Add another $5 for a "Coexist" sticker.

the sheer amount of FACTS in the sarcastic parts… the la croix, the npr, the whole foods, so spot on😭😭😭

As a Prius owner since 2014, I have never felt so called out after your "surprising costs" section

Welcome to Prius family. My 2007 Prius has 278,000 miles and counting. Extremely reliable machine for sure.

I died at “grief counseling “ 😂😂

I adopted a salvage title 2008 Prius! Mine is red and her name is Emily. We just hit 300,000 km :D one of the big cost savings is brakes, since regen means they aren’t used nearly as much as non hybrid cars. I also love how comfortable they drive, and how well they do in snow, surprisingly. Old cars I’ve had are 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Toyota Truck before they made Tacoma’s, and two Subaru outback’s.

The grief counseling got me, lol. I was driving a 14-year-old Rav 4 and the adjustment to the car was painful but I do love my Prius.

Ahhh the extra costs items. Killed me at NPR membership. I valet park cars and almost always the Prius clients have news radio/NPR on. I have a Toyota Sequoia and feel I need a National/Regional Park membership 😅

I see absolutely nothing wrong with having a cat in the frame.

I’m glad your car is a winner, Elliott. I concur. I bought a 2005 Prius last year with 254k miles (way more than I would have considered)! However, both batteries had been replaced within the last year, the car ran smooth so for the price of 2500, I said yes. It’s been great, drives great- people have commented how quiet & smooth it rides. Initially I replaced the 4 tires (worth it), had a tune up for baseline, and recently had the inverter pump go out. Not counting gas, I’m about $4500 invested. Would do it again.

The grief counseling thing killed me. Very good review and information.

Thanks for the video. I have been looking into purchasing one this year. The additional "costs" at the end made me laugh 😂

Really cool man. I love it your video man. My first Prius had 380000 miles before it was totaled. Absolutely beat the loving tar outa that car and still ran great. Best car I ever owned. Andy

I own a 2012 Prius with 192000 miles, bought it at 143000 in 2016 for $8800, $10000 after taxes. It runs great just oil changes every 5000 to 10000 miles. I average 50-65 mpg city and highway. Average 400-500 miles per 10 gallon tank of gas all with a solar sunroof 🚙

This video was so different than I thought it was going to be. Well done and absolutely hysterical.

Lord, i plan on owning a Prius, and when you said "here are some crazy expenses you'd never expect" i thought you were being serious! you made me laugh so hard XD

LOL! Awesome video, ridiculously relevant. I own a 2010 Prius as my daily. I donate to KEXP radio, drink carbonated water and listen to NPR. The fuel savings have been really serious though given that fuel is usually ~$1.40 CAD / litre here, and as far as a useful commuter goes, it's great!

Prius yeah. Love your videos dude👍 Keep them coming...

You hit the nail on the head. I am having problems with all those things you mentioned 😂. Excellent video!

I just bought a prius yesterday and I have to say your channel definitely put in a good word for them in my mind. I’m glad to now be part of the prius club!

In my country(Cambodia), people love prius. Prius are everywhere here, I got myself a 2005 prius and i love it. I drove to work around 30km per day and i spent around 50$ for gasoline. 1L=1.04$ or 1.06$. I can save alot of money from prius and repair price i might say it's affordable. Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭

Hey Elliot I just bought at 07 Prius and I’m looking to get the same antenna you have. I saw some online but did you swap it out yourself or have a mechanic do it for you?

I have to admit you got me on this one. I recently purchased an 08 with 160,000 miles on it and I was worried there for a minute. That was really funny! Question though, do you have links to where you purchased the antenna and the rear hatch struts?

When the little things were fixed, did you do the work? Is that why replacing the struts and latch was so inexpensive? The details matter.

man that ending about la croix and whole foods killed me 😂 . good content! i was thinking on buying this 2006 prius with 98k miles in my area. trying to figure out if it’s worth it or not. seller is asking 4k

50-55 mpg in city, 10 gal gas tank, should be around 500 miles. If you are getting 200-300 miles then you are getting only 20-30 mpg in your use case. Which is it?

After 5 years with an '05 with 233K miles, I like mine well enough to spring for a full set of KYB struts with springs and DOT certified headlights totaling $700. Makes an old guy feel flush enough to send big bux to Doctors Without Borders. You'll like the feeling.

Great info thank you. And LOVE your cat! ❤️🐱

Love it! I am coming from the BMW family. As a travel nurse, I have finally decided to start looking for some serious savings in the Prius family. Though I already shop at Wholefoods and drink sparkly water, I am half way there :). Thanks for the info and putting a smile on my face.

Who came here from Hoovies channel? Love the shirt BTW Elliot!

In theory if you buy a 200 000km car the petrol engine has only done about 160 000 km assuming the electric motor has been doing 40 per cent of the driving. Also alot of the petrol engine has been used to generate electricity for battery storage at a lower rev range, meaning the petrol engine has never worked hard . A new way at looking at the mechanics of a hybrid.

OMG IM DYING 🤣🤣🤣 I just won one for Christmas and I’m very happy but I was wondering how it would be to own a Prius and your video is very good! Thanks for the content!

I just smashed the like button. Thanks Elliot.

Brilliant video. I have a 2012 Toyota Auris Hybrid with the 1.8 engine, which is basically a Prius underneath. It's a fantastic car. Tax is cheap, and it's a lot cheaper to fill up completely than a normal car. In this wintery cold weather, I get an average of 58 to 65 mpg UK. I get much more mpg in the summer though. About 68 to 79 mpg in the warmer months. I did get a quick drive in my friend's older 2004 Nissan Almera, and I found it very hard to go back to a normal gear-shifting car. I nearly stalled the car a few times. I would never go back to a normal ICE car at this stage.

The range is actually 550 miles per tank

Can you do a video going over the interior of the car? Also, do you recommend this car for a first car owner ? It's my first time having my license and I'm looking for good starter cars 🙏🏿

That garage is bigger than my house.

Recently bought a '09 Prius with 246,000 miles on it. I put a couple thousand dollars into it getting it right. One place that turned out to be very nice is the junkyard. You go pull your own parts from the junked cars, and the parts are SO cheap. I got a rear right tail light, a new antenna assembly, the cargo pull out cover, a spare tire, a middle armrest fabric cover, some fuel injectors, a couple pieces of door trim, a rear spoiler, and a lot of fuses and relays. All of that junk was around $120.

Elliot, you are going to be another big star on the Wichita KZfaq stage!

Thanks for the info! Would you please link the add-ons you purchased like the stubby antenna and the hatch release button/hatch gas struts?

Yo, i dont know if i'll be able to do the hidden cost for NPR and Counseling lmao. You got me good, there.

The open road is where this baby really shines. Dude you're hilarious

Well done! Great video!

I am looking to purchase a 2008 prius 2, it does have 300,000 miles but it runs good. Based on yalls experience what do you recommend? Should i risk it and buy the car? Or pass on it?

Yo this was funny and informative 😂

I was looking at this after the ridiculous markups on newer cars lol. I'm more scared of replacing the parts though. What do you look for when buying a gen 2 prius from a dealership?

I have three of these Gen 2's. I don't need three, but I have three!! I keep finding low mileage versions and I feel compelled to buy them. My last one was a 2005 with 25K on the clock!! Some old lady drove it to church and the grocery store. I had to buy it and drove to San Jose to get it. These are marvelous cars...👍

Lmaoooo at the grief counseling 😂 loved this video!!

I'm going to need that "cool prius" sticker when I get one lol

As a proud owner of a brand new 2021Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid, I bought with o% financing through Toyota, basing a small part of my decision on your solid advice of the Prius, I couldn't be happier with my choice. Apparently, Toyota has modified its hybrid engines, extended its warranty, and sold a really economical car that I couldn't pass up.

I bought a $1000 (Canadian) Toyota Prius 2009 with 220,000km (probably rebuilt and not in best condition) it's engine light is on. VSC light is on and airbag problem. My question is, is this a good deal? And my gas always shows empty despite filling it just today. How would I fix this?

We just brought three high mileage prius's here in NZ (Ex taxi cabs) We film stuff for a business here. They all have around 300,000 miles on them. Our fuel prices have skyrocketed to nearly $12 (nzd) per gallon ! We were using the Toyota landcruisers as work vehicles but while the fuel prices are silly here we can use the prius's as around town commuters and the big 4x4's when we head up to film the back country. We certainly have learnt to pack our film gear minimally in the prius but its functional. I laughed at the grief counselling I can say its quite a change from a big 4x4 to a little prius haha great vid !

I can get a 2005 Toyota Prius with 256000 km for 3700 it has new battery pack and comes certified and etested. Any suggestions? What should I be looking at?

Is 2008 Prius w/ 244,000 for 3k a decent price? Also, any thoughts on too high mileage? Has had new EV Battery at 170k.

The NPR subscription got me lmao

Is $4,500 a good price for a 2013 Prius with 200,000 miles I’m thinking about buying it but don’t know if that’s a deal or not.

Your feline pet seems obsessed with the PRIUS!!!🤣😂😅😆😆👍

2005 Prius purchased in 07 with 14k miles on it. Oct 2021 it has 193K miles. It had front end collision and was repaired when I purchased for 14K$. Georgia state inspection due to salvage title for 125$. Throttle body replacement at dealer in 2012 for 1400$ but it may have been failing since purchase. Spark plugs at 120k miles for 20$. Traction battery replacement in 2017 for 2800$ but sold used one for 1000$ to a friend and turned in their old battery for the core. Win Win. Struts on trunk for 45$. Coolant inverter pump at 190k for 30$ amazon part (taking a chance on a cheap one). Radiator fan has started making noises and I ordered one for 110$ when it completely fails. No brake replacement yet because friction brakes do not engage until less than 8 MPH. 2 brake inspections and no issues. I change the transmission fluid with synthetic every 65K miles. Change oil and filter with fully synthetic and high micron filter every 5K miles. Coolant has been replaced two times with toyota brand lifetime coolant diy. The only thing that was not DIY was the throttle body because it need to be reprogrammed. I am very happy overall. My mileage has only been as good as 45 MPG. I am still very happy overall and do not plan on ever selling it. I believe I am getting my money's worth.

Watched this video to help me decide if I should buy a hybrid for Uber. The comedy at the end was unexpected and on point!

I’m seriously thinking about getting a Prius and recently found a 2013 in my area with 200,000 miles on it for under $5000... the mileage concerned me but I’m glad I found this video ✨

I bought a Toyota IQ a good while back. The car was around $14k brand new and got over 40mpg. They had to understate the gas mileage to keep the car from competing against the Prius. For the cost and fuel economy, the IQ was the better choice. All my coworkers gave me crap about it though. The fuel savings would literally pay for the entire car payment at the time. I ended up giving it to my daughter though after 6 months and then bought her a new one again after she totaled it.

what a great video, great humor too!

Where did you buy the antenna, hatch release button and remote lock, hatch gas shocks/struts? Amazon?

hi elliott i am coming over from hoovies garage. i bought a 2007 prius with 210000 miles for 1900 bucks. i had to change the hid bulbs which are expensive. and the ac blower for 37 bucks. other then that it runs great. big fan.

How can you have any idea for maintenance costs you have only owned it for six months?

Making the move from a 2018 B9 A4 Vorsprung to a Prius. You can bet that I’ll definitely be needing that grief counselling 😂

You forgot your Bernie 2020 bumper sticker which could cost you 95% of your income.

My 06 Only gets 40 in the summer and 32 in the minnesota winter. I’m not sure what to do to troubleshoot this…

I just bought 2009 Prius 30 with 114k miles. From Japan. Is it ok? What do you think?

I’m looking at buying a car almost exactly like this one, you said you used it to commute, think it would be good for a road trip?

I have the exact same model, year, and color Prius. Mine has 288,188 miles on it! Starting to have a few issues with various engine parts, and I actually bought a 2013 Prius yesterday. It will be my 3rd Prius!

I've owned 2 prius and I'm buying my 3rd one tomorrow I really like them the last 1 I sold with over 200000 miles on it and the guy loves it. I've just started doing doordash so I'm looking forward to the excellent gas mileage.

I had a 2007 Prius which I really liked. Then some one rear-ended me and totaled it. Thankfully I didn't get hurt. I miss my Prius. Now my boyfriend wants me to buy a new Prius. I am considering. Are the new models as good as the older ones?

I’m looking to buy a used Prius for DoorDash recommended year and mileage?

I put wheels off of a Subaru Outback on mine. Not only do they look good, now mine is all wheel drive!

Bought a 140kmiles, 2007 Prius a couple days ago. It had one owner and costed near 5.5k but I bargained it down to 4.2k before some fees and taxes. So far I drove it back home from the buyers location which was a little over 200miles and it ran pretty smooth. It used exactly half a tank of gas !

I have the 07 Prius. I bought mine with 67k miles and for $5,500. I average 43.5 mpg after 250 miles on the screen hits. It's great. I pulled off the hubcaps and the rims look aftermarket! My insurance is $35. I need to update that this weekend. I had a wheel bearing go out and that hit for around $400. Currently my car has 170k miles and I'm hoping I don't buy another car for 5-10 years! I'd buy another Prius asap. I came to the Prius from a v8 Mustang.. I just needed to slow down in life and focus and this change really helped

I luv this video sense of humor 🤣🤣🤣

Have you had to replace the hybrid battery?

what about battery did u buy new battery ? or is it still original how long do they last typically

I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Prius for full time Uber driving and have been going back and forth between getting a Prius that’s 10+ years old with just over 100,000 miles in the $9-12k price range , a 2011 Toyota Camry with 111,000 miles that’s $9k and a 2013 Toyota Corolla with 72,000 miles that’s $12k. All of the “more affordable” Prius I’ve found on Carfax have been 10 years or older due to the battery of most Prius only lasting 10 years. I’m curious to know if you’ve got your Prius battery tested and how much battery/fuel cell is left in your Prius battery? Also what’s your preference between the used cars I mentioned above versus the Prius? Anyone with expertise on these vehicles please chip in!

Looking at a 2015, would you still recommend a newer model? Great video BTW

Still on orginal battery? How much are new batteries?

2013 Prius owner with 145k miles. Don't forget to make sure your EGR system has been cleaned of carbon build up, and if it's misfiring and making clunking noises on a cold start, have it checked for bad head gasket, and change it before it blows a piston. I enjoyed your sense of humor very much, and love the cat too 😻 Of all the cars I have owned, this Prius is my favorite, only matched by my 67 VW camper bus, that I sold many years ago ☮

I'm a native Spanish speaker from Mexico, I had to Google what Grief Counseling was 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻 at the beginning I thought it was something legal.

Am I confused or does a 2008 Prius have an 11.9 gal tank? I got a 2008 Prius and I’ve actually been kinda worried about this, never put more than 8 gal into the sucker but I’ve driven it to close empty multiple times (or at least to when the car tells me it’s close to empty) anyone else have this issue?

The grief counseling got me LOL. Been researching this car to haul me to work on the cheap. I literally just searched how to remove the badges off a car hoping my friends just see "toyota" What stage of grief is that where Im to ashamed to drive a prius

thanks for the feedback on this car !

bruv i was getting worried about the on road cost but that was a funny prank

Do you have liability only on your Prius? I did and then my Catalytic converter got stolen and I had to pay 2500 dollars for a new one. That expense basically nulls out any gas savings. Now my insurance is 80 monthly since I had to up it. The previous owners had their cat stolen too. I paid 3600 for the car and it has now cost me 7000 + to date and I still haven't put shocks in and it needs them badly. Not to mention that the car had the dashboard display issue where it wouldn't light up due to a faulty capacitor. That would have cost me 450- 1200 to fix but I did it myself, although it was pretty difficult to do and took me all day.

10 gallon tank at 50 miles per gallon, should get you about 500 miles per tank, right?

Just came here on recommendation from Hoovie’s garage . Love the comedic reference to NPR at the end. I will admit I listen to NPR and own an Avalon Hybrid. I guess there is a connection. However I am a little ashamed of having the height of extravagance hybrid. True save the planet people drive a Prius. I will also admit that I have always wanted and... yes I’m going to do it. I want a 2006 Lexus 430. Sign me up for gas guzzlers anonymous. Really like your channel!

I'm going out now ,vacuum and put some techwax on my Prius after watching ,my 2008 only have 75k Miles ,still new smell :D

Where can I buy this for about $4500 ? Plsss . I need one for Amazon flex … need to pay bill

My prius right now has 311 ,000 miles...just recently the mpg started going down..now I'm only getting 35 mpg

I could not find a good video about converting/adding a plug in option..about 10 years ago there were options to add one..I wonder if a Nissan leaf battery can be added for a boost for city driving

Has the motor battery ever been replaced?

As a Tundra owner who is looking for an older Prius for my 100 mile daily commute, this video is awesome. Hilarious.

Lol, loved the vid. But real talk for a sec. I'm in the process of buying a new car and am strongly considering a Prius. I heard that the main expensive repairs happen around 300k miles when either the main battery needs replacement or the charging system needs changing out. Any thoughts?

Yeah...my antenna broke through many a car wash as well because the damn thing wasnt removable. And my trunk button broke. And my trunk opens slow and tough like a vampires coffin. I got quite the fixer upper on my hands.