Here's How Much It ACTUALLY Costs To Own a HIGH MILEAGE Toyota Prius -- (200k miles!)

[@JozuaW7]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

😂

[@chuckb6291]

Add another $5 for a "Coexist" sticker.

[@tythompson2724]

My Sierra Club sticker was included. The dude with the hiking stick and backpack. Yeah that one.

[@heinuchung8680]

I have an ira sticker and a “make murica great sticker.” Confuses people

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

Don’t forget the Darwin fish sticker

[@GiorgosC-rp5ms]

lol

[@JohnSmith-yf5bk]

As well as the blue and yellow “=“ logo, because what if people think the person ahead of them in traffic is a Republican? The horror

[@hazelhudson9912]

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

[@chrismcduffie4888]

On my second Prius though I own a 2007 Tundra with 313,000 miles and counting, easily my best vehicle ever. I laugh at the stereotype - hey, I got it to save in my wallet as the Prius gets 3x my Tundra's mpgs lol

[@xcross8537]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Christopher Kebenei I’m loving it so far!

[@cassandrasanchez9298]

Thinking about buying a 07 Pruis would you say it would be a good first car to have ?

[@xcross8537]

@@cassandrasanchez9298 07 Prius is a good car. Check with your mechanic to make sure it’s in good condition.

[@cassandrasanchez9298]

@@ronaldoquintos1675 really? Why is that?

[@cassandrasanchez9298]

@@ronaldoquintos1675 Intresting id never looked into that. I’m thinking about buying a 2007 Pruis with 92,300 miles the guy said that it wasn’t used much which caused him to buy a new one and he was charged 1,400. How long would you say a hybrid needs to sit for the battery to start to get damaged?

[@bibilove6277]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Haha glad that made you laugh. The Prius is great!

[@teru797]

@@ElliottAlvis what about the battery replacement?

[@Lincolnator721]

@@teru797 Exactly. Let's forget about the battery pack replacement. If I ever got a Prius, I'd set aside $40 to $50 per month in case of that battery pack/cell replacement cost. But it'd be my poor luck that it would fail in a week or two. 🤨🤨

[@greenvegas2007]

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

[@happyfullari]

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!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Arianna that’s so awesome to hear! Thank you for telling me. And congratulations on your Prius!! Enjoy!

[@wshelby83]

Arianna how do you feel about it being slower on the high way?

[@happyfullari]

@@wshelby83 i actually don’t think it’s that slow! and since mine is a gen 3 i can easily switch it to power mode if i really want a boost. i do that when merging onto the freeway and it works great!

[@wshelby83]

@@happyfullari ok thanks for responding. Also I notice that it’s hybrid. It does use gas?

[@happyfullari]

@@wshelby83 yes! it uses a combination of gas + electricity, hence the hybrid name! so ultimately you are using a lot less gas than you would a non-hybrid vehicle. i'm always amazed at how far only one tank of gas can get me.

[@planetwalker798]

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.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

That’s true! I mentioned the brakes savings in one of my other videos with this car. I love that about them! I’m glad you’ve had such good luck with your Prius too. Thanks for watching!

[@beedee9534]

I bought 2018 S not the prime $419 for 7 years no choice no money and my payment is now 319 month with 100 a month on insurance saving on GAS

[@RennieAsh]

You'll end up replacing the rear brake pads and rotors because they rust pitted and wore out the pads due to lack of use :)

[@saabreplay7553]

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

[@ben005dr]

What happened at the end?

[@lmbarak]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Spookylady same that’s why they made so many cameos lol.

[@kbobdonahue2005]

I agree with you.

[@amywalker7515]

Everything's better with cats.

[@getoutofthekitchen]

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

[@JoeLSoL]

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 🚙

[@ElliottAlvis]

J S wow! That’s fantastic! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@planetwalker798]

I get 400+ miles on my 2005 using “optimal driving”. Do you let it get down to one pip? I would think I’d get 500 but only once. What is the solar roof used for (add on)? I would like that.

[@JoeLSoL]

@@planetwalker798 😳 Wow 400 miles on a tank that is good. I let it get down to one bar for gas for sure then I fill up. The solar roof is to keep the inside of the Prius cool during hot days. It blows air inside the car when it’s parked automatically. Also the the sunroof attached to the solar roof opens up as a giant glass panel and makes the car look sporty. Mine is a white Prius with black stock wheels and full window tint all around the car.

[@planetwalker798]

@@JoeLSoL Ok that makes sense. I like the white, and with sunroof/solar I bet it does look good! As for mileage, right now 220 miles at half a tank and often better -glide, coast and not a lead foot! Since it’s a Prius, I like the challenge of getting the best I can (price of gas another incentive).

[@MrJypsye]

Oh my lord u have one too!

[@lucasstuart-chilcote7069]

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 😅

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lucas Stuart-Chilcote ha! Yeah most Prius owners are pretty predictable. Owning one of these cars as an enthusiast is a funny thing. Thanks for the support man!

[@spicycatsandthings]

Legit, NPR is the first preset on my Prius. Use to love Wholepaycheck, but don’t love so much since Amazon bought it out. LaCroix is gross, ugh.

[@gregnixon1296]

Yep, there is definitely a Prius/NPR/organic food/bicycle demographic crossover.

[@brianm8342]

NPR is the only station at least in my market that consistently accepts and promotes science. No surprise to hear a lot of Prius drivers would have it in their presets. Willingness to accept/act on science + frugality = Prius

[@michaelverkerk9449]

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.

[@jhaskins58]

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...👍

[@Adrianwesker]

Got an 09 prius touring for $3.8k with 170k miles with new battery. I love the nav and JBL audio, leather seats 30 bucks full tank every other week and a half driving for 40 miles round trip everyday! Gas saver!

[@zeimarodriguez8845]

I died at “grief counseling “ 😂😂

[@funnymovie888]

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 🇰🇭

[@michaelvarney.]

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?

[@cjspooner4603]

wondered that myself. MATH ISNT ADDING UP!

[@Darrenbrown68]

Right? I use my 2012 Prius for ride-share/Amazon Flex & avg 440 mi before I refill. Even with 306,000 mi on it. Dude even spoke the math equation out loud & still got it wrong. HA! 😎

[@ntollhill]

I have an 07 with 212,000 and average 39-40. Was wondering how I can get that extra 10-15 mpg😅

[@jerrychase6638]

Gas tanks on Prius are actually 11.9 gallons. MPG will vary based on a number of factors. Do NOT run out of gas. The fuel pump is in the tank and uses the gasoline around it to cool it. That last couple of gallons in a tank is best reserved for emergencies. 350 to 400 miles and fill to the top (to reset the counter) seems a good policy.

[@nicholascherry5962]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Nicholas Cherry that’s awesome man! Sounds like you’ve had an amazing run with your Prius and that it’ll keep going strong for you for years to come! Thanks for watching!

[@ahmedbenmbarek9938]

$35 for insurance!! We are being ripped off in Canada (not including Quebec where they have a cheaper car insurance as well)...the cheapest insurance I could get for a Prius was $80 (us $). With about €100-120 I can pay full year worth of insurance in Europe...at this pace of being ripped... Canadians might start migrating elsewhere

[@melissahepler1133]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Happy to help Melissa. I hope your travel nurse journeys treat you well!

[@carfanactic2]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Jeremy Scott Welcome to the channel, thanks!

[@tythompson2724]

I stopped listening to hoovie himself when he burned up that ferrari. I can't forgive it, sorry.

[@onefixitman]

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.

[@erik683]

Didnt know i was clicking on a comedy special.

[@kiki_woo]

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 ✨

[@ElliottAlvis]

The Innovative Little Giant glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@heinuchung8680]

Too expensive for 200k try looking into the 2-3500 price range

[@kattodoggo3868]

@@heinuchung8680 how about over 300k miles and dealerships selling it for 3k?

[@hoodoo2001]

What about the Cat thefts...Prius's are the No. 1 target in the US for Cat thefts.

[@pamelamason3004]

I have seen several videos from mechanics regarding the 2010 to 2015 Prius head gasket. It seems they don't recommend buying those years because the head gasket will need to be replaced. I was thinking about replacing my 2007 Prius with a newer one, but those videos made me rethink that. I am going to do some body work to my 07 rather than invest in another newer one. Present mileage is 217K.

[@ds7p]

Disappearing/teleporting cat at 2:15; great info by the way

[@ElliottAlvis]

Good eye! And thanks!

[@markkoons7488]

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.

[@FieroFats]

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

[@A_man213]

😂

[@alvareza3]

lol

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Well thank you!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Elliott Alvis You’re very welcome and very entertaining!

[@kelvinstokes996]

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!

[@lynz]

The range is actually 550 miles per tank

[@ElliottAlvis]

For a normal person yes! I just have such a short commute that my gas engine is almost always on and I’m never on the highway. 550 miles is more accurate for a normal driver though, you’re right!

[@dankollars4501]

wait til your brake actuator goes out (2to 3k) or the head gasket goes out (2k)or your dash cluster goes out (2k) or the hybrid battery goes out (2to3k) all common problems around the 200k mile range.

[@briancole5828]

My experience with buying an 05 Prius with 150,000 mi was different, long story short the "Battery Died" after a year. Just something to consider.

[@Hicks0000]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Nice! That’s not too bad for only 98k

[@Hicks0000]

@@ElliottAlvis heck yeah. my main concern was mostly about how old it is

[@amywalker7515]

That's not a bad price for such low miles. Take it to a Toyota dealer and get it checked out first just to be on the safe side.

[@trendnwin6545]

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!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thank you!

[@rickhiggins6521]

Excellent and funny video. My son and I have 3 2007 Prius. One thing worth mentioning is the hybrid batterys can have cells go out approaching 200k miles. My son has gotten good at detecting and replacing the bad cells for about $60 per cell. We have had to replace the brake modulator on two of them as well. Still not bad considering the gas savings. I am a 79 year old car guy and this is the best car I have ever owned.

[@hudg8007]

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 !

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

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 ☮

[@SeanBaker]

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.

[@bethaniethompson4593]

How is it running now?

[@SeanBaker]

@@bethaniethompson4593 It's running just fine. It's currently got 248,800 miles on it.

[@andrew7650]

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!

[@SWISS-it4tw]

I just purchased a 2013 Prius with 114,000 miles and will pick it tomorrow. I did see something in the owners manual about cancelling my Sam’s Club membership. No big deal. I am sure the Whole Foods prices are similar.

[@patm95]

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

[@1Kevingtz3]

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

[@WilliamSmith-xq6ks]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Awesome William! I’m glad I could be of some assistance! Congratulations on the new car!

[@jessj.jesusistheonlyway]

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

[@gordongrigsby5172]

I'm getting a 2013 prius v at the end of the month fully loaded and I am stoked 😎

[@ElliottAlvis]

Congratulations Gordon! That’ll be great!

[@drivewaygarage1561]

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.

[@brianbridle951]

I have a 2009 Prius in UK and it will happily do 600 miles plus to a tank full. That's cruising at 70mph.

[@Kipro007-j5m]

Miles or kilometers bro...

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

It's gotta be Kilometers 🤣

[@jeeves6490]

They use miles in the UK. You know? Where they were invented. You can thank the Romans.

[@pahofilmsnz]

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 !

[@jake05sti]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lol 😂

[@barbaraalvis2881]

Lololol!!!😂

[@haydertahir8556]

Hope you are joking 🙃

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Sweet Bern!

[@gambit_toys6554]

Only downside to a Prius is sometimes you feel NUMB driving it because the controls, keyless entry, smoothness, auto transmission, quietness, mpg's, convenience are so good, it feels like you're floating from point A to B. (2008 Prius owner)

[@phexus82]

That garage is bigger than my house.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Kurt D. It’s a nice garage to have!

[@salvadormaruchan3085]

He saved money by owning a prius it really makes a difference

[@Guncannon]

The biggest question that I want to know is how long can that car battery last and how much will it cost to change it?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Guncannon good question! I’ve heard of original batteries lasting as long as 400,000 miles. But if they do need to be replaced, you’re looking at about $1,000 for a refurbished battery or $2,000 for an OEM battery from Toyota. But both can usually be had with a warranty.

[@DavidBrowningBYD]

@@ElliottAlvis Battery life was my concern as well, because otherwise I'd never hesitate to buy an old Toyota that was in good condition. I have heard higher figures mentioned with regard to replacing battery packs--and frankly, if one battery is gone, you might as well replace the whole battery pack, since you're living on borrowed time with the remaining batteries. Or have I been watching too much of Scotty Kilmer?

[@brendaklinger3339]

@@DavidBrowningBYD yeah I think 🤔 IMHO that if you're gonna make a video of owning a high mileage Toyota Hybrid Prius or any hybrid car for that matter.. Then you should talk about possible expenses down the road...Aka the battery needing replaced and I'm talking the battery for the hybrid electric motor... Otherwise anyone could say I bought a used vehicle of any make and model and have owned it for 6mths and haven't had any problems...So go out and buy 1..Uhm ok and since you went to the casino and won we all will 2 right 😉 lol

[@stoneblue1795]

I had one as a company car for awhile. Over 330,000 on a Gen II model, still the original battery. Unless you are driving a Corolla or other Toyota, you won't likely see those miles from a conventional car. Consider that the Prius really only has half of the miles on it-- as at least half the time it's not running the gas engine.

[@DavidBrowningBYD]

One more battery comment. There’s a KZbinr who is Toyota master technician (channel name escapes me right now) who in one video stated that most of the cases of battery issues he had seen had to do with the batteries overheating, usually the result of the owner unwittingly cutting off air circulation vents within the passenger compartment. If I bought a Prius I would talk to an experienced service manager when taking delivery to make sure I never made that mistake.

[@fn6553]

2009 pruis 275000 miles, burns oil since 150k battery,dying. Mostly highway. 36mph. At 107000 45 mph. Abs brake pump, got used $300, self installed. 3k repair a shop. A/C evap leak, had to remove dash. 1k+ repair. Many ac compressors 1k. With that said it hasn't been terrible. But not buying another.

[@WolvesInferno]

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.

[@fatrobdouble]

1:20 your math detracts from the overall credibility here. 10gal tank x 50-55mpg = 200 to 300 miles? No, dude, that's 20 to 20mpg. 10 gallons at 50mpg would be 500miles per tank

[@peterwonaprize]

Between 140K-160K miles, my 2007 Prius cost over $6500 in parts just to keep it on the road. As great as the mpg’s are, the hybrid system components are so expensive to replace that it practically cancels out the fuel savings compared to a traditional ICE powertrain. If you’re not mechanically inclined to save thousands of dollars with DIY repairs, then *DEFINITELY* avoid a high mileage Prius. Aside from the catalytic converter and tires, the parts below were installed myself: - $3,300 genuine catalytic converter (required by law in my state) - $1200 genuine ABS actuator - $330 MillerCat stainless steel catalytic converter anti-theft shield - $120 genuine inverter coolant pump - $290 genuine front end brakes/rotors - $40 aftermarket HID ballast - $300 KYB front end strut assemblies - $200 genuine front end sway bar end links - $60 genuine transmission fluid - $100 four oil changes (Costco brand full synthetic oil, genuine filter) - $60 four genuine engine air filter replacements - $460 set of Michelin X-Tour tires The HV Battery Pack, ABS actuator, and catalytic converter are the “big three” expensive repairs. On Gen2’s these go bad every 100K-150K miles. If you’re buying a high mileage Prius, make sure the previous owner replaced at least 1-2 of these three parts fairly recently.

[@elijahvondrak6032]

ur fault for living in california lol

[@peterwonaprize]

@@elijahvondrak6032 the beaches, weather and food is worth it.

[@jeeves6490]

Your counting consumables against the cost of the car, not one vehicle on earth won't require tyre replacement, oil changes and belt replacements. Maybe stick to a bicycle.

[@ModelA]

When driving the Prius, I was once asked where I was going. Wanting a reaction I could talk about later, I replied, "The lesbian witches for abortion rally". The guy just stared at me for a second and then walked away. I was actually headed to my job as a conservative talk radio host.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Well Paul, this is the best comment on this video yet! 😂

[@ModelA]

@@ElliottAlvis I aim to please!

[@jahjah525]

Translation: I'm a racist witch

[@ModelA]

@@jahjah525 Explain, please. What does any of the above have to do with race?

[@jahjah525]

@@ModelA look up the doctrine of discovery. Then google the Pope' audience hall. When you practice politics instead of having a king you are Antichrist and you are a racist and you're probably on the wrong land- and I'm going to assume that you're European and Turtle Island is stolen lands you are a racist. One of the biggest Holocaust that ever happened in the entirety of this world happened right here in America and it's due to your politics. It certainly is late in the hour for you not to be awake to this. Jah-

[@bladerunner1458]

In love with my Generation 2, 2008 Prius, with 170,000 miles. It was only 25K, new in 10/2007. Most think it’s new since it’s garage kept with my custom front and rear running lights. Perhaps garage kept helps the original battery last longer due to less corrosion on the hybrid battery connections? 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. Went 90K with the energy saver Defender Michelin tires and replaced them with the regular Defender Michelin tires. Loss a few miles per gallon but handles better and a softer ride maybe due to new thread. The Prius is used for long trips only with an average mileage of 53 MPG. Short trips are by bike, feet and public transit all year. It’s a beautiful sports car Barcelona RED. 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 secrete abilities never to be underestimated. So watch out!!! In time, it will become a classic antique with appreciating value.

[@smoothvelvetsinger]

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

[@Luis_GonzaIez]

50 miles to the gallon + 10 gallons a tank = 500 miles . Am i missing something ? Or where u off by 300 miles

[@NMotorsportscom]

You hit the nail on the head regarding the grief counseling coming from a big dodge diesel, I'm not sure I can own a Prius.

[@lordtickles1478]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Hey, thats great! Sounds like you got an amazing deal as well. Glad you've had such good luck with yours. I appreciate you coming over to check my channel out from Hoovie's Garage!

[@jjjlove2260]

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

[@johnyracercat]

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.

[@JamieNotLamie]

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.

[@SirRichardKing]

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

[@thatorangez06_23]

C6 Z06 owner in the market for a Prius. Didn’t think about the counseling, thanks.

[@ElliottAlvis]

I speak from experience! Thanks for watching man. Good luck on your Prius hunt lol.

[@yazmeister93]

I have a Prius with only a little over 106k miles and it’s been terrible to own. I would never buy a car with loads of miles on the clock if I can avoid it

[@kasondaleigh]

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.

[@sebastianroux842]

i found one with 61k miles for 14k . should i do it?

[@jpdoc5722]

Gen2or 3? in this market?, I’d go for it . i assume, it has complete service record at dealership/Toyota data base?

[@e.g.1218]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Oh my goodness that’s terrible that your cat has been stolen twice essentially! Stay tuned because I’m working on a video that covers catalytic converter thefts with these cars.

[@EricGraham-gq6sm]

I really love my 2008 Toyota Prius! Mine has 209,411, and it's been an amazing car. I have a loan on my car and it will be paid off in 2 1/2 years however, I am not concerned because of the used car dealership I got it from has stood by me ever since I got it a couple months ago. They do all my maintenance work, and such. I do an oil change and filter change every 4-5,000 miles, along with tire rotations! My Prius has been phenomenal with high gas prices, low-car insurance rates, and I have NO check engine light on and no maintenance required light on. Let's say it's been the BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED! ❤

[@davidmiller9485]

a couple of things about 2nd gen Prius problems. First the capacitor in the dash. It's not big enough and at some point it will go out and need to be replaced. It's not hard and i did mine myself. Second is the rear door latch. also a DIY project and rather easy. The third is the head lights. The ballast like to crap out on these cars and you have to buy them as an assembly which sucks. My car has over 200k on the original battery and doesn't use oil. Great car.

[@whatsit2ya247]

Why in the hell would you replace the ballasts when you can bypass them and install LED's?? As a bonus the headlights are 100 times better.🤷🤦

[@davidmiller9485]

@@whatsit2ya247 two reasons really. First, I prefer OEM if I can get it. It's been tested to work with the car and therefore I'm assured that it works. (As an example, Chrysler O2 sensors. If you don't get an OEM part the sensor will NOT work. The tolerances are off on the sensor) Second, I have better things to do with my life than rewire my lights. I don't know about you but i have enough crap on my plate without making extra work. You do you though. If changing over to LED works for you go for it. As an extra point, I have no problems with the original lights. I'm not trying to blind people on the road, potentially causing an wreck just because i want to see the asshole on a deer at two miles.

[@whatsit2ya247]

@@davidmiller9485 WOW! Why not tell me how you really feel?😂 you don't really have to re-wire anything, it's easier and way cheaper than replacing the HID unit, doesn't blind anyone and I personally would rather see the road in front of me unlike those useless OEM lights. I've been an Auto body tech for 30yrs and I usually don't recommend aftermarket parts but this is one of those exceptions. But it sounds like you're the expert here 🤷

[@happyarmadillofarm9026]

Bought a 2008 for $3,200 at 98,000 miles but had to replace the big battery with a refurbished one for $1000 at around 110,000 miles and will be changing the inverter water pump for about $100 real soon.

[@jeremiahstaples7336]

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.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Jeremiah Staples it depends on how clean the car is, and what the service history is like

[@chipmaker68]

So $2000 for mine and a 2008 but with 230000 miles I say I got a steal. Drives awesome little rust for wisconsin and wow fun. I mean really fun.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Darrin Mattson sounds like you got a great car Darrin! Thanks for watching.

[@wabbit1699]

It has a 12-gallon bladder tank. At 45 MPG, you can get 500 before you hit the blinking pip on the gas gauge.

[@Lincolnator721]

I suppose it's worth it even at $3k for a new Toyota OEM installed battery pack by an independent shop (parts & labor)... might go another 20 years, meanwhile saving $150 a month in gas in comparison to an average economy compact car. no brainer, right? it pays for itself a little less than 2 years.

[@carterthomas5251]

I normally am not one to like or comment on videos, but this deserved a like and comment just for the Whole Foods segment, I believe the cost of gas saved went straight to Whole Foods, that’s what they don’t tell you.😂

[@8peterp]

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

[@ElliottAlvis]

Peter P. Wow! That’s like a new car! Thanks for watching!

[@IlIIlllIIIIIIl]

I will never understand why people mention the cost to fill up a tank. It will always cost the same, for every car ever made, everywhere. It is not a metric. It will never be a metric. It only indicates the cost of gas when and where you filled it.

[@joshbasye1674]

I got a 2009 Prius with a little under 150k miles from a dealership for $5475 that came with extras like a backup camera. 5000 miles and a couple months later, it still runs great. Does anyone think this was a good deal though?

[@MrMan-fx3ow]

That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. I would’ve bought that in a heartbeat. I’m actually saving up to get the Lexus CT 200 H right now. It’s basically a Prius, with Lexus body styling

[@belenquinteroaries7691]

Yes, true, I have a 2007, second gen package 6, fully loaded, white color, tan leather interior Prius. Its a beauty! In 2024 my prius does not feel like a gas expense, I have well over 200k miles and it will go up to a million. The hybrid battery will cost $3,000 new OEM and is a DIY friendly project. I have a catalytic cover. Maintenance: ( OEM IS NOT EXPENSIVE FOR PRIUS) synthetic oil and all the filters. I have changed the spark plugs once already (DIY Friendly for female with no tool experience). I bought a torque measure wrench and a spark plug socket. Make sure you have the correct OEM spec tires. Always replace all four tires at the same time. Hybrid battery maintenance: clean the hybrid batter fan every three months. DIY friendly, the dealer will charge $400 for that. I csn talk about my prius for s long time lol. Its a great car, Buy one!

[@RitzCracked]

The NPR subscription got me lmao

[@backtotheprius]

😀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 !

[@sisvc]

I have the same model only 2005, it is a 6.7 gallon gas tank. And mileage is more like 40 now after 295k miles. I had the AC go out and needed to be totally replaced when living in swampy southern Maryland. The dealership also talked me into a battery swap at around the same time. I think I got ripped off, didn't trust the dealership at all. Anyway, those were the only issues in the last 16 years and intend on keeping the car forever.

[@18_rabbit]

NEVER useu a dealer for the battery

[@sanchezs7614]

I bought a 2007 Salvaged Prius with 118k miles but the Red Triangle 🔺️ turned on. Pls Help!!

[@turboclaybird]

The red triangle does not necessarily mean you have a bad hybrid battery. In my case, the inverter water pump failed on my 2006. The cost to replace at the dealership was around $400, if I recall. Take your Prius to the dealer or another location with an ODB2 reader to diagnose exactly what the problem is.

[@daniellebates3785]

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?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Danielle Bates Yeah I’m sure it would be perfectly fine for a road trip. If you are having any doubts, have a mechanic look it over and you should be good to go!

[@ModelA]

If that road trip was to Burning Man, then yes.

[@mrxman581]

Just donated my 2004 Prius that I put 285,000 miles on and replaced it with a 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium. My 2004 Prius was driving well, but I started putting more money into it after about year 15 of owning it. Here is a list of those things I replaced in the last 4-5 years. 6 disc cd changer 1 window motor Right and left rear tail light assemblies Hybrid battery The latest thing that started happening in 2023 was the gauge cluster disappearing, and the car not being able to be turned off. Luckily, I found hacks that temporarily fixed those two things. But both of those problems happened twice in 2023. But the first 15 years were mostly about regular maintenance and wear abd tear. It was overall the best car I've ever owned. I was also the only owner and always serviced my car at the dealership. I would recommend buying a 10-12 year old Prius, but probably not older unless you are willing and able to work on the car yourself. Things like the hybrid battery usually need to be replaced by year 15. Also things like the water pump, the Inverter, and Multi Function Display start going bad. Good luck.

[@danieltani2474]

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!

[@brianbridle951]

I understand. Though mine were/are NOT high miles. The first (2009 1.5 gen2 in lagoon blue (dark) had 8500mls on the clock. Now 48000. It has so impressed me (ie NOTHING has gone wrong), that I bought another (1.8gen 3) was 29000 in 2019 now 45000. I had cruise fitted, which makes a HUGE difference on long runs. MPG for the gen 2 has year average of 50mpg with the gen 3 at 62mpg (all seasons). on summer runs the gen2 does 60mpg while the gen 3 does 67mpg. AND never breaks down.

[@t.michaelchilton1189]

Biggest hidden cost is replacing the catalytic converter when it gets stolen every 6 months.

[@Sergioantoniox]

what a great video, great humor too!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thank you!

[@igamer35]

thanks for the feedback on this car !

[@conniepritchardreinhardt9978]

Love your video.. i have own 4 Prius cars.. i still own two.. that way if one needs repairs.. i have a back up. One is my work car. The other one is for funeral and wedding.. lol. I find them cheep, i fix them myself. It was scary at first.. but.. i figured it out. Have a great day! If your motor ever starts shaking.. change the spark and plugs coils. Still making a ticking shound . Shange the fuel injectors! So far so good! I have iwned one of these fir ever. The motor is way toughr then you think!

[@ne0hisda0ne]

Let's not forget that the batteries cost $5,000 plus $1,000 labor serviced at your local Toyota dealership. Let's tack that on every 8-10 years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

[@seabea31]

Going to see a 2009 Prius tomorrow for 9k at 45,000 mil 🤭

[@thebest-in5tf]

Did you buy it ?

[@seabea31]

@@thebest-in5tf yes

[@darvynm541]

@@seabea31 How do you like it

[@fdsaffff]

@@seabea31 9k is a lot

[@russellcframe]

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

[@amywalker7515]

You will really never regret it. I made a 100 mile per day round trip for 16 years and only got gas about once every 4 days. The American made tank I had before that had to be filled every other day.

[@gambit_toys6554]

When I had my Prius I felt almost invisible to Police. It's a COOL feeling!