Peter Frampton "Do You Feel Like I Do?" Can't believe no one ever posted this.

There is also a secret hidden drawer below the cup holders in front of the console down below. There is a little lip on the drawer you lift up and pull it out… I found money in mine!!! Love my 2008 Prius…Just turned 200,000 miles…I plan on driving it another 200,000 or more!

I have had a 2008 touring, with heated leather seats, sound, navigation etc, and it is a wonderful car. We drive 65-70 mph in ND all the time, and I still get great mpg. A thing I love is that even at -30, it pops out heat within about 2 miles. The naysayers are clueless. Lol.

We had two of these 2009s at one point. My 2009 Touring Edition consistently got 42 MPG. My wife's 2009 Pack 2 got 46 when relatively new. My kid drives it now, and gets 41-42 with 207,000 miles. These were the most reliable cars we EVER owned. Cheap to own and operate, they are very versatile family cars. I drove the hell out of mine before giving it to one of my twins. Alas, someone drove off the road and wrecked it, or he would still be driving it! Transmission position 'B' is a combination of regenerative braking AND engine braking. It should be used when going down long, steep grades, when regenerative braking has fully charged the HV battery, and regenerative braking cannot be done because there is no more battery to charge. Also, that vent on the passenger side of the car next to the back seat is HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING. Be sure it stays clean and is never blocked. In fact, the battery fan should be cleaned at least every 100,000 miles. Heat will kill your HV traction battery faster than anything. I drive a 2010 now (all the recalls were done), and my wife drives a 2015 Prius V. The twin who had my old 2009 got a 2010 that someone totaled for him. He traded his money and the insurance settlement on a 2013 Lexus 300h hybrid that is absolutely fantastic. We love Toyota hybrids!

I had a a 2008 that looked exactly like yours and it was the best car I have ever owned, and believe me that is saying something, at that point I had owned 10 different new and 15 use cars and trucks at that point in life. I owned it for 9 years and I still miss it. After watching your video it reminded me why I liked it so much. Thanks for making the video.

The Prius also has a 12 volt battery which powers accessories like the Radio, lights, fans, remote system, door locks, component memories, etc. The battery is an AGM battery and MUST be replaced with an AGM Battery. After 8 years, I had to replace my 12 volt AGM battery in my 2012, located under the floor in the RR corner of the Prius. I replaced it with a 'Yellow Top' Optima battery, which may have been a mistake. It went dead a couple of times and didn't seem to give the same service as the original Toyota battery. I recommend getting a replacement battery from Toyota. On my Gen III, it read out on the dashboard that there was an issue with the battery, but it was unclear which one. It did tell you when the key battery was low and when the hybrid battery was bad. Looking back, when it just stated 'Battery', it meant the 12 volt battery. Warning, DO NOT run a Prius out of gas and continue driving until the hybrid battery is exhausted. Even if you put gas in it, it will no longer run. Using a bi-directional scanner with specific Prius software, you have to clear all the trouble codes and if you are lucky, there will be enough power in the hybrid battery to start the car. The car has 2 electric motors inside the transaxle. MG1 and MG2(MG=Motor-Generator). MG1 starts the engine. What you see on the top right under the hood is the inverter which take the electricity, converts it, and sends it to the appropriate system. The electric motors cannot be seen unless you tear down the transaxle assy. That vent you saw in the back seat is for cooling the hybrid battery and it's computer. There is a fan inside and that vent should never be blocked at any time. The cooling fans will cycle on and off plus it will run even if the car isn't turned on. Should it get really hot inside the car, the air conditioning will turn on. The engine can start at any time if the hybrid battery gets too low. When servicing the engine, it is best to access the hybrid battery, under the rear floor, infront of the spare tire well liner and pull the plug . As far as engine servicing goes, stick with the recommended oil viscosity and use 100% synthetic oil(Mobil 1 is best). If you are near a Costco, they sell Mobil 1 for less than others charge and it often goes on sale at a price lower than oil wholesalers offer. You should change the oil every 5K, including the filter. BG products has an additive which will make it safe to go 10K with synthetic oil. Remember, oil and filters are cheaper than engines. The transaxle has it's own oil, ATF-WS. Use ONLY this oil. It is available in aftermarket brands but I always stuck with genuine Toyota brand in all the different Toyota vehicles that use it. The engine and transaxle/inverter have separate colling systems. The radiator is split into two systems and both use Toyota/Lexus Super Long Life Coolant. This is also available in the aftermarket, but ONLY use this grade. The heater on your Gen II has a thermos-like container under the LF of the car, by the transaxle. This stores hot water so that you might have instant heat when you first turn the car on in cold weather. You should run the car everyday and only shut it down when the gasoline engine is up to full running temperature. If your car has navigation control, the car will have a DVD drive under the front passenger seat. The genuine Toyota DVD's can be purchased from multiple sources at lower cost than the dealer. They are always atleast 2 years behind current road layouts. Even if you use Google on your smartphone for navigation, it isn't up to date and will lead you astray. As I told you before, my 2012 Toyota was trouble-free, except for the 12 v battery replacement and when it was 4 months short of being 10 years old. First the hybrid battery failed and then the computerized braking system failed. Both were replaced under warranty at no cost to me. My next predicted failure was the A/C compressor and with the cost of a replacement compressor alone, we decided to trade it in on a new 2022 Prius. I have worked on up to 100 Prius' and maybe 25 Gen III's. I have not seen a headgasket problem and my friends at the Toyota dealer have only seen it when the cars were not serviced correctly. The biggest problem is weak and carboned-up engine oil rings, which cause excessive oil consumption. Changing the oil and filter every 5K, my 2012 never leaked or used one drop of oil. The Gen VI Prius is just around the corner and will have a higher capacity hybrid battery and eventually later in 2023, a larger engine and maybe larger electric motors. If you can buy a bumper to bumper warranty for a reasonable price, buy it. The hybrid battery alone will pay for it.

2008 Prius owner here. You can get rid of tye speedometer windshield reflection by turning down the brightness of the interior lights via the dial on the left part of the dashboard on the driver's side.

Great review on the Toyota Prius. I hate that light bar glare in the window at night it's annoying. There is a way to fix that it's a by the driver's side door right in the middle of the kick panel there's a dimmer switch I had to adjust it on mine and that solves the problem with the green bar glare at night.

The vents next to back seats is for the hybrid battery fan to keep the battery cool

I’ve had my 09 gen 2 Prius for 14 years, and love it. Totally agree with your assessment. I just smile at the naysayers after spending seventeen bucks to fill it up knowing I’ll be getting 50+MPG. The other rumor is the hv battery has a very limited life. This may be true, but I haven’t experienced it in 14 years.

Despite my statement about the 2009 model, I’ve been a longtime fan of the Prius with my 1st Prius, a 2003 first generation model. That model was utterly reliable with just a couple of tire replacements over 150000 miles, and a 12 volt battery replacement (tricky to find). Unlike later generations, the car allowed one to sit more upright, it was quieter, had softer cloth seats, it even got better fuel economy on the highway (52 mpg driving on I-70 over Vail pass to Denver!), and it had more accessible controls for the stereo and AC. BUT, it lacked the lift back design of the 2009, which is convenient for trips from IKEA.

" it's a Brilliant Car" 👍 Great review - with high gas prices I was looking for a second vehicle - that vehicle was going to be my first Prius.. with patience and research, in August I just purchased a 2005 Prius with 160k miles for $4,500.. * The high mileage did not scare me at all * Be patient - most used Prius are priced high * Look for "made in Japan" along the door panel I live in Sunny Arizona and just did my own oil change after 4k miles - easy car to work on. * The cars easily can reach over 250k miles. Thank you again for the review. These cars are Amazing. 👍

😀 I updated my prius 2007 into plug-in hybrid with the latest 20 kWh Nissan Leaf batteries. It's still running strong after 17 years! Incredible! Best car ever !

I have an 07 with 260,000 miles and running strong. I love this car!! 10/10 I don’t mind the haters.

One of the negatives I can see with the Prius is the visibility out that back window and the thickness of the pillars. No doubt the pillars contain some airbags. That’s the thing with most modern cars.

In love with my reliable Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. Bought new 25K 10/2007. Excellent shape, since its garage kept. Original Battery perhaps due to less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections? Has additional front and rear running lights. The HID headlights failed but replaced them myself without taking the bumper off by feeling my way with my hand. They are much brighter than the originals. Replace the 12V battery twice. New water pump. New left front bearing. 2 New PVC valve replacement. Fix the leak in the air-conditioning system. Cleaned hybrid battery fan with added cleanable filter screen at air intake. Went 90K 10yr. with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better and a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 50+ MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. Sometimes the dash goes dark when there’s a change of temperature downward, but it comes back on after 10 to 50 . someone said cold solder joints on the electronics. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED. Good sleeping camping car with a 6’ bed with great cargo capacity. Adding a portable inverter makes a 115 Volt generator for back up efficient home power with the on and off cycle of the engine. The Princess Prius is a tough survivor like the princess cat in the movie “The Incredible Journey”. The beautiful large dash display is ahead of its time with sharp graphics like a space ship. Ran out of gas, and a whole dashboard lit up including the triangle of death (indicates serious malfunction - do something now!). Fortunately filled up 1/2 mile away before the battery became too low. Never again!! It’s an adventure reliable stealth vehicle that slips through the air quietly! The best smooth styling of all the model years. Definitely a incognito James Bond vehicle with secret abilities never to be underestimated. So watch out!!! Soon it will become a classic antique with appreciating value.

I’m late to the Prius party. A senior citizen and just bought my first Prius, a 2007 about three weeks ago. Only 93,000 miles on it and one owner. I’ve driven BMWs and a Mustang GT before this. What a change. What a welcome change.

There is also a hidden compartment….At the front of the center console down below there is a drawer that pulls forward….grab the the lip and lift up and pull forward……I found 5 bucks in mine 2 years after I found out it was there!!! Take a look!!😎👍 Great video!!

My pries has 287000 miles on it and still runs great with 1 battery replacement /// It uses a little oil but not bad /// Love it //

I thank you so much for reviewing this second generation Prius. I drive a 2005 Prius for errands and grocery getting. I am an old school person, when it comes to cars. I was quite unsettled at first with this "advanced" electronic car. I don't own this but my older housemate does. I also think this car is so well thought out in performance and practicality. I set the cruise control and the engine and transmission does the rest. Love the electronic key thing and the door locking options. Have had the battery pack for the electronic motor replaced but only after 15 years. When I shift gears, it is like a side stick jet airplane to me. 😂

I own a 2006 Ford escape Hybrid, I am looked down upon I think besouse I am driving a wierd car. It has many of the same fetures of the prius I only gat around 32 miles to galon but it is a SUV. I have 175k miles on it and I am definetly going for 200k. Thank you for your honest review. I enjoy your chanel immensly.

Excellent review and assessment of this vehicle that I knew nothing about. Not my style but I definitely can see the pros outweigh the cons. Guess I could tolerate it for a little while but I would have to mount a big fat chrome Lincoln hood ornament on the hood for psychological reasons. Lol Oh, and that was, "Do you feel like I do" by Peter Frampton

Best car I've ever had form 2005 to 2023 and clocked 380.000 Km. Now proud owner of a Prius 4 PHEV. The motor is 50kWh, it's the battery can give out only max 25kWh which gives a combined output of 112 Hp. The car always regenerates, the B mode is like a low gear downhill.

"Do you feel like we do?" , Peter Frampton from the album "Frampton come alive." This was my very first concert. Yes / Frampton at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in 1977 (maybe 76, not sure). The 2nd gen Prius is an awesome car! Most people that look down on these cars have never driven one. Sure they look odd and they are not the fastest thing on the road, but they easily keep up with traffic, are very nice to drive and offer great fuel economy. For the money you would be hard pressed to find another vehicle as efficient and reliable as a 2nd gen Prius. Don't forget - you can also camp in it, haul 8ft long 2x4's in it, it's brakes will last at least 200k and replacement parts, including the hybrid battery, are cheap. Finally, you can also power your house with it. Buy one and I promise you will "Feel like we do"!!!!

I saw a video on YT where Toyota engineer demonstrated a demo rig for Prius engine. It is made of original parts but just for teaching purpose and no real combustion. He told, that B is actually not a regen braking as many think. Instead it forces electric motors into wasteful mode (a sort of electromagnetic brake that turns rotation into heat) to prevent hybrid battery from overcharging (which is bad) during lengthy downhill segments.

B is not regen, B is engine braking for hills, if you want to be most efficent dont use B.

I believe that true car guys love this car. At least for a daily

BTW, you missed a few features like the other large storage cubby beneath the front of the cupholders, that pulls out forward towards the firewall, and the power outlet and 1/8 stereo jack inside the armrest cubby at the front. At least I think the base models have that stuff, I have an '09 Touring model, which has a lot more stuff that is extra and not included here. Re: the CVT Transmission- it is a power splitter, with planetary gears that are ECU controlled via the electric motor section, not at all what 99.9% of people who hear CVT think of. No clutch, no variable pullies or cones, or belts, or chains, etc., etc.

I own a 2007 Prius identical to yours... i use mine to door dash and the smart key system is fantastic, Ill never own one without... that is why it has the key slot, for models that dont have the smart key... the line also bothers me at night, but I believe it happens over the years the digital dash, which shines up and reflects toward the driver, gets misaligned and reveles the bar... i usually move the dash brightness wheel down a click to lessen it... While yes the car handles brilliantly and the electric power steering is tight, the grip of the tiny 15" wheels is atrocious... the car feels unsettling in emergency maneuvers, and also had what I thought was the worst traction control system that was flat out dangerous and felt out of sinc with the car... I purposely upsized the wheels to 17" Scion wheels and what an amazing difference... it grips the road, the traction control becomes decent and useable... the 15" wheels are an american market only option, all other markets got 16" wheels.. the reasoning is better gas mileage but i feel it ruins the cars engineering just to squeeze mpgs... the car is so much safer to drive... my family's safety isnt worth a few lost mpgs... mine gets around 45mpgs with 247k

The rear view as an owner of one of these is not an issue for me but the front pillars are , reducing visibility on tight bends.

Now that ⛽ is so high Prius makes alot of sense The B also stands for battery 🔋 when you'r in B check your battery capacity it grows more in B then any other gear ⚙️

I still drive and love my '05 prius

Don't know much about the Prius but there's a ton of them on the road so they can't be too bad. The one owner I spoke with loved it except for one thing- he was a Ham radio guy and the electronics in his car wiped out any receiver except the factory one. I've sat next to them at red lights and noticed the same thing. Being something of a radio enthusiast of all kinds that is a deal-breaker for me, but in the Prius credit you get similar with lots of newer (and some older) cars to a lesser degree. And if I have any EV I want the option of all battery charging types: plug-in, IC self-charging,and regen braking too along with a decent battery-only range. The plug-in needn't be fast charging; I just want that option for when it's convenient. I do know something of how these work and it's neither expensive or tough to do all 3 along with a good battery range. As to the expensive cars, well they're wastes of money now meant only to impress the impressionable about wealth. There was a time where they were ahead technologically but now everyone is right up there, taking away any advantage they otherwise may have had.

Do you feel like we do, Peter Frampton……The Gen 2 Prius is probably the most revolutionary car of the 21st century……Considering the technology was introduced 20 plus years ago, it was way ahead of it’s time…..The Prius is one of the most copied vehicles on the road considering how many hybrids and other car manufacturers including Toyota have developed……I have a 2008 Prius with 175000 miles and it is my daily driver…..The key to keeping the Prius healthy is to drive it as much as possible charging and discharging the hybrid battery……And of course maintenance, changing the oil and such…….

That vent at 17:00 is not for the hvac, it is a vent with a fan for cooling the hybrid battery. There is a filter behind that vent. It's a good idea to remove that plastic and see if the filter behind it is dirty. It's important to have a clean filter so your hybrid battery doesn't overheat.

Two things in review correction. In night time you have to reduce the brightness of headsup disply not reflecting on wind shield that button on the leftside swith panel. and the reverse camera display brightness also should be reduce to get clear vision and clean the camera leanse with wipe on the trunk too....... then you feel ease of drive.

My 09 Prius has over 300k miles and I have never had any major repairs done just oil changes and new tires only had to change my brake pads once I'm going to drive this thing until the wheels fall off!

I love mine I have an 07 with 440K miles with the original Hybrid battery

TY for this review! I am contemplating trading in my 2012 Rav4 for one of these due to gas prices! I can’t believe the mileage. Definitely seems worth it to get one!

Jay, I had a new 2014 Lexus CT 200h and I absolutely hated the car the entire year I owned it. The car was simply a Lexus body covering a Prius motor and drivetrain. The battery was only used to get the car moving, after that the gas engine took over. And, the gas engine with battery assist was useless to pass anything on the highway. Can't say I even got the advertised gas mileage. Because it had traction control that couldn't be turn off, the car wouldn't even go up my slightly inclined driveway in the snow. The car was a dismal failure and is not offered by Lexus anymore.

Hey Jay, the Prius is a quirky car to say the least!!!. A friend of mine has one & she really likes it, she says she gets great milage. I don't know, I don't think that I could get used to having the gages in the center of the dash, its weird to me!! thanks for sharing this review of the Toyota Prius!!! 👍👍🙂

I got my 2009 Prius a little over a year ago.I love it, but know that 2 things that its known for going wrong have gone wrong! The headlight and the dashboard lights blacked out, a very expensive repair! The multi-purpose touch screen also went out! Please don't go to a Toyota dealership for the repair!🤠2 months later and I'm still waiting for this expensive repair! All in all my next 25:28 car will be a Prius v any year but 2012 or 2013.

I'm a car guy and I like the prius for some reason. one of the things I like about it because its quietish

The Saturn ION had the same kind of setup for the speedometer and other gauges in the center of the dashboard rather than in front of the steering wheel. That is a car you might do a video on if you can find one.

The gen 2 Prius is an excellent car, but when I watch car crash, bad driver, and motorcycle crash videos, the Prius is VERY over-represented, so there are a LOT of bad drivers in these cars. I would guess that as they age, this will change (the bad drivers are "new car" people.)

The rear window wiper is about the same as on minivans and some SUVS. Don’t wipe the entire rear windows.

I’m not gonna lie, I love this car but I despise this car at the same time. I have a this same car with broken infotainment system and it’s extremely annoying and what’s worst is the loud engine noise, and extremely slow acceleration for hybrid. I get that this Prius was perfect for its time but now, there are just better alternatives.

Alright buddy pull over ! You're being cited for not wearing your seat belt... 🚔

8:15 2005 Park Avenue had temp control on the wheel.

I understand that the gasoline engine on the Prius is a different format than the usual gasoline engine on most cars. I forgot the name of the engine but I’ll try to look it up. It’s called an Atkinson Cycle. I’m sorry but I don’t know what the difference is between the two types of engine.

When Toyota designed and produced this car, it was unlikely they used the Imperial measuring system like you refer to for the specifications. Toyota probably used the Metric system which the world uses. Maybe, it would be useful to review the car and reference the metric system. Thanks

500 Miles to a Tank @ 11 gal = 45.4545454545 mpg... 😃

Bit of trivia .....Used Priuses fill Ulaanbaatar streets, if you drop down in Google street view onto the streets Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia they are literally everywhere !.

My Suzuki busted so going to buy a 2009 Prius. I had one before but some idiot hit me from behind and totaled it.

😅 I hate them... but, I love the one I own 😅

The best Thank you, have a good life.....

Hey with your car there’s a secret compartment on the centre console under the cup holders towards the front of the car it’s hard to find

Peter Frampton - Do you Feel Like I Do

I've got an 09 prius, have for 3 years so far. Cost me $6500. Runs fine, i put 55k miles on it already. Great gas mileage...only problem is MFD monitor screen gone bad, they dont make them new anymore.. where can I get another one??

Enjoy you review. I had the exact model year of Prius, a fully loaded blue metallic. The pluses, we’re the fuel economy of 47mpg around town, the keyless entry with push button start, and that unfortunately was about it. The leather interior was thinly padded and cracked; reliability was surprisingly poor with problems with the hybrid inverter, wheel alignment, and a multitude of rattles and air leaks. The gas gauge read empty when 5 gallons were left, making trip planning difficult. The rear visibility was awful, like looking through a tunnel with a small split area of glass to look back through. And the car was low, like a British sports car from the 60s with my butt riding only a foot off the ground. But I kept the car for 120,000 miles, trading it in what turned out to be a more practical, quiet, and reliable car… a Subaru Forester. But I miss the fuel economy.

How many miles on the car and what is the condition of the EV batteries? Any degradation? That generation Prius kind of showcases Toyota’s engineering prowess and futuristic thinking. Cool 😎 features and creative packaging.

Currently at 338k.

There is another compartment up at the bottom of the center console.

do not buy a 2009 or any other besides a 2004 is the best year and best built i have owned both and the 2004 is just built better it even has thicker metal. 2009 is thin and week all over.

Gen 2 engine oil consumption???

1992 Honda civic VX 55mpg or perhaps 2002 vw jetta tdi 55mpg

Prius. Mercedes Benz cars are money pits as they age per Scotty Kilmer. He also said not to buy a used electric car because of the increasing chances of the battery needing replacement. Batteries are very expensive.

Thank you for the video. I've been looking for a 2nd Gen - for a few days now. Can't wait til I get one. I do a lot of HWY driving. What HWY speed do you suggest for optimum mpg? Also, I'm thinking about buying a 2007 Touring, 179K miles, Leather, Nav, New Hybrid Battery 2020. looks pretty good inside/outside, the seller is asking $7,300 - What do you think? Thanks

The only thing I don’t like is that the back brakes are not disk.

Last week I brought my 2008 prius gen 2 with 141k miles (I bought it last year for 7500 usd from an old couple) to the Toyota dealer in The Netherlands. A big red triangle on the dash with the car and exclamation sign on the touchscreen came up. It said there was something wrong with the hybrid package. The dealer did some reading on the car, and they told me the dc converter did not convert well so the risk of getting a short circuit in the hybrid system is pretty high. They told that the dc converter cost without taxes about 3000 USD, with labour cost it will cost around 5000 to 6000 USD in total. However, they said that when you replace the dc converter it is still not problem free. Other problems that are connected to the dc converter or hybrid system might occur. Is this true? Or is this a protocol of the dealer to communicate such things? They offered me to sell the car to them for 2000 USD. Should I keep and fix it elsewhere or sell the car?

hi Jay and good morning I was wondering do you have the caption off on you're system as the caption isn't working I tryed to turn caption on it said no caption available just wondered as I'm deaf so caption isn't a option for me well you have a very good day and a great rest of the week and coming weekend and I'm first :-D

Dimm the interior lights at night - DUDE

Turning radius is like the 2002 is...tight. But they lost that in the 2010.

I have a 4 wheel drive Tahoe, and go 2 months on a tank of gas, and my motorcycle get 27mpg at 145mph

Another great review, Jay. I, like many people, am not a fan of these cars. NOT because of the technology and practicality, which I think are great, but for two other reasons. First, they have been, and continue to be, just purposely ugly. Second, because of the cheapness and blandness of the interior. I consider them the Birkenstocks of the auto world. You won't catch me in either. ;-)

Can you share the mileage and how much did you buy that car?

Sorry, Do yo feel like WE do

What is the mileage on it?

So how did you deal with the h I d ballast problem

👍👍👍👍👍

2009 is the third generation

It's not really a CVT transmission. No belt. More accurately it's a eCVT or transaxle transmission. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNN4o7aqudnKnWQ.html

Good review. I've driven and ridden in one, not bad, not great in my personal opinion. And if that's what someone wants? Who is anyone else to say? We all drive something others may not care for. Just a small hint, the Mercedes isn't the worst car ever. Women liked them ( plus) and I'll say this - many the gal was picked up if you were driving one. That alone might make it a great car. Hint? My second wife had one and all her girl friends loved it, when she got ill she asked if she could be buried in it. Prior to her death, she sold it to her best friend, who still has it and loves it.Personal opinion? Using it all the time, makes you look - - silly. Stick to the vehicle at hand and do what you do best.

Transmission is not CVT.

Let's put our tin foil hat 🤠 The bad news was mainly big brother & all the gas ⛽ companies look how long hybrids are taking to flood the market its barely happening

Get a REAL car.....

2009 is third generation not second

500 Miles to a Tank @ 11 gal = 45.4545454545 mpg... 😃