unnecessarily if you just had a short stop. So having the car being able to be driven away if you step out of it for a minute really sucks. 4. The physical key to unlock doors is super small and difficult to use since you cannot get any torque from it being so narrow and small. This really sucks since you can only lock the car manually while the car is running. It will not let you use the key fob or any other method to lock the doors if they keys are not present while the car is running (strange that they designed it that way, seeing as how they let the car drive without the keys inside). 5. Very few cup holders. The prius only has 4 cup holders, two in the front and two in the back (although the two in the back are blocked if you have 3 passengers in the back). A cup holder and storage in each of the rear doors would have been nice.
I just bought an 08 Prius (157k miles) a week ago and yes, the reverse beep is super annoying. But what I REALLY wish is that, instead of the temperature controls, those up and down switches controlled the fan speed. A lot of times the auto climate control cranks the fan all the way up and I have to navigate into the menu to turn it down and that is a hassle. But overall I really like my Prius. Haven't gotten mobbed at the gas station yet though. :-)
There was a release on the evening new when hubrids 1st came out, they said the mileage they get is overestimated. Then i was driving a friends Prius, after leaving the Las Vegas area I passed a gas station expecting one soon, as we have in the midwest, well there wasnt any gas station and the prius was running on empty for about an hour and made it to a station in Colorado. I was then hooked on them and knew how the news was probably paid off by car companies with no hybrids. As was news release about turmeric but thats another story.
I use the temp button almost every time i drive. I always set my climate to 65 when I turn of my Prius, if it's set to anything higher i've noticed on cold starts the ICE runs longer, sometimes a lot longer esp if it's cold out, even if climate control is turned off!! And since the first few miles of my drive is stop and go, i wait until I get to the interstate before I turn up the heat if i need it.
The ice always runs a little longer in the winter because it’s trying to get the coolant up to a certain temp. But I totally understand your method, makes sense!
I am working to get a block heater before next winter to help reduce this morning run time. That being said it does heat up relatively quick and using Eco heating seams to help limiting the engine morning run time...that being said it really still get excellent mileage.
randy daudt Thanks I’ll check it out! This was more to inform people who might not already have a Prius about some potentially annoying things. I appreciate the support!
@@ElliottAlvis I disabled the beeper on mine, and set the smart key locks to unlock all doors - increased my sanity, lowered my grief counselling costs, allows my to enjoy my NPR without audible distraction...
FYI, you can ask the dealer to turn off the beep. Mine did it at no charge during an oil change and I did not even ask. They just did it because everyone complains to them about it. They did it on my 3rd gen as well.
Thomas Wells yep, I know it can be turned off. But for some prospective Prius buyers, they might not know it beeps in the first place. So I just wanted to mention it. Thanks for watching!
My 2009 has 289,000 miles on it with the original engine, battery, transmission. I have the Carfax from 0 miles to 194,000 and it was dealer maintained with only regular maintenance done. The struts and all of the suspension parts are still original. The only replaced items are brakes, tires, fluids and I put a custom stereo in it! It only gets about 30 mpg now, so I think the battery is due for a replacement, but I am struggling to justify the cost as I don't drive much when work is less than one mile away from home.
Velocity Garage Ha! I wish. Unfortunately most Prius owners aren’t as enthusiastic as I am about mine. Maybe we can start a Prius wave locally as more of us car guys acquire hybrids 😂
I love my 2008 silver Prius Touring model. I bought it in 2018 for $6,000 with 150,000 miles (now 309k miles). Had to replace the electric motor battery ( $2000 3 yr warranty at a hybrid auto garage) 5 years ago and still going strong. The thing I hate is that it burns oil a lot. I have to buy 5 quarts of oil a month. But I still love the car and it runs great! Great videos on Prius! Thanks.
THE PUMP NOISE! I know that sound, that's air in the line, in the pump especially, which if that's a pressurized or sealed system indicates a seal issue somewhere! You get those sounds in aquarium filters and water pumps, always air bubbles. 4 years later, but... y'know. Still. As soon as I heard the sound I was a little excited by how exact it was compared to what I know for pumps struggling.
I change my AC all the time! I love the fact it's on the steering wheel. It is much easier than digging on the radio looking for it. I never get questions about my Prius. I do not a ton of attention for my dog in the car. He draws in everyone! I fill my tank daily $35-$40.
The noise is from the brake actuator.. I have the same problem and many cars do.. I was told to replace it by the dealership after my warranty expired.. I said no and it still kicking :)
Elliott Alvis while your car parked press on the brake hard and hold it for 5-10 seconds.. if it kicks in (the pump) then you know for sure, make sure you are in a quite place so you can hear it.
I have a gen 3, an old one but I just got it, it’s great. The beep could easily have been made a bit less ‘industrial’ but still be recognisable as a reversing alert? Like a short cascade of tones or something, and it wouldn’t need to be loud outside or inside, to be really much more than the sound of the Prius, so I might even leave that on then. Funny what you don’t notice - I plum forgot that unlike almost every other car, be they automatic transmission or manual, the shifter actually does stay in a certain position when you choose a gear. The Prius is more like a motorcycle then, they too simply have a fixed position and the rider rocks the lever, but there is nothing to tell you what gear you are in (on more modern bikes, yes there probably is). @8:40 that is a dry bearing type of sound, it’s that mid-frequency oscillation of a pulley of some sort, that is experiencing friction as it rotates, and gets sent into a fundamental frequency ‘wobble’ that is self-perpetuating, when the rotation speed of woteva it is, hits a certain rpm maybe? On the low speed required to save fuel really well, yes, our taxi drivers in my part of the UK drove people nuts when fuel here first shot up in our unnecessary and greed-fuelled energy crisis (puns abound). It hit about three times what you guys pay over there in North America, and it really is not justifiable. Anyway, as others say, double the battery would be better, and it’s interesting that the 5th Prius now has upped the engine to a 2 litre, and yet gets better mpg than any of the predecessors. I am sure you could make use of up to double the battery capacity, but there was the weight penalty back then, as NiMh was the more affordable option, and more easy to manage in terms of charging and overheat/safety risk. I think with the better management of them, Li-ion at the same weight being able to have double the capacity, would be a great update, but these are wishes that should not detract from the big plus points… …if Toyota had marketed these as a new revolutionary automatic transmission vehicle that did away with ratios, yet had no pulleys, belts, friction plates galore, slush box/torque converter/impellers, or indeed the whole hydraulic control ‘circuit’ section, I’d have bought a Prius a decade earlier. The system is really so clever,and simple, it seems based on the principle of the differential, and by clever design does away with weight, fragility and all sorts of stuff that always goes wrong eventually in other transmissions. I couldn’t be more impressed. If you want an exciting car that is more fragile, this isn’t for you! Interesting though, nice to hear someone else’s view on them.
@ 3:00 Actually, it is a little different than your house. I like the temp feature on the steering wheel. When it's hot out, I find 70 degrees works best, especially when first starting out. But when it's cold out, I run it at around 74 degrees. I live in the north east so in the spring and fall, temps can be very sporadic. I use the temp control on the wheel a lot...
BoobooJonez a 4 degree fluctuation is reasonable. Most people who don’t understand climate control jack it all the way to “LO” in the summer and all the way up in the winter. It sounds like you’ve got a good understanding of the system and make minor tweaks to keep yourself comfortable. Thanks for watching!
After replacing my brake actuator because my ABS system failed that noise that you're talking about stopped or is very minimal are used to think it was a pump as well but it had something to do with my ABS system failing go figure
This has probably been mentioned, but you can turn the reverse beep off. Also, to get the absolute best mileage out of any vehicle you have to drive it slowly and gently, that's not just a Prius thing....the Prius just seems to dare us to do so by setting the bar high with high advertised MPG and then keeping score with the avg MPG gauge
WhiteKnuckle6.2 awesome! I’ll check it out. I see that you’re a Challenger Hellcat owner as well. I watched your video a while back on the antenna removal! Isn’t the Prius/Hellcat combo the best?
I have the same 08 ,cleaned my MAF sensor and after even when flooring won't go over 45mpg since ,same on highway. before went down to 35 and 37 on highway. Only thing I had to do over a year ownership and buy catalytic converter after got stolen.
P.s. HOLY CRAP!!!! THE SCREAMING!!!! Thank you thank you thank you for explaining this. I've had no idea along with whomever I've had work on it. I describe and they look at me like I'm a DingDing. (Yes they are Prius specific mechanics. Well, apparently allegedly.) The coolant and its reservoir have always puzzled me since seemingly nothing in mine moves around (levels stay same). THANK YOU!!! This makes sooooo much sense
I have an 08 and 09 and nobody talks to me when I fill up....ever. You must just be an approachable guy. Your antenna is broken off by the way. They are like $8 on EBay to replace. Nice video.
EasyGrowsIt if you check out my other video on cost of ownership, I actually replaced it with a low profile antenna so that I could fit under a 4 post lift more easily. Thanks for the support!
1)Beep can be shut off - unfortunately only for us models, not european ones like mine - :( 2) love the ac and climate controls on the steering wheel, use them both a lot in winter. 3) its not that bad in europe lol, but i wish we had your gas prices haha 4) yeah the battery could be stronger, but the 2nd gen prius is not ment to accelerate in ev mode - it is ment to cruise in ev mode and it does it well in my eyes. 5) what pump is it and where is it located? Didn't knew about it Greeetz
Yup gen 4 do beep in reverse. No specific temp control on wheel on gen 4. No attention as gas stations even in oil town Alberta. (maybe because most cab are Prius). Electric only mode is kinda slow..I do find that you are limited in speed and acceleration, if you want to keep it in electric mode. Down town traffic driving is amazing as the engine hardly used even in normal acceleration in the core. Pump noise is not a car problem, that is a maintenance issue. Considering how reliable this car is you should go get it replaced. You already suspected this is a coolant reservoir pump a trip to the dealer or A competent mechanic would be good. Maybe use a stethoscope type device to localize if you want to try and replace yourself.
The beep drives me nuts too... my wife likes it and its her car so I can't disable it... you can do it yourself by following a procedure you can find on UA-cam. And the beep is only in the cabin... you can't hear it outside the car...
I’m still trying to figure out how to drive economically with my Prius. I got one 2007 and it does between 42/46mpg and I saw so many people with 57/60mpg and I have being wondering what I’m doing wrong LOL Reading some comments made me realize that I just thought I was driving economically but I’m not. Anyway, I’m very very happy with the car, I just had for 2 weeks now and I had a 4Runner before so still way better in gas and I’m already spending so much less money. It’s great!
I think it's all about your stretch of commute. My commute is so short the car is barely getting good and warm by the time I get to work. Also it isn't a flat commute. I laugh and say I get the worst Prius mileage around with only mid 30s in the winter which is quite cold here. I'll probably get low or mid 40s in the summer. When I used to live across town and had a different under 40 mph flat commute I would always get mid or upper 40s
Every time I have a battery issue that darn backup beep resets. And, then I promptly end up backing into things until I remember how to turn it off. I think if you have an ODB and the Dr Prius app, you can shut it off from the app. Occasionally, I have issues with not being able to fill my car. It happens mainly in very hot Temps and it's like it gets vapor locked. Under warranty, the pulled the tank and replaced it, but it still happens at least once a year in the summer. Just smash that gas pedal and have fun!
1. Reverse sound doesn't bother me at all. It tells me I'm in reverse so if I floor it and I'm not in reverse, I know I'm not going to ram the guy behind me. I like the sound. 2. Temp controls on the steering wheel are great. I adjust temperature all the time and this is very useful for keeping eyes on the road. The only thing I don't like is how you have to go to the touchscreen to get the windscreen demister to work. 3. Never had this problem. One thing I like freaking people out about is when driving around parking lots and gas stations in EV mode, everyone thinks you're driving a full EV. 4. This is just part of the Gen2 setup unfortunately. I do the same thing, crawl home the last 3/4 mile because it's off a freeway and a downward sloping road so the battery is usually fully charged when I hit the last red light. I don't do this if there's a car behind though, there's enough Prius haters in this world already! 5. You need to get that fixed.
ygg drasil I appreciate the comprehensive comment! I pretty much never do #4 unless there isn’t a single person behind me. And I will be getting number 5 fixed soon. Thanks for the support!
You can disable the back up beeper your seft. Just got to the screen on the dash and go to maintenance and setting and look for disable back up allert.
You forgot to mention the centre screen light illumination that you have to keep adjusting every time you turn the car on and you can turn off the reverse beep
Yes I know the reverse beep can be disabled. I just wanted to include it in this video for the folks who might not know that Priuses beep in the first place. Thanks for watching Aly!
I drive a 2008 Prius….I work at a petrol(gas) station. People are both intrigued and pissed that they are paying super stupid fuel prices, and I fuel up half a tank every 6 or so weeks.
On my 2006 Prius,my left turn signal, high beam light, and parking/emergency brake lights don't display. However, they are all functional. What do you think is the issue?
I don't like the seat. It's so uncomfortable. Especially on long trips. I just drove from AZ to FL, and back. My back is still not over it. No lower back support at all.
09 Prius, I've had gas pour out of the tank after a fill up. About half of the time I Make a right turn out of a parking lot the traction control kicks in and the car hesitates then finally goes.
TC can be deactivated with a cheat code like sequence with the driver controls. Trust any of us, there's too much torque for the skinny rubbish tyres and the open differential. In my experience, there seems to be very little difference in the hesitation of that stupid Ott TC, and the front right wheel spinning out of control as you slowly spill out of the junction with your emergency maneuver.
Tyres are a very impressionable on a Prius - since the US' OEM goodyears were complete dogshite, like gripping with $5 shoes. "Normal" threads have shown good improvement, but then you're limited by the reaction of the soft 90s suspension and pencil thick roll bars. Beyond that, this is a car that weighed 1290kg with a pretty long wheelbase and accurate steering. It's fun to rotate through turns in these provided that you're inputs are early for that rolly-polly suspension to dig into it.
2019 Japanese Dunlop’s have been quite good, though I have the AWDe version. Nevertheless the traction with these tires has been quite good, but I have found the ABS to be a little too aggressive when it comes to Manhole covers compared to my old Civic. They have come a long way over the years.
Mine does the exact same thing when I shut it off. I hate the caterpillar reverse also. No one asks me about my car. I guess I am like the 1980's child movie stars everyone forgot about.
I had a 2008 Prius and I had the reverse beeping switched off. I do not remember well, but it is either in the hidden service menu (just google the term to find it) or I used the app "Torque" for Android. It is too long ago to remember well, but the reverse beep can be switched off!
Interesting video. I just bought an 08 Prius for $3k. I thought it was a good deal for the fuel efficiency it offers. I made sure to get the leather interior as the cloth is horrible. This one is actually in great shape. The beeping while backing up IS annoying... thankfully we spend 99.9% of the time driving FORWARD =] I need to look into the "EV mode" I see many talking about. I'm used to driving my RAM 2500 for my business... this car is nearly the opposite lol.
How many miles did the car have on it when you bought it for 3k? Seems very affordable to me if the miles aren’t that bad, I am looking to get a 2008 prius myself
@@shockwaveforces7910 it's got 200,000. But I've been buying Toyotas for decades. You will not find a more reliable vehicle manufacturer. Plus I'm a master mechanic, so if it has any issues, I can fix it np. The main thing with THIS vehicle is to make sure the battery pack for the hybrid system is good. Engine, Transmission, and Hybrid battery are the most expensive "parts" of this car. Hope the info helps. *EDIT* Also, parts do wear out. I replaced the brake rotors and pads up front, drum shoes and springs in back, four wheel bearing assemblies, and the front and back spring/strut assemblies. The struts are supposed to last about 50-100K miles. The ones I took off were the ORIGINAL assemblies and the suspension was terrible. Nice and smooth now. Wheel bearings were 180 for the set. Struts/spring combos were 300 for the set. Rotors and pads were 135. Shoes and springs were 53. I also bought new plugs, air filter, cabin filter, oil filter, oil change, and some products to clean the fuel system, injectors, and cylinders. I also cycled ATF through the engine oil for 50 miles to free up and clean the piston rings before doing the oil change (Don't do this unless you know what you're doing, it can destroy your engine very rapidly if driven MORE than 50 miles with ATF in the oil. ATF= Automatic Transmission Fluid). So I paid 3,000 for the car and spent another 750 or so for all the maintenance parts that the previous owner failed to do SEVERAL times over. I'm sure I'll get another 100-200K out of the engine before I rebuild it. In light of RECENT gas prices, it was a SOLID purchase =]
My 2011 Prius will shut the engine off and run on battery only up through the 40’s maintaining speed. Found the best way to get the best mileage is to coast when you can, and regenerate as much energy as possible keeping the battery charged up. But I can still get 52 mpg driving “normally” with traffic.
David W. Yeah I was mostly doing the slow driving as an example. I certainly don’t do that regularly. I’ve found it’ll stay in battery only until about 41mph if you’re careful. Thanks for the support!
Elliott Alvis love the channel man! It’s nice to see other Prius owners who love their cars AND sports cars. Breaking the myth that we as automotive enthusiasts can’t love fast cars and drive a Prius-which IS an amazing car if you can appreciate what it does well.
David W. Thank you! The Prius is an amazing piece of engineering and I wish more car enthusiasts would give them the chance. It’s the owners who gave them a bad rep! Hopefully my channel will help show some people the light ;)
Mine doesn’t have Bluetooth unfortunately. And it’s possible that your car only does Bluetooth phone calls and doesn’t support Bluetooth audio streaming.
No, driving in electric mode as long as possible is not the most fuel efficient way to drive. It is the least efficient. Charging the battery has losses so you want to charge and discharge as little as possible. Accelerate at around 2200-2500 rpm (that should be your pet peeve, there is no easy way to see this) and then drive in a steady fashion. It is even more efficient to drive a little faster than the max EV speed to force the ICE to run because discharging the battery and then having to recharge it again is way less efficient than driving with the ICE on.
That makes sense. I do mention how annoyed I am at the lack of gauges in this car in another video, but it’s not a pet peeves because I understand why they did it. But your suggestions make a lot of sense. Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel. Thought it was great. I also have a 2008 Prius and feel the same about it and agree with complaints 1 thru 4. I have not heard # 5, sounds like yours is sucking air from cracked hose or low volume in cooling system. Time to replace the pump? Or take it to a dealer for checking?
Don Rumph it’s time to replace the pump for sure. But it hasn’t gone out yet, it’s just bearing noise. Thanks for watching, check out some of the other videos!
6:30 There’s an “ev mode” button mod that you can do and besides allowing you to drive using just the battery it actually also increases the amount of permitted acceleration before the ICE kicks in. No one seems to talk about the acceleration benefit of the ev mode button at all but it’s HUGE regarding the drivability of the car.
Elliott Alvis But you can add one! Outside of the north american market EV mode was a standard feature in all gen 2 prius. So your car doesn’t currently have the hardware required for ev mode (a button and wires) but the software programming for ev mode IS still present.
Gen 2 (and maybe later) Prii have auxillary electric heater strips in the fan box so turning up your heat when the engine is cold DOES help, unlike with a home A/C or furnance that is either in an on or off state.
Was the gas station thing a joke or do people really ask you about the Prius at gas stations? I'm surprised, they're so common. I never experienced that with my second gen Insight (knock off Prius) but I did get tons of questions about my Volt during its rare stops for gas.
I occasionally get asked about the mpg in my Gen 2 ... They just stare and say it's a pregnant roller skate ... I just laugh with them and then when I see them on the road, I happily rool past them ;)
Some reviewers have ridiculed the “wierd” shifter, but I have found it quite convenient and functional. Three finger mouse milking technique works well🤪😺. Gen 4 have a little recessed light in the ceiling to shine faintly on the shifter and “cell phone” charger which I found a nice touch. I am not sure if the previous generation had this thought.
Still never had anyone comment while at the gas station... its still the perfect incognito car... I speed all the time in her car because I'm not bothered while doing door dash... however I've have had other dashers tell me I'm cheating or commenting that I have the perfect car for doing it in, which I feel is completely true
I think a really useful reversing alert would be external, rather then internal. It would shout... "GET OUT Of THE WAY..., GET OUT OF THE WAY..., GET OUT............ ".
I can understand everything you said but the driving like a jerk can be some of the reason others don't like Prius owners. If there is no one else around, have at it, but making others go around you does seem a bit selfish. That's obviously my opinion, but do thank you for the effort of making the video. I don't own one, but am thinking about one and appreciate it.
I was only doing that for the sake of the video. I always drive like a normal person. In fact, I bet I surprise a lot of people behind me when I merge onto the highway at a reasonable speed lol
Indeed. My daughter drives our Prius. She is frequently heckled by Prius admirers. “Wow you married up!” Or “Your dads clearly swimming in the chips”. Just have to accept that as part of Prius ownership.
Car Wizard it’s a true automobile of status!
I wonder if Tiger King Joe has a Prius.
Car Wizard I would sure hope he does. He might be the best Prius owner endorsement you could ask for. Can you imagine how cool some tiger cubs would look in a Prius?!
lol swimming in the chips, I love it.
I have a 2006 Prius with 215k miles on it. Pretty cheap to fix things on them.
I’m glad I watched this, if those are “issues” then I’m deffo getting me a Prius
Heck yeah, get one! I love mine.
I think that's kind of the point. These are the worst things wrong with the car LOL
I just bought a brand new Prius in December and the reverse beep was driving me crazy!! If you go to the dealership, for free, they will change it so that it will only beep once when you put it into reverse. So much better! Love the channel btw and it's nice to see a fellow car enthusiast who also owns a Prius!
Bradley Kurtz I knew you could disable it with some aftermarket apps and an OBDII scanner, but I didn’t know the dealership would do it! That’s awesome. Thanks man, I appreciate the support! 🙏🏻
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@@TomMangum Ah yes, I forgot! You were able to disable it yourself until the most recent generation. I don't know why they changed that :(
@@TomMangum My hero!
You can disable the reverse beep yourself in a gen 2 prius. UA-cam is your friend.
Reverse beeps can be removed, ask Toyota. I agree that Prius a battery should be bigger (double) to have more eletric acceleration.
I removed the beeps from my 07 Prius via the MFD, and it was a good decision. I'm not a dumptruck backing up. Come on, Toyota. Really?
I agree with both your comments. There's a hack to disable the beep. It was put there for the lowest common denominator careless person who can't figure out they're in reverse when they remove their foot from the brake and the car... goes backward!
@@ibol13l3 can't do it yourself on 2010s and newer
Is it possible to do push the beep to the outside to let people around know the driver is backing up?
The reverse beep is a helpful warning, in case you engaged it by accident, and thought you were about to move forward. At least for me, as I am an idiot.
Lol that’s a good way to look at it! 😂
I agree, and on thee newer Priuses, when you put it in reverse, on the outside it makes a buzzing noise.
2008 w/212K miles. Pros: Invisibility - you can speed like a mofo and police will pull over the guy next to you every time. Original brake pads @ 212K miles. Huge cargo volume for construction tools. Cons: Everything you mentioned plus constantly replacing exterior lightbulbs, failed tailgate latch, tailgate trim breaks and falls off, increasing oil consumption, feel very unsafe in todays traffic surrounded by highly distracted/drugged up drivers of 6000lb SUVs and F-150s.
How often do you feel the need to replace the exterior lights and tailgate trims? I am looking to buy a 2008 Prius touring and I’ve noticed these as well
@@shockwaveforces7910 The headlights are the biggest issue as one goes out every 18-24 months and it can be very difficult to get access. My rear lights got really dim to the point of being dangerous an people were flashing me. Turned out they just needed new bulbs (the old ones were very dark colored, almost burnt looking, but still kinda working). I glued the tailgate trim with fast grab PL construction adhesive (not recommended, but vehicle is approaching end of life for my needs). Great car overall, bit dated now, but fantastic grocery getter/disposable commuterbox.
I also drive a 2008 Prius 160,000 miles so far and love it. My pet peeves are hatchback can only be opened by button on lift on the outside, no release in the dash area. I’m mean how hard would it have been? If for some reason electrical power is lost only way to open is to crawl through rear compartment (means taking everything out of hatch area through the passenger door) then opening a small cover in the tire well to get to the emergency release. I would think those brilliant minds in Japan could have come up with a hatch release along side the fuel door release! Also have had to replace the drivers side low beam headlight no less than 6 times, often lasts only 6 months or less( also difficult to accomplish due to poor design. Never have replaced drivers side.
The only time I ever get attention driving the 2008 prius is when I park. other priussesses find my prius and park near it. I have come back to the car and at one time 9 other priussesssssesssss parked near mine. Nobody gives a damn at a gas station. Ever. lol
I'm actually really satisfied with my Prius. 460k miles and the only maintenance I r had to do is oil changes and brakes. Wait... I did need to replace a hybrid battery cell 150k miles ago. That cost me only $60 because I changed it out myself. Other than that it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. I'm actually buying another second generation soon with low miles.
That’s great! Glad you’ve had such good luck with yours!
Most of the buttons are there in case of touch screen malfunctions. Great design.
Whip Tech That’s a good point. I just would argue that the climate control should already be on auto, with little need for adjustment. But you make a good point!
Elliott Alvis yes that’s true but if you have a dog or the temp outside god colder or hotter while driving u don’t want to look off the road to change climate that’s another reason I actually think that’s smart also I’m buying a same gen Prius
There should be physical buttons for them regardless
I actually love that my 2007 Prius has the temperature adjust features on the thumb. I’m always messing with the AC at my apartment and wish it was on my phone, it’s perfect in the Prius that I never have to pick up my hands to adjust the temperature.
I've been driving a 2002 WRX since 2002, but my mechanic tells me it's time to sell it, so I bought a 2004 Prius. I've only driven it a couple hundred miles so far, but dang if it doesn't average 45 mpg on the regular, and sometimes 55. And that's with me still driving like I'm in my WRX! I know super milers like to try to get to 65 mpg and beyond, but 45 with regular gas instead of 21 with premium is enough for me right now.
I love my 2009. The reverse beep doesn't bother me at all.
Scott Simpson The beep doesn’t bother me so much anymore. I just wanted to include it for those who might be new to Prius ownership.
You can turn the continuous beep into a single beep using Techstream
@@masonmiller4663 yeah, I turned the beeper off of my 07
that is a feature on every toyota
@@johnb.3527 whats techstream?
Love your Prius reviews!! So true. I am becoming a Prius (between 2007-2009) owner/driver again after surrendering my 2010 after retirement. I absolutely love them. I've had a total of 4 and never any issues. Thanks for your awesome reviews!!
PS: at 73, I am still waiting for some hot babe to approach me for a Prius short ride. I'll let you know if it ever happens!! :-)
Haha that’s awesome! Thanks for watching man!
In case you didn't know, with a bluetooth OBD II reader you can connect with your phone, you can use apps like Dr.Prius to turn off that beeping when in reverse, The OBD reader I got was like 10-15 bucks so worth the price, also when I did it I had to keep revving to keep the gas engine running so the OBD reader would stay on
Mr. Waffles great information! I know there’s a way to turn it off without one as well. I was just mentioning it for the folks that might not have any Prius experience whatsoever and might be surprised to learn that it beeps while in reverse. Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel!
I have owned a Prius V for 7 years now and not once has anyone asked me anything about it at the Gas Station.
Cobolisdead well, maybe they will start!
Probably a regional thing.
1: reverse beep can be turned off
2: love that feature much easier to have it on the wheel that having to take your eyes off the road to do the same thing on the middle display
3: what? I've had 2 priuses for 10 years not once has anyone asked me anything about them at a gas pump
4: please stop being " that prius driver" problem solved
5: ya that screaming noise is the pump crying in pain that it need to be replaced asap. If you dont do it you will over heat your inverter or electric motors and spend thousands of dollars for a new ones that an $80 electric pump could have prevented. It stays running after the car stops for a reason and that reason is to cool down the inverter slowly to prolong its life electronic dont like drastic quick temperature changes
Not sure if you can do it on a Prius but when I had the Auris (Corolla) - I asked my dealer to turn off the reverse notification ... and it was amazing. Life changed moment lol. I miss my Toyota, I have a plug in hybrid now but the Toyota was something special. Love the Channel - keep up the great work! 😀
Jonathan Chan yeah it can be turned off either at a dealer, or with an OBDII tool, but I just wanted to point it out for those not familiar with the Prius. Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!
@@ElliottAlvis you can also do it yourself. Lots of youtube videos on how to.
Fuel $1.50. Those were the days...
Cries from 9 months in the future
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The steering wheel temp controls are my favorite thing on the car. My center screen died and doesn’t work, and if it wasn’t for that I’d have no way to modulate my climate. If it’s a bit too cold I’ll click it up a few times. If it gets too warm I’ll click it down twice. I believe they must’ve done that for that reason alone
Same here, those screens go out 100% of the time and no way to access climate without steering buttons
I like my steering wheel buttons as well! In the winter to get it to heat up, I set the temperature to 72, then lower it to 70, and then down to 67
I love my Gen two Prius 2008. I have 170,000 miles on it and use it for only long trips. I use my bike for short trips shopping and commuting. No major issues since I bought it new in 2007 October, 25,000 bucks. Have the original battery no signs of weakness. Car looks great since it’s garage kept and I think it helps the battery last longer since there’s less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections. I have HID headlights and they failed. I replaced them myself without taking the bumper off and they were much brighter than the original stock. The Dash once in a while goes dark but it comes back so far so good. I had the energy saver Michelin tires on it and I replaced them with the regular defender Michelin tires loss a couple of miles per gallon but it handles better and holds the road better. My average mileage is 53 miles per gallon since I only use it for a long trips. it’s a beautiful Barcelona red. in time, I believe it will become my antique vehicle when I upgrade to all electric
dude, It's been so long since I've heard someone with such great humor. love it!! Thanks.. and carry on!!
Doug A I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
I've never been bothered by anyone fueling up my Prius. Ever. They just ignore me like they do with any other car I've had.
The steering wheel controls are so you can do anything you need to without taking your hands off the wheel. You don't need to hit the climate button, and then the temperature button.
I'd like to be able to accelerate more quickly on battery without it just starting the engine.
My wife has a newer Avalon hybrid, and it doesn't beep backing up, despite backing up on battery most of the time, and I can take off quickly and stay in EV mode. Though it still starts the engine at around 25.
Funny that; the UK version of the 2008 Prius Tspirit will do 43mph approximately in unenforced EV mode before the Internal Combustion Engine kicks in. However, it's not really recommended to go long distances in EV mode unless you're cruising down a slight incline (angle the throttle pedal appropriately and you can literally glide using NO propulsion power). Use the same technique to pulse and glide, still saves tons of fuel.
Getting mine this week. Looked at one today and i fell in love. I didn’t want a car payment and I’m about 500 short so I’m waiting for payday so I can buy it with cash! So excited!!
Awesome! Even better to get one without a car payment!
Just got mines 3 days ago love it
Hope you were able to get it! I just got one 3 days ago from my aunt; I’m already in love with it!
@@staciehahn9175 I did get it! I love it!! I used to drive an suv that had a 19 gallon gas tank, and got me 13-14 mpg so I’ve saved so much money driving the Prius!!
My #1 Pet Peave on my 2007 is low ground clearance. I dread even slightly inclined driveways and the subsequent chalkboard sound. And clearance is even less on third & fourth generations as efficiency increases!
Curious Meow you’re exactly right! These cars are lowwww. Thanks for watching!
My mom bought an '05, new. 1) That beeping in reverse. If I had been the one shopping for the car, I would have refused to buy it, unless I felt SURE that I could eliminate it. DUMB! 2) I LOVE the steering wheel temp controls! I will frequently bump it up or down just one degree, just to get a little more or less cooling. Especially with others in the car feeling a little colder than me. 3) In all the years that we've had this car, and I'm often the one filling the tank, not ONCE has anyone asked me about it. Maybe I'm not approachable? But they ask all the time about my Corvair. ;) 10 bucks to fill the tank... That administration is LONG gone... 4) The battery in these cars is TINY. Yes, you "can" run it, a little, on electric only, but only a LITTLE. Even less with the A/C on. Since you're not recharging it from an external source, it's still going to be recharged from the gas tank. Just hopefully at a time when there can be a little more load on the engine, so it operates more efficiently. I've always said the car should have had a somewhat bigger battery. 5) Mom's car has been making that noise since it was new, so far as I know. It still does. It's never been really loud though. I'll add another 6) I HATE how the car starts MOVING when shifted to Drive or Reverse WITHOUT pressing on the go pedal. Come on folks, it's not a hydraulic automatic with a torque converter! Every single F-ing time I come to a stop in that F-ing car, "Shift to neutral at 6 mph, so it isn't using battery power pulling against the brakes". That's another reason I would have refused outright to buy the car in the first place. DUMB!
As a Gen 1 (2002) owner:
1: My Prius flashes the [R] indicator in reverse, but doesn't beep.
2: 2002 has auto climate, but no steering wheel controls. I often find myself turning the fan to LO so the engine shuts off.
3: My 2002 is invisible. Looks like a nineties Corolla!
4: Excessive EV is a net loss. I usually punch it up to speed on the ICE and make use of the massive torque of the combined system, and cruise on EV.
5: Gen 1 has no coolant pump. Might consider adding one...
Day one I disabled the reverse and seatbelt beeps. There's a series of button presses you can do to turn them off.
You’re exactly right! But a lot of folks who have never been in a Prius might not know that it beeps!
I just got a used 2006 Prius and it runs great, Thanks for letting me know that yours makes that sound as well. I am looking for the relax modification so that I can buy one to RV with.
Alton Randolph that would be neat! Glad you’re enjoying your car. Thanks for watching!
I find the need to change my temperature slightly to get the fan to turn down when I first start it up.
I do love my Prius. The things I don't like about mine:
1. Traction control shuts off all power to the front wheels when it detects wheel spin. More dangerous than convenient. You also can't shut off traction control. Even going over rough surfaces sets the system off.
2. The door stays are very weak. If your on a mild incline the door will swing back closed when you don't want it to. I have replaced all of them with new ones.
3. No real instrumentation. I have put in a Scangauge to help with this. I can now see RPM engine temp and all battery voltages. I can't see oil pressure though maybe there is a work around or just install an aftermarket oil pressure gauge.
4. Fog lights are absolutely useless. I hardly even use them. Luckily I have HID and they are pretty efficient. Maybe a set of LED bulbs would be better.
Great things:
1. Gas mileage!
2. Despite being a complex vehicle it's been really reliable. I have over 130K on mine so far.
3. Comfortable on long rides.
4. Durability. I had a inverter cooling pump go out and I still was able to get the vehicle home with no real damage. The pump was $135 from Toyota and despite the pump failure and the 3 hour drive there was no apparent damage to the inverter. The inverter was very warm and was starting to fail for charging the 12v battery. But after pump replacement so far so good. This is where it's nice having a Scangauge in the car.
In the end the good outweighs the bad.
Have a good one!
-Jon
My prius scream as well when i just switch off my car specially dog around they notice and get scared
Also i must say this is best car
good video but ....
1) beeping can be easily turned off. I did it after 3 days since I bought it.
2) wheel temp control. Actually, due to big windows and 'poor insulation' it is the opposite of your house. At your house no matter what, you can leave your thermostat at 72 summer or winter. In your Prius here is the big difference: when it is super hot outside, in the Prius it is smart to raise the cabin temperature (I do it). On the other hand, on a warm day you can leave it at 72. But on a very hot day, it is better to set it to 75-76 otherwise the ICE/hybrid system will work like crazy because it will be impossible to EVER reach 72... that is why it is nice to be able to change your setting from the steering wheel. I PERSONALLY LOVE IT. I would say 72F when outside is 100F will not work....and actually when outside is 80, if you set it to 72, the car will feel really cold...
I know the feeling about being hounded at the gas pump. I get so many questions about my Miata. Is it fast? Will you cut my hair? Do you do perms?
btlfedgolf haha, glad you understand the struggle! 😂
The fifth pet peeve is one that happens with mine and I've heard happens with pretty much every 2nd gen prius. It doesn't harm anything so it isn't worth replacing to me, so I just ignore it.
My pet peeves of my 2007 prius would be: 1. The 12 volt axillary battery is located in the trunk. This makes the battery more expensive and makes it difficult to access the battery if it dies, since you need battery power to open the trunk to access the battery. Luckily there are clamp mounts for a jump start under the hood, but putting the battery in the front and the fuses in the back would have just been way better. (Which apparently is how it is designed in Japan and other countries) 2. The a-pillars block your view of perpendicular traffic or pedestrians. This isn't as bad as my old chevy sonic, but definitely still an issue. 3. The car can be driven without the keys. Where if you leave your car running and walk away to go to the restroom, for instance, and bring your keys with you, someone else can get in and drive it away. They should have designed it to not go into drive if the keys are not present (like most keyless start/entry cars). You wanna leave your prius running in between short stops to get an extra 5 mpg, this is because the engine has to warm up when started, which uses up gas unnecessarily if you just had a short stop. So having the car being able to be driven away if you step out of it for a minute really sucks. 4. The physical key to unlock doors is super small and difficult to use since you cannot get any torque from it being so narrow and small. This really sucks since you can only lock the car manually while the car is running. It will not let you use the key fob or any other method to lock the doors if they keys are not present while the car is running (strange that they designed it that way, seeing as how they let the car drive without the keys inside). 5. Very few cup holders. The prius only has 4 cup holders, two in the front and two in the back (although the two in the back are blocked if you have 3 passengers in the back). A cup holder and storage in each of the rear doors would have been nice.
With your cup holder gripe, there is cup holders in the front door pockets, which I do agree are partially unnecessary.
I just bought an 08 Prius (157k miles) a week ago and yes, the reverse beep is super annoying.
But what I REALLY wish is that, instead of the temperature controls, those up and down switches controlled the fan speed. A lot of times the auto climate control cranks the fan all the way up and I have to navigate into the menu to turn it down and that is a hassle.
But overall I really like my Prius. Haven't gotten mobbed at the gas station yet though. :-)
youtube how to turn off the beeping. it's really quick and so relieving!
There was a release on the evening new when hubrids 1st came out, they said the mileage they get is overestimated. Then i was driving a friends Prius, after leaving the Las Vegas area I passed a gas station expecting one soon, as we have in the midwest, well there wasnt any gas station and the prius was running on empty for about an hour and made it to a station in Colorado. I was then hooked on them and knew how the news was probably paid off by car companies with no hybrids. As was news release about turmeric but thats another story.
freedomisfromtruth these cars can be surprising after you experience them first hand. Thanks for watching!
I use the temp button almost every time i drive. I always set my climate to 65 when I turn of my Prius, if it's set to anything higher i've noticed on cold starts the ICE runs longer, sometimes a lot longer esp if it's cold out, even if climate control is turned off!! And since the first few miles of my drive is stop and go, i wait until I get to the interstate before I turn up the heat if i need it.
The ice always runs a little longer in the winter because it’s trying to get the coolant up to a certain temp. But I totally understand your method, makes sense!
I am working to get a block heater before next winter to help reduce this morning run time. That being said it does heat up relatively quick and using Eco heating seams to help limiting the engine morning run time...that being said it really still get excellent mileage.
So turn the reverse beeping function off. Very easy, just look it up on youtube. Turned it off and it is a much better experience backing up.
randy daudt Thanks I’ll check it out! This was more to inform people who might not already have a Prius about some potentially annoying things. I appreciate the support!
@@ElliottAlvis I disabled the beeper on mine, and set the smart key locks to unlock all doors - increased my sanity, lowered my grief counselling costs, allows my to enjoy my NPR without audible distraction...
Kelvin Stokes uninterrupted NPR is crucial to the Prius experience.
You can't do that with the 2010 and newer Prius. Have to take it to a dealership
The "Prius Scream" is also a bad ABS Actuator. They're terrible in Generation 2 Priuses and often fail. They're $1500+ to fix too!
I have a Gen 2... 17 years and the MFD works great still...
It'll probably go next week ;)
FYI, you can ask the dealer to turn off the beep. Mine did it at no charge during an oil change and I did not even ask. They just did it because everyone complains to them about it. They did it on my 3rd gen as well.
Thomas Wells yep, I know it can be turned off. But for some prospective Prius buyers, they might not know it beeps in the first place. So I just wanted to mention it. Thanks for watching!
My 2009 has 289,000 miles on it with the original engine, battery, transmission. I have the Carfax from 0 miles to 194,000 and it was dealer maintained with only regular maintenance done. The struts and all of the suspension parts are still original. The only replaced items are brakes, tires, fluids and I put a custom stereo in it! It only gets about 30 mpg now, so I think the battery is due for a replacement, but I am struggling to justify the cost as I don't drive much when work is less than one mile away from home.
I’m right there in the same boat man! That’s awesome. Thanks for watching!
Is there a Prius wave you guys give each other when you see each other on the road like the vette guys do?
Good vid buddy.
Velocity Garage Ha! I wish. Unfortunately most Prius owners aren’t as enthusiastic as I am about mine. Maybe we can start a Prius wave locally as more of us car guys acquire hybrids 😂
We do like to park together like Teslas and Subarus haha
Nope.
We'll toggle the hi beams or fog lights to warn each other of a speed camera van beyond the bend.
@@ElliottAlvis 🤟
Actually, it's more like a nod of mutual understanding. PRIUS NATION!!!
I love my 2008 silver Prius Touring model. I bought it in 2018 for $6,000 with 150,000 miles (now 309k miles). Had to replace the electric motor battery ( $2000 3 yr warranty at a hybrid auto garage) 5 years ago and still going strong. The thing I hate is that it burns oil a lot. I have to buy 5 quarts of oil a month. But I still love the car and it runs great! Great videos on Prius! Thanks.
THE PUMP NOISE! I know that sound, that's air in the line, in the pump especially, which if that's a pressurized or sealed system indicates a seal issue somewhere!
You get those sounds in aquarium filters and water pumps, always air bubbles.
4 years later, but... y'know. Still. As soon as I heard the sound I was a little excited by how exact it was compared to what I know for pumps struggling.
I change my AC all the time! I love the fact it's on the steering wheel. It is much easier than digging on the radio looking for it.
I never get questions about my Prius. I do not a ton of attention for my dog in the car. He draws in everyone!
I fill my tank daily $35-$40.
I have a 2005 prius. I have no issue with temperature knobs on the steering wheel. I change the temperature quite often.
Thats good! Obviously they are there for a reason. I just trust the climate control too much and let it do its thing.
The noise is from the brake actuator.. I have the same problem and many cars do.. I was told to replace it by the dealership after my warranty expired.. I said no and it still kicking :)
Ben Dover how can I know for sure that it’s the brake actuator and not that coolant reservoir pump?
Elliott Alvis while your car parked press on the brake hard and hold it for 5-10 seconds.. if it kicks in (the pump) then you know for sure, make sure you are in a quite place so you can hear it.
Other times when you approach your car or open the driver’s door it will start to pump.
Ben Dover thanks, I’ll give those a try!
I have a gen 3, an old one but I just got it, it’s great. The beep could easily have been made a bit less ‘industrial’ but still be recognisable as a reversing alert? Like a short cascade of tones or something, and it wouldn’t need to be loud outside or inside, to be really much more than the sound of the Prius, so I might even leave that on then. Funny what you don’t notice - I plum forgot that unlike almost every other car, be they automatic transmission or manual, the shifter actually does stay in a certain position when you choose a gear. The Prius is more like a motorcycle then, they too simply have a fixed position and the rider rocks the lever, but there is nothing to tell you what gear you are in (on more modern bikes, yes there probably is).
@8:40 that is a dry bearing type of sound, it’s that mid-frequency oscillation of a pulley of some sort, that is experiencing friction as it rotates, and gets sent into a fundamental frequency ‘wobble’ that is self-perpetuating, when the rotation speed of woteva it is, hits a certain rpm maybe?
On the low speed required to save fuel really well, yes, our taxi drivers in my part of the UK drove people nuts when fuel here first shot up in our unnecessary and greed-fuelled energy crisis (puns abound). It hit about three times what you guys pay over there in North America, and it really is not justifiable. Anyway, as others say, double the battery would be better, and it’s interesting that the 5th Prius now has upped the engine to a 2 litre, and yet gets better mpg than any of the predecessors. I am sure you could make use of up to double the battery capacity, but there was the weight penalty back then, as NiMh was the more affordable option, and more easy to manage in terms of charging and overheat/safety risk. I think with the better management of them, Li-ion at the same weight being able to have double the capacity, would be a great update, but these are wishes that should not detract from the big plus points…
…if Toyota had marketed these as a new revolutionary automatic transmission vehicle that did away with ratios, yet had no pulleys, belts, friction plates galore, slush box/torque converter/impellers, or indeed the whole hydraulic control ‘circuit’ section, I’d have bought a Prius a decade earlier. The system is really so clever,and simple, it seems based on the principle of the differential, and by clever design does away with weight, fragility and all sorts of stuff that always goes wrong eventually in other transmissions. I couldn’t be more impressed. If you want an exciting car that is more fragile, this isn’t for you!
Interesting though, nice to hear someone else’s view on them.
@ 3:00 Actually, it is a little different than your house. I like the temp feature on the steering wheel. When it's hot out, I find 70 degrees works best, especially when first starting out. But when it's cold out, I run it at around 74 degrees. I live in the north east so in the spring and fall, temps can be very sporadic. I use the temp control on the wheel a lot...
BoobooJonez a 4 degree fluctuation is reasonable. Most people who don’t understand climate control jack it all the way to “LO” in the summer and all the way up in the winter. It sounds like you’ve got a good understanding of the system and make minor tweaks to keep yourself comfortable. Thanks for watching!
@@ElliottAlvis Just sayin' I use the temp control on the steering wheel A LOT! Great feature...
BoobooJonez Good! I’m glad you enjoy it. And I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.
After replacing my brake actuator because my ABS system failed that noise that you're talking about stopped or is very minimal are used to think it was a pump as well but it had something to do with my ABS system failing go figure
Good to know! Thanks for commenting.
This has probably been mentioned, but you can turn the reverse beep off.
Also, to get the absolute best mileage out of any vehicle you have to drive it slowly and gently, that's not just a Prius thing....the Prius just seems to dare us to do so by setting the bar high with high advertised MPG and then keeping score with the avg MPG gauge
I found the seat is so uncomfortable to almost back breaking for long trip. Wonder if you guys have experience the same thing?
It’s your heat storage coolant pump. It’s about 80-100 at the dealer and takes half hour to fix. See my video on the noise as well
WhiteKnuckle6.2 awesome! I’ll check it out. I see that you’re a Challenger Hellcat owner as well. I watched your video a while back on the antenna removal! Isn’t the Prius/Hellcat combo the best?
I have the same 08 ,cleaned my MAF sensor and after even when flooring won't go over 45mpg since ,same on highway. before went down to 35 and 37 on highway. Only thing I had to do over a year ownership and buy catalytic converter after got stolen.
Peter P. Nice! Glad you’ve had such good luck!
P.s.
HOLY CRAP!!!!
THE SCREAMING!!!!
Thank you thank you thank you for explaining this.
I've had no idea along with whomever I've had work on it. I describe and they look at me like I'm a DingDing. (Yes they are Prius specific mechanics. Well, apparently allegedly.)
The coolant and its reservoir have always puzzled me since seemingly nothing in mine moves around (levels stay same).
THANK YOU!!!
This makes sooooo much sense
I have an 08 and 09 and nobody talks to me when I fill up....ever. You must just be an approachable guy. Your antenna is broken off by the way. They are like $8 on EBay to replace. Nice video.
EasyGrowsIt if you check out my other video on cost of ownership, I actually replaced it with a low profile antenna so that I could fit under a 4 post lift more easily. Thanks for the support!
I'm starting to like this Prius communit., lol.... I'm in market for one. About to come off deployment...
1)Beep can be shut off - unfortunately only for us models, not european ones like mine - :(
2) love the ac and climate controls on the steering wheel, use them both a lot in winter.
3) its not that bad in europe lol, but i wish we had your gas prices haha
4) yeah the battery could be stronger, but the 2nd gen prius is not ment to accelerate in ev mode - it is ment to cruise in ev mode and it does it well in my eyes.
5) what pump is it and where is it located? Didn't knew about it
Greeetz
Thanks for the comment!
I have 2013 europspec Toyota Auris Tourings sport(basicily a prius), you can turn change the reverse beep to just one beep.
The temp control could automatically adjust the fan speed too, when you're in Auto mode.
On mine, it does !
Yup gen 4 do beep in reverse. No specific temp control on wheel on gen 4. No attention as gas stations even in oil town Alberta. (maybe because most cab are Prius). Electric only mode is kinda slow..I do find that you are limited in speed and acceleration, if you want to keep it in electric mode. Down town traffic driving is amazing as the engine hardly used even in normal acceleration in the core. Pump noise is not a car problem, that is a maintenance issue. Considering how reliable this car is you should go get it replaced. You already suspected this is a coolant reservoir pump a trip to the dealer or A competent mechanic would be good. Maybe use a stethoscope type device to localize if you want to try and replace yourself.
Sounds like a bearing going out. I've had several similar issues in my Subby. Might just be alternator belt guide pulley.
The beep drives me nuts too... my wife likes it and its her car so I can't disable it... you can do it yourself by following a procedure you can find on UA-cam. And the beep is only in the cabin... you can't hear it outside the car...
Yep! I know it can be disabled, and I know it can’t be heard from outside of the car. I was just having some fun with it.
I’m still trying to figure out how to drive economically with my Prius. I got one 2007 and it does between 42/46mpg and I saw so many people with 57/60mpg and I have being wondering what I’m doing wrong LOL Reading some comments made me realize that I just thought I was driving economically but I’m not. Anyway, I’m very very happy with the car, I just had for 2 weeks now and I had a 4Runner before so still way better in gas and I’m already spending so much less money. It’s great!
I think it's all about your stretch of commute. My commute is so short the car is barely getting good and warm by the time I get to work. Also it isn't a flat commute. I laugh and say I get the worst Prius mileage around with only mid 30s in the winter which is quite cold here. I'll probably get low or mid 40s in the summer. When I used to live across town and had a different under 40 mph flat commute I would always get mid or upper 40s
Every time I have a battery issue that darn backup beep resets. And, then I promptly end up backing into things until I remember how to turn it off.
I think if you have an ODB and the Dr Prius app, you can shut it off from the app.
Occasionally, I have issues with not being able to fill my car. It happens mainly in very hot Temps and it's like it gets vapor locked. Under warranty, the pulled the tank and replaced it, but it still happens at least once a year in the summer.
Just smash that gas pedal and have fun!
1. Reverse sound doesn't bother me at all. It tells me I'm in reverse so if I floor it and I'm not in reverse, I know I'm not going to ram the guy behind me. I like the sound.
2. Temp controls on the steering wheel are great. I adjust temperature all the time and this is very useful for keeping eyes on the road. The only thing I don't like is how you have to go to the touchscreen to get the windscreen demister to work.
3. Never had this problem. One thing I like freaking people out about is when driving around parking lots and gas stations in EV mode, everyone thinks you're driving a full EV.
4. This is just part of the Gen2 setup unfortunately. I do the same thing, crawl home the last 3/4 mile because it's off a freeway and a downward sloping road so the battery is usually fully charged when I hit the last red light. I don't do this if there's a car behind though, there's enough Prius haters in this world already!
5. You need to get that fixed.
ygg drasil I appreciate the comprehensive comment! I pretty much never do #4 unless there isn’t a single person behind me. And I will be getting number 5 fixed soon. Thanks for the support!
Windshield demister? The defrost? I have that button on my steering wheel too.
I didn't know there were different button choices.
@@FieroFats Thanks Brad I'll have to check that out, I've been using the touch screen up till now which is a bit of a hassle if you're driving.
You can disable the back up beeper your seft. Just got to the screen on the dash and go to maintenance and setting and look for disable back up allert.
The reverse beep and the way the gas motor cuts in too soon are legit baffling concerns. My Dad has one and every time I get in it, I just think Why?
The Big Picture yeah, it just doesn’t make sense. I’m sure it’s better on the newer cars though.
You forgot to mention the centre screen light illumination that you have to keep adjusting every time you turn the car on and you can turn off the reverse beep
Yes I know the reverse beep can be disabled. I just wanted to include it in this video for the folks who might not know that Priuses beep in the first place. Thanks for watching Aly!
Really? I've never had to adjust my screen.
Never once had anyone say anything to me at a gas station. I thought you were going to talk about how you can't fill it up if it's only down 1/2 tank.
Bos La Moss haven’t had that issue, but thanks for watching!
I drive a 2008 Prius….I work at a petrol(gas) station. People are both intrigued and pissed that they are paying super stupid fuel prices, and I fuel up half a tank every 6 or so weeks.
I think the gauge cluster should be right behind the steering wheel cause it looks kinda dum with just a blank dash there
It’s great for visibility. But it flares against the windshield at night. And the “cluster” only reads speed so it’s fairly pointless lol.
On my 2006 Prius,my left turn signal, high beam light, and parking/emergency brake lights don't display. However, they are all functional. What do you think is the issue?
Tyler Hoover should have kept his Prius. That way you, JR and Tyler could start the Wichita Prius UA-cam Bro club ;)
I don't like the seat. It's so uncomfortable. Especially on long trips. I just drove from AZ to FL, and back. My back is still not over it. No lower back support at all.
That’s quite the drive!
it seems it would be hard to see car directly behind you since back window is so slanted etc...
It has another little vertical window below the spoiler. It's actually pretty easy to see out of the back of the car!
You can aske the dealer to disable the reverse beeping noise so it only beeps once when you shift to reverse.
Pretty sure most cars with backup cameras beep when you put them in reverse. My 2018 Focus does it. It also mutes whatever audio is playing.
09 Prius, I've had gas pour out of the tank after a fill up. About half of the time I Make a right turn out of a parking lot the traction control kicks in and the car hesitates then finally goes.
Ken Dawson interesting. I’ve never had either of those things happen!
TC can be deactivated with a cheat code like sequence with the driver controls.
Trust any of us, there's too much torque for the skinny rubbish tyres and the open differential. In my experience, there seems to be very little difference in the hesitation of that stupid Ott TC, and the front right wheel spinning out of control as you slowly spill out of the junction with your emergency maneuver.
Tyres are a very impressionable on a Prius - since the US' OEM goodyears were complete dogshite, like gripping with $5 shoes.
"Normal" threads have shown good improvement, but then you're limited by the reaction of the soft 90s suspension and pencil thick roll bars.
Beyond that, this is a car that weighed 1290kg with a pretty long wheelbase and accurate steering. It's fun to rotate through turns in these provided that you're inputs are early for that rolly-polly suspension to dig into it.
2019 Japanese Dunlop’s have been quite good, though I have the AWDe version. Nevertheless the traction with these tires has been quite good, but I have found the ABS to be a little too aggressive when it comes to Manhole covers compared to my old Civic. They have come a long way over the years.
I have the same issue of water pump noise after shutting off with my Prius 2007??
What’s that ???
Mine does the exact same thing when I shut it off. I hate the caterpillar reverse also. No one asks me about my car. I guess I am like the 1980's child movie stars everyone forgot about.
i just got a 2010 yesterday and the reverse beep is driving me crazy lol it stresses me out. But i love the car a lot!! I'm sure ill get used to it
Congratulations! You do get used to the beep, but there’s also a way to turn it off!
I had a 2008 Prius and I had the reverse beeping switched off. I do not remember well, but it is either in the hidden service menu (just google the term to find it) or I used the app "Torque" for Android.
It is too long ago to remember well, but the reverse beep can be switched off!
Interesting video. I just bought an 08 Prius for $3k. I thought it was a good deal for the fuel efficiency it offers. I made sure to get the leather interior as the cloth is horrible. This one is actually in great shape. The beeping while backing up IS annoying... thankfully we spend 99.9% of the time driving FORWARD =] I need to look into the "EV mode" I see many talking about. I'm used to driving my RAM 2500 for my business... this car is nearly the opposite lol.
How many miles did the car have on it when you bought it for 3k? Seems very affordable to me if the miles aren’t that bad, I am looking to get a 2008 prius myself
@@shockwaveforces7910 it's got 200,000. But I've been buying Toyotas for decades. You will not find a more reliable vehicle manufacturer. Plus I'm a master mechanic, so if it has any issues, I can fix it np. The main thing with THIS vehicle is to make sure the battery pack for the hybrid system is good. Engine, Transmission, and Hybrid battery are the most expensive "parts" of this car. Hope the info helps.
*EDIT* Also, parts do wear out. I replaced the brake rotors and pads up front, drum shoes and springs in back, four wheel bearing assemblies, and the front and back spring/strut assemblies. The struts are supposed to last about 50-100K miles. The ones I took off were the ORIGINAL assemblies and the suspension was terrible. Nice and smooth now. Wheel bearings were 180 for the set. Struts/spring combos were 300 for the set. Rotors and pads were 135. Shoes and springs were 53. I also bought new plugs, air filter, cabin filter, oil filter, oil change, and some products to clean the fuel system, injectors, and cylinders. I also cycled ATF through the engine oil for 50 miles to free up and clean the piston rings before doing the oil change (Don't do this unless you know what you're doing, it can destroy your engine very rapidly if driven MORE than 50 miles with ATF in the oil. ATF= Automatic Transmission Fluid). So I paid 3,000 for the car and spent another 750 or so for all the maintenance parts that the previous owner failed to do SEVERAL times over. I'm sure I'll get another 100-200K out of the engine before I rebuild it. In light of RECENT gas prices, it was a SOLID purchase =]
Curious, what was the ratio of ATF? Thanks!
My 2011 Prius will shut the engine off and run on battery only up through the 40’s maintaining speed. Found the best way to get the best mileage is to coast when you can, and regenerate as much energy as possible keeping the battery charged up. But I can still get 52 mpg driving “normally” with traffic.
David W. Yeah I was mostly doing the slow driving as an example. I certainly don’t do that regularly. I’ve found it’ll stay in battery only until about 41mph if you’re careful. Thanks for the support!
Elliott Alvis love the channel man! It’s nice to see other Prius owners who love their cars AND sports cars. Breaking the myth that we as automotive enthusiasts can’t love fast cars and drive a Prius-which IS an amazing car if you can appreciate what it does well.
David W. Thank you! The Prius is an amazing piece of engineering and I wish more car enthusiasts would give them the chance. It’s the owners who gave them a bad rep! Hopefully my channel will help show some people the light ;)
Please show how to turn the Bluetooth on, I’ve connected and put my code on but it doesn’t put out sound it’s legit just the radio. Pet peeve
Mine doesn’t have Bluetooth unfortunately. And it’s possible that your car only does Bluetooth phone calls and doesn’t support Bluetooth audio streaming.
The temp. buttons are for people that drive for hire. Lots of people coming and going.
Lol, I feel like a rock star at the gas station. Some will ask questions about the car or look at how much I spent.
Lol, you get it!
No, driving in electric mode as long as possible is not the most fuel efficient way to drive. It is the least efficient. Charging the battery has losses so you want to charge and discharge as little as possible. Accelerate at around 2200-2500 rpm (that should be your pet peeve, there is no easy way to see this) and then drive in a steady fashion. It is even more efficient to drive a little faster than the max EV speed to force the ICE to run because discharging the battery and then having to recharge it again is way less efficient than driving with the ICE on.
That makes sense. I do mention how annoyed I am at the lack of gauges in this car in another video, but it’s not a pet peeves because I understand why they did it. But your suggestions make a lot of sense. Thanks for watching!
I think that noise is from brake actuator at the front. I have 2007 Prius with 278,000 miles and counting.
Christopher Kebenei oh wow! Mine just turned 203,000.
Elliott Alvis it’s low maintenance and reliable machine.
i think the noise is actually the CHRS pump, PN#16290-21011, that pumps coolant in and out of the storage canister
Just found your channel. Thought it was great. I also have a 2008 Prius and feel the same about it and agree with complaints 1 thru 4. I have not heard # 5, sounds like yours is sucking air from cracked hose or low volume in cooling system. Time to replace the pump? Or take it to a dealer for checking?
Don Rumph it’s time to replace the pump for sure. But it hasn’t gone out yet, it’s just bearing noise. Thanks for watching, check out some of the other videos!
6:30 There’s an “ev mode” button mod that you can do and besides allowing you to drive using just the battery it actually also increases the amount of permitted acceleration before the ICE kicks in. No one seems to talk about the acceleration benefit of the ev mode button at all but it’s HUGE regarding the drivability of the car.
snowdaysrule2 the ev mode button made its debut on the 3rd gen Prius. My second gen doesn’t have one 😔
Elliott Alvis But you can add one! Outside of the north american market EV mode was a standard feature in all gen 2 prius. So your car doesn’t currently have the hardware required for ev mode (a button and wires) but the software programming for ev mode IS still present.
snowdaysrule2 now that might be a cool feature to add in the future!
@@snowdaysrule I am in the UK and have the EV button. Never used it though. Pulse and glide is good enough for me.
What's pulse and glide?
Gen 2 (and maybe later) Prii have auxillary electric heater strips in the fan box so turning up your heat when the engine is cold DOES help, unlike with a home A/C or furnance that is either in an on or off state.
Was the gas station thing a joke or do people really ask you about the Prius at gas stations? I'm surprised, they're so common. I never experienced that with my second gen Insight (knock off Prius) but I did get tons of questions about my Volt during its rare stops for gas.
I occasionally get asked about the mpg in my Gen 2 ...
They just stare and say it's a pregnant roller skate ...
I just laugh with them and then when I see them on the road, I happily rool past them ;)
Hold that shifter like you’re milking a mouse. N.E.OH. Bob
Bob Stroud Lol!
Some reviewers have ridiculed the “wierd” shifter, but I have found it quite convenient and functional. Three finger mouse milking technique works well🤪😺. Gen 4 have a little recessed light in the ceiling to shine faintly on the shifter and “cell phone” charger which I found a nice touch. I am not sure if the previous generation had this thought.
The reverse beep was the first thing I got deactivated by the dealership!
Dennis Dennis I can understand why! Lol
I loved your reason #3!
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Still never had anyone comment while at the gas station... its still the perfect incognito car... I speed all the time in her car because I'm not bothered while doing door dash... however I've have had other dashers tell me I'm cheating or commenting that I have the perfect car for doing it in, which I feel is completely true
It is the perfect car for Door Dash! I hadn’t thought of that.
I think a really useful reversing alert would be external, rather then internal. It would shout... "GET OUT Of THE WAY..., GET OUT OF THE WAY..., GET OUT............ ".
You can easily turn the beeper off with a combination of buttons, it's like a cheat code in a video game
I can understand everything you said but the driving like a jerk can be some of the reason others don't like Prius owners. If there is no one else around, have at it, but making others go around you does seem a bit selfish. That's obviously my opinion, but do thank you for the effort of making the video. I don't own one, but am thinking about one and appreciate it.
I was only doing that for the sake of the video. I always drive like a normal person. In fact, I bet I surprise a lot of people behind me when I merge onto the highway at a reasonable speed lol