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Toyota Just Changed the World (New 80 MPG Car), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Prius Prime review. Are Toyotas hybrid cars reliable? Good gas mileage cars. Does Toyota make good cars? Game changing hybrid electric car built by Toyota. Everything you need to know about the Toyota Prius Prime. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer4 жыл бұрын

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  • @chriscarguy

    @chriscarguy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty, I have a small commute around town and I’m getting over 250MPG on my 2017 Prius Prime with almost 3000miles on my tank. I’m absolutely blown away with the performance of my PP

  • @youarerightboss

    @youarerightboss

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You, Scotty.

  • @jeffcook8501

    @jeffcook8501

    4 жыл бұрын

    Battery cars are not green.

  • @trudymcmurrough6243

    @trudymcmurrough6243

    4 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, you rank manufactuer's automatic transmitions from bad to good. Would you PLEASE rank the airconditioning systems as to what milelage that have to be replaced? ex. I have had cars needing compressors replaced at 80k and some 120k miles. Thanks!

  • @danmcwilli6349

    @danmcwilli6349

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty what do you predict for the new 2021 ford bronco? In general what do you think the market reaction be? Or you as a macanic do you think it will be dependable( I know its to early to tell because it hasnt been out for a while) just asking based on the ford rangers performance and applying it to the bronco ( because the bronco is based on the ranger) thanks keep doing what your doing btw u taught me how to change fluids in cars when I was a little kid watching the vid thx!!

  • @ccrumbjr
    @ccrumbjr4 жыл бұрын

    My 7yo daughter every time she hears Scotty's intro "Are you watching that crazy guy again??"

  • @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx

    @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx

    4 жыл бұрын

    My brothers say the same 😂

  • @kubanskiloewe

    @kubanskiloewe

    4 жыл бұрын

    He should end putting desert sand in his coffee :-)

  • @lao-khmufewgoodmen1833

    @lao-khmufewgoodmen1833

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not just your 7 yrs daughter, my 50 yrs wife as well. Lol

  • @billburgess9100

    @billburgess9100

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is indeed entertaining as well as informative to watch. I'm waiting for him to start windmilling his arms and become airborne.

  • @sctm81

    @sctm81

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funny thing is that his other video channel is completely non crazy.

  • @butterygudness7577
    @butterygudness75774 жыл бұрын

    Rumor has it, when Scotty just sits in your Toyota. The value stops depreciating it actually goes up.

  • @VWWRENCHIE

    @VWWRENCHIE

    3 жыл бұрын

    If he breaks wind in there...well 😃

  • @butterygudness7577

    @butterygudness7577

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VWWRENCHIE If it's not Taco Tuesday damage, there's a possibility for a recall on the cabin filter free of charge.

  • @markvisser388

    @markvisser388

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Cars N Stuff expect Hyundai, they are just too crap

  • @77.88.

    @77.88.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Scotty is so crazy he makes us laugh all the time, yep he is my kind of nut case in addition to being a great mechanic!

  • @gwho

    @gwho

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VWWRENCHIE breaking wind makes it "autographed", and value actually skyrockets

  • @MichaelWilliams-vq8fu
    @MichaelWilliams-vq8fu3 жыл бұрын

    I own this exact car. I bought the 220V charger and routinely get over 1000 miles on 9.5 gallons of gas. On pure hybrid mode without a charge, it gets around 65 mpg. Amazing car!

  • @mujjuman

    @mujjuman

    2 жыл бұрын

    This has become my dream car ever since I had one as a rental last year! I'm just in complete awe of your mileage and fuel economy.

  • @evanmclaughlin09

    @evanmclaughlin09

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up a Prime this week and I’m treating it like an electric car. I’m Hitting all the level 2 stations I can on my short trips and regenerating as much as I can. Right now I’m over 300 miles on 1/8 of the fuel tank. It’s really quite a car. Only downside to my 2017 Advanced is no car play. Even the stock Toyota Navigation isn’t terrible. Other than that I have no complaints. Stay tuned for final numbers.

  • @mujjuman

    @mujjuman

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@evanmclaughlin09 That’s amazing Evan. I love the versatility of the Prius Prime. You can keep it in EV mode and treat it as a full EV around town and still have the ultra range in hybrid mode for when you need to make a longer trip. 95% of my trips are 10 miles which is why I feel like this is the perfect car for me. How long does it take for your car to charge using a level 2 charger?

  • @evanmclaughlin09

    @evanmclaughlin09

    2 жыл бұрын

    About 2 Hours and 10 minutes On the 220v. Although I will say I have yet to get a full 25 miles of EV range. It usually shuts off around 23 and fluctuates between 23 and 24 miles in EV range. But I did buy this car five years old so. Don’t wanna pay $10,000 anytime soon for a new battery though. Think Toyota will warranty the battery of its 1 mile short in EV range? LOL. I make that up using “B” going down a hill

  • @drivenhome3257

    @drivenhome3257

    2 жыл бұрын

    Average car costs over 6K a year in just gas, so this pays for itself and then you get a new one.

  • @tomhenry5870
    @tomhenry58704 жыл бұрын

    My 2009 Prius has 231000 miles and is all original too. Super reliable car!

  • @ryanondercin1932

    @ryanondercin1932

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a 2008 with 240,000! Car doesn’t die.

  • @markbick3896

    @markbick3896

    3 жыл бұрын

    Got a 04 Corolla 370k, still gets 39mpg highway, 30 city. Have only replaced the battery, serpentine belt, air filters, brakes, tires, have used synthetic oil since 18k and change the oil every 20-50k miles (since beginning). Yes, I'm a realtor and this has been my do everything car including drive from coast to coast around the u.s.a. many times.

  • @eggshellskullrule7971

    @eggshellskullrule7971

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is that durability and reliability the reason why some Americans think the Prius is boring as hell?

  • @ryanondercin1932

    @ryanondercin1932

    3 жыл бұрын

    No it’s because it’s not the best looking car and a lot of the drivers are very slow.

  • @gregorygeorges7722

    @gregorygeorges7722

    3 жыл бұрын

    My 2017 prius has 646516 miles

  • @yaboykris2118
    @yaboykris21184 жыл бұрын

    I used to hate Prius. Until I started working on them. Now I’m in love. I’d love to have one.

  • @yaboykris2118

    @yaboykris2118

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Happy Cosmos The 4th gens 2015-current. The third gens, although cheaper now because they are older, like to blow head gaskets. I see it all the time at the Toyota dealership I work at. Also, the older ones will need the Hybrid battery replaced soon if they have over 200K miles.

  • @yaboykris2118

    @yaboykris2118

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Happy Cosmos Hybrid batteries are very expensive and cost a lot of labor to put in.

  • @rocketsmall4547

    @rocketsmall4547

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yaboykris2118 they are cell batterys. u can open it up and replace only the broken cell. to go one level cheaper. buy a broken battery and keep all the good cells. rebuild battery pack sell the rest cells. you come out marking money

  • @garethbaus5471

    @garethbaus5471

    3 жыл бұрын

    @sweet potato any 2nd gen or later that isn't 2010(the model year the third gens with the bad engines come from)

  • @itsajoke631

    @itsajoke631

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rocketsmall4547 how do you know which cell is bad?

  • @ewxlt
    @ewxlt4 жыл бұрын

    2017 prime here...our record is 1,300 miles between gas fill-ups. Wife's commute is 60 miles. She also LOVES the carpool lane stickers.

  • @stateniland

    @stateniland

    3 жыл бұрын

    Question: If the plug in cord is not long enough to each my exterior (on my home) outlet can I use an extension cord? I need about a 30' run. Thank you

  • @metzmatu8409

    @metzmatu8409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Using extension cord should not be a problem. May be charging time is a little longer.

  • @stateniland

    @stateniland

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@metzmatu8409 ty what gage wire 10? is it 100% copper? how long is your run?

  • @barbusbogdan7

    @barbusbogdan7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude i am going to buy one next week. I have 50 miles commute. I can charge it at home. Sometimes i may be able to charge it at work. Do you know how much will the battery last if i am going to drive with max 50mph?

  • @ewxlt

    @ewxlt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@barbusbogdan7 At that speed, about 20-25 miles, depending on the weather.

  • @kvop32984
    @kvop329844 жыл бұрын

    My prius is a 2016, and is already approaching 100k miles. My work commute is between 80 and 100 miles per day, and the overall gas mileage has still averaged out to be around 50mpg. mine is just the normal hybrid, not the prime, but i like it because you don't have to plug it in. No issues at all so far, (knock on wood) and i drive the thing like i stole it.

  • @HermanWillems

    @HermanWillems

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's nice if you don't have your own parking spot at your house. But if you would it's no big deal plugin it in will become a second nature. And it's alot cheaper.

  • @TobyCostaRica

    @TobyCostaRica

    4 жыл бұрын

    Herman Willems depends on how much your electricity is. In So.California it’s like paying $2/gal. Gas here is currently mid $3

  • @lamutaafua

    @lamutaafua

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh you will soon..the 3rd gen prius are notorious for blown head gaskets...ask me how I know 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️...but if u are mechanically incline youtube is definitely you friend...good luck

  • @disciple15

    @disciple15

    4 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to ever plug in the Prius Prime if you don't want to. Even if you don't plug it in, it runs like a normal hybrid.

  • @billpetersen298

    @billpetersen298

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I was wondering. Scotty never mentioned mileage, when driving distance. Also, if you park on the street, like we do. So don’t have the electric boost.

  • @oscarmonroy6337
    @oscarmonroy63373 жыл бұрын

    I drive a 2010 Prius, I get 46 mpg consistently and I’m extremely happy after only averaging about 24mpg on the 2013 Camry. The design and performance of my 2010 Prius is great! This 2017-2020 Prius Prime would be a luxury because it looks great and performs amazing !The price of the car at $25,000 is very fair because you will get so much from your Toyota Prius Prime.

  • @DigitalSteel
    @DigitalSteel4 жыл бұрын

    I got mine back in 2017 and have really gotten good use out of it. 99% of all my driving around town and to work and back is handled in EV mode. I only ever have to put gas in when I go on long road trips. Connecticut to Florida on about 2 ish tanks of gas. It is also surprisingly peppy with all that electric torque.

  • @kens8903
    @kens89034 жыл бұрын

    Having to deal with a 100mile commute everyday...this seems really appealing

  • @LouRaX

    @LouRaX

    4 жыл бұрын

    get a full electric car

  • @VWWRENCHIE

    @VWWRENCHIE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im saving up for a helicopter..😎

  • @ohyeahgamer3736

    @ohyeahgamer3736

    4 жыл бұрын

    vwwrenchie huh🤨

  • @ohyeahgamer3736

    @ohyeahgamer3736

    4 жыл бұрын

    LouRaX H. What if he or she wants to go more then 100 miles?

  • @gagejernigan5277

    @gagejernigan5277

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LouRaX no. They take 3 hours to charge

  • @gixer1000rrr
    @gixer1000rrr3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Priuses. I have an 05 with over 415,000 miles and it still runs great. Original motor and transmission too!!

  • @viperboy3

    @viperboy3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you replace the hybrid battery?

  • @thereaper5697

    @thereaper5697

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@viperboy3 great unanswered question

  • @richsweeney1115

    @richsweeney1115

    3 жыл бұрын

    Notice that question went un answered.....

  • @itsajoke631

    @itsajoke631

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@viperboy3 I'm pretty sure he did because I had to replace it on my sister car.

  • @Ash-cy7yw

    @Ash-cy7yw

    3 жыл бұрын

    On a Gen 3 you can get a Toyota battery replacement for $3k or an aftermarket for about $1.8k . Gen 3's Hybrid batteries are known to be good for an average 180k miles +/-. As those fade it still runs but your mileage falls. Scotty said in this video the Gen 4 battery is currently $10.7k from Toyota. I have this Gen 4 Prime (and love it) and have 35k on the OD with just shy of 2 years ownership. I drive allot. When I get to 200k I'd probably be ready for a new car anyway. Perhaps by then a Prius that gets 150mpge.

  • @devincastleberry
    @devincastleberry3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2021 Prius Prime in January and so far have been able to get 30.4 miles on just the battery with a mix of city and highway driving without A/C. My current MPG average is 67 since I purchased the car and have only put 700 miles on it. I have been impressed so far and feel it will be a great car to have.

  • @HelloBrian7

    @HelloBrian7

    Жыл бұрын

    You own one of the best, and most reliable cars in the world! Just change the oil!

  • @cythefox7510
    @cythefox75103 жыл бұрын

    I just bought one of these and was speeding 80 mph down the highway after breaking it in. 58 mpg. Not even using EV mode. This thing is a beast.

  • @InsidiousDr9
    @InsidiousDr94 жыл бұрын

    In 10 years that battery won't be $11,000 - hopefully there will be longer range and cheaper aftermarket versions. A well maintained Toyota will outlast anything.

  • @IIC4NCELEDII

    @IIC4NCELEDII

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is what I was thinking when I bought my 2019 Pruis Prime. My thought process was because the Pruis Prime is the most popular hybrid plug in there will probably be demand for aftermarket replacements. Pros: I received 11k in rebates. I used to spend 3k a year in gas with my dodge charger v6. In five years that would be 15k and in ten 30k After I got my prime I am spending less than $200 a year in gas and that's me not being anal about charging all the time. The time I was anal about charging all the time my tank lasted me 4 months, I had 1/4 left. $30 on premium chevron gas. Oh and my work has a charging station so that helps a lot. Charge at no cost. I live 15 miles away from my work so 30 mile around trip on the freeway.

  • @amohsen9848

    @amohsen9848

    4 жыл бұрын

    The scary cost of hybrid battery replacement is the only thing that stopping people from buying hybrids.

  • @maniac32145

    @maniac32145

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@IIC4NCELEDII can you charge your car at home?

  • @IIC4NCELEDII

    @IIC4NCELEDII

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@maniac32145 Yes when I bought my car it came with a 120v charger I could plug in to any basic wall receptacle.

  • @Oxide4000

    @Oxide4000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @ A mohsen everyone in Maine practically has one... I doubt anyone is scared here

  • @deanlewis8083
    @deanlewis80834 жыл бұрын

    I have the a 2020 xle for Month now. It’s incredible for my 135 mile round trip commute. I leave home with full charge and get typically 32 miles electric then switches to hybrid for remainder 31 miles. I charge at work (0.80 cents) and then Do same on way home. I used to fill up three times a week with my 06 Scion xB (still have it with 253000 miles on it) and now fill up about every 8th day. It’s comfortable and quiet and I love it!

  • @CandycaneBeyond

    @CandycaneBeyond

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are lucky you can charge at work. I asked and they are not interested in supplying me with Power.

  • @vincentfortnite713

    @vincentfortnite713

    3 жыл бұрын

    The prime is a GREAT vehicle we have only the regular Prius. We would’ve got an prime but there is no AWD on the prime for some reason. It’s supposed to have AWD since it’s the higher end model.

  • @komalpreetbrar7740

    @komalpreetbrar7740

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Dean Lewis how do you like the large screen? I lot of people don't like it because of the glare

  • @martinobarrett7976
    @martinobarrett79764 жыл бұрын

    Who else clicked because of the 80MPG?

  • @natalie2070

    @natalie2070

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s true too. In 30 to 45 mph areas with light acceleration the Prius Prime barely uses the engine.

  • @m.cameronodell9130

    @m.cameronodell9130

    3 жыл бұрын

    14 sec to accelerate to freeway speed, no thanks. My 52 mpg VW Diesel gets to freeway speed in 9 sec

  • @metzmatu8409

    @metzmatu8409

    3 жыл бұрын

    😄 Yup.. Should it been 80 MPH on EV...?

  • @paintingandlife4288

    @paintingandlife4288

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@m.cameronodell9130 what year and model

  • @isaac4273

    @isaac4273

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@paintingandlife4288 I bet he's talking about the 1.9 TDI that the golf, Jetta and Passat had, get the manual if you can and avoid the post 2005 models with the 2.0 TDI

  • @liamwelsh5565
    @liamwelsh55654 жыл бұрын

    Man, I've never thought of owning a Prius but this looks very appealing. I've always been interested in all EV vehicles but I live in a rural area where there are very few chargers. This means I would never be able to go on road trips. However, with this, I can use the battery for my daily commute and for road trips use the gas.

  • @JohnSmith-gg9jm

    @JohnSmith-gg9jm

    4 жыл бұрын

    the gas engine charges the battery when driving.

  • @maylin1986

    @maylin1986

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JohnSmith-gg9jm * 0 *

  • @liamwelsh5565

    @liamwelsh5565

    4 жыл бұрын

    @john probst If you watch the video, you can go full EV just by pressing a button.

  • @alfredthegreat9543

    @alfredthegreat9543

    4 жыл бұрын

    @shayla sapphire What was the cost of charging at home, or was that never done?

  • @dougpeng3093

    @dougpeng3093

    4 жыл бұрын

    As an owner of a PHEV myself, I can tell you that all BEV cars don't make sense. For example, my wife drives a Ford Fusion Energi with just 21 miles of electric range. It may sound little just like the Prius Prime, but it's still enough for her to commute to work and back. This means she doesn't use gas at all in her daily commute as she charges up every night for the next day's commute. If you think about it, all you need is a battery just large enough to cover your daily commute as your home is the electric gas station. If you had a larger battery like the Tesla, you are really just carrying around dead weight because you will hardly use that extended range. And it's very heavy dead weight too, as a Tesla battery weights over 1000 lbs. That's like carrying around 3 full size refrigerators in your car just in case you need it for a no-so-often long distance trip! For a PHEV, you have an ICE engine for the odd times you need to make a long distance trip in which gas is still far more preferable than electricity due to the limited number of recharging station. For PHEVs like the Prius Prime, think "electricity for your daily commutes, and gasoline for your weekend getaways".

  • @davidsagastume3700
    @davidsagastume37004 жыл бұрын

    I currently own a 2016 Prius, and I love it. 120 miles round trip to work. It has 120 k miles, Runs like a champ with regular scheduled maintenance

  • @spree4315
    @spree43154 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2019 Prime in May '19, tracked the MPG for first full year and finished with 1.86l/100km (126MPG)...That's living in a very cold climate in Manitoba, Canada. Pretty Incredible if your looking for great gas mileage and have access to plugging in at home and at work.

  • @kennyluro6059

    @kennyluro6059

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scott I’m also in MB looking at buying one of this. Any ideas how winter might affect the performance of the vehicle. Do you need a level 2 charger at home and is there a charger at your office as well.

  • @spree4315

    @spree4315

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh and yes I just use a regular plug in when im at work every day , usually fully charged by the time I go home .

  • @br9760
    @br97604 жыл бұрын

    *No such thing as "too power ranger".* Getting White Ranger vibes off that interior 👍

  • @RevanLaughs

    @RevanLaughs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Biggest Richard Cranium if only Maserati made cars that weren’t trash

  • @ramzyilyas1120

    @ramzyilyas1120

    4 жыл бұрын

    Power ranger call for unlocking car door

  • @Sunset4Semaphores

    @Sunset4Semaphores

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @cash2.0
    @cash2.04 жыл бұрын

    My dad has a Prius Prime. It's a really great car.

  • @westboundNinja1
    @westboundNinja14 жыл бұрын

    Had my Prius for 3 years now. Love it.

  • @SiliconGoose
    @SiliconGoose2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a 37 mile commute each way. Since my employer split the cost of a 220v charging station at the office, I only fill up the gas tank every 1100-1300 miles depending on how much driving I do outside of my commute and the time of year. A fantastic car and it’ll be difficult to convince me to buy anything else when this one dies.

  • @bryantwilliams4954
    @bryantwilliams49544 жыл бұрын

    Wow a car company is changing everything every week now!! What a great time to be alive

  • @bryantwilliams4954

    @bryantwilliams4954

    4 жыл бұрын

    97 honda crv I can get the timing belt on what did I do wrong. Timing belt is the right size

  • @tpad6

    @tpad6

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bryantwilliams4954 which size did you get?

  • @vash1366
    @vash13664 жыл бұрын

    The interior looks beautiful...love the Power Ranger reference 🥰

  • @brucemichael9611
    @brucemichael96113 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2010 Prius. It has 180,000 miles. I've driven r/t to California from New York and r/t to Florida 4 times. My next Prius will be this model. There is nothing like a Prius....a remarkable car.

  • @PiranhaJaw22
    @PiranhaJaw224 жыл бұрын

    just to clarify, this is a Prius Prime, not a Prius.

  • @bahhaziz
    @bahhaziz4 жыл бұрын

    The best review Toyota can have for a Prius 👍

  • @chronox837
    @chronox8374 жыл бұрын

    "Mom I want Bugatti Chiron headlights" "We have Bugatti Chiron headlights at home" Bugatti Chiron headlights at home:

  • @mikesawyer1336
    @mikesawyer13362 жыл бұрын

    You have always provided engaging reviews, honest and insightful reviews and this exemplifies your classic style - I like the car but I think you sold me on it.

  • @marksr8784
    @marksr87842 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2012 Prius with 165K miles on it and getting 48 mpg....and still going strong 😁 I'd buy another one 😁

  • @noahczar
    @noahczar4 жыл бұрын

    You can never get tired of that rev up your engines intro

  • @jimmybrava2810

    @jimmybrava2810

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's timeless

  • @davidharrell8890

    @davidharrell8890

    4 жыл бұрын

    A nitromethane funny car would be great!!!!! 😂😂😂😁

  • @Rommellollis

    @Rommellollis

    4 жыл бұрын

    its horrid but so good at the same tike 😂

  • @UProductions457

    @UProductions457

    4 жыл бұрын

    imagine him using a Prius in that intro 😂

  • @davidharrell8890

    @davidharrell8890

    4 жыл бұрын

    UnknownFurry Now that’s great! 😜😜

  • @johnlogan7602
    @johnlogan76023 жыл бұрын

    We have a 2017 Prius Prime. We often get over 1,000 miles between fill ups. The most we got was 2,300 miles on one tank. 80% of our trips are less than 25 miles, so we rarely go into gas mode. For our situation, this is an ideal car. We also have solar at home, and our power is hydro-electric, so electricity costs are low. This car is not for everyone, but for those that can take advantage of the features of this car, it makes very good sense.

  • @Undisputed_King

    @Undisputed_King

    2 жыл бұрын

    But you still have to pay for the electricity in the electric motor. How much if you take that into consideration

  • @johnlogan7602

    @johnlogan7602

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Undisputed_King as I said before, we have a large solar array that provides the electricity to charge off the grid. It's not for everyone. Just like nit everyone needs a truck. For us, it's ideal.

  • @lindafoxwood78
    @lindafoxwood784 жыл бұрын

    Always a great video Scotty. I think I know why I admire your videos so much, besides that I work on my own vehicules; it is that I have worked on Computers since 1975. The way you talk about car repairs and the way I talk about computers and computer repairs things I have done. Well, Windows 1.0 as an example back in 1985 that I remember. The problems with computers back then was a 486 processor was so low on horsepower it was very tough for Windows 1.0 to multi-task "4 virtual '386 computers/processors' " . Keep up the great job on Cars. I love cars and computers.

  • @EfficientRVer
    @EfficientRVer3 жыл бұрын

    I have the lowest model of the 2017 Prime, but it's still pretty loaded. Adaptive radar cruise control, all the lane departure and collision avoidance features, heated seats, GPS, XM Radio, etc. Main difference is the smaller screen, which I prefer to that big glare monster. So I get better vents and buttons rather than menus to do everything. At 700 miles, I replaced the Toyo Nano Energy LRR tires (aka Nanocrappers on Priuschat) with Michelin X-Ice3 snow tires one size bigger and 10 load ranges stronger, intending to swap summer tires onto my extra set of wheels. But the Michelins turned out to make the car a wolf in sheep's clothing, so I run them year round. Expected them to wear out early, being snow tires, but I got 63K out of them due to their being really for a heavier vehicle, and running them at max sidewall pressure. Incredible car. It outruns anything through mountain hairpin roads thanks to great handling, pretty good speed, and totally superior braking.... the brakes simply don't overheat even with 15 minutes of continuously being on either full throttle or hard (mostly regenerative) braking. In Salt River Canyon in Arizona, I outran a Mustang, Maxima, and lowered (and I'd say chipped) Accord V6. Nobody could believe I stayed on their tail, and they were shocked when I zipped by them the second their brakes started smelling after going 40-80-40 between each 20mph hairpin a quarter mile apart for a few minutes. And I hit the 104mph indicated (106 on my tires) rev limiter on a deserted road in NV, then set the cruise on 103 for 5 miles in under 3 minutes. No problem. Got 26mpg at that speed. I averaged 47mpg on that 8300 mile trip, with most highway miles at 84mph (getting 42mpg). Lifetime in 79k miles in under 3 years, I've averaged 61mpg despite some gas-guzzling (47mpg lol) road trips and with not having plugged in where I lived for half that time, and maybe 500 hours of stationary AC/heat use negating a lot of the plug use. One thing Scotty didn't mention, and a great feature, is Charge Mode, where you can charge the big battery back up to 80% just by selecting that mode while driving. So you can be prepared if expecting to hit city traffic before you get to plug in next. In fact on the big 24-day road trip, I never plugged in, I just pumped gas like everyone else, but charged it up to 80% while driving before arriving in L.A. for instance. In huge mountains, I like having it around 50% charged, so it can have full combined gas+electric power available, yet always also have capacity to absorb repeated 4000 foot elevation descents without coming close to filling the battery (which would force use of friction braking.)

  • @timothyandrewnielsen

    @timothyandrewnielsen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @natalrossainz228

    @natalrossainz228

    2 жыл бұрын

    What you mean by tires being one size up? Excuse my ignorance 😅. Like the width?

  • @marzymarrz5172
    @marzymarrz51724 жыл бұрын

    This is a good review, moved along at a nice clip and covered the things someone like me finds helpful....been thinking about getting a prius. Thanks!

  • @Sunset4Semaphores

    @Sunset4Semaphores

    4 жыл бұрын

    Join us; it's nice :)

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr89893 жыл бұрын

    My 2002 Prius has passed 350,000 miles. Original battery, transmission, works great 👍

  • @mylifethaidiy7045

    @mylifethaidiy7045

    10 ай бұрын

    The old sedans.

  • @austindukes1089
    @austindukes10892 жыл бұрын

    This dude is that 90s home repair guy we all come to rely on. Great info

  • @sergiocortez7600

    @sergiocortez7600

    Жыл бұрын

    He should've made a fortune in infomercials.

  • @beebob1279
    @beebob12793 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation as always. I'm starting to look at hybrids. I like the insight and prius. The hyundai is out only because of the company and Kia having engine issues with their gas cars. I forgot about the plug in hybrid, so I'm adding that on to the list.

  • @goosecouple
    @goosecouple4 жыл бұрын

    I did a calculation once. Comparing the Corolla and the Prius. After 200k miles, the difference in gas expense is enough for me to buy another Prius.

  • @RCproject18

    @RCproject18

    4 жыл бұрын

    My 2005 Corolla with 231k miles has burned roughly $21,500 in gas. The car had a sticker price of like $14k.

  • @arlenmartin8672
    @arlenmartin86724 жыл бұрын

    That car gets 80 miles to the gallon while my truck gets 10

  • @JamesSmith-dn8lb

    @JamesSmith-dn8lb

    4 жыл бұрын

    But that's with charging at home.

  • @CandycaneBeyond

    @CandycaneBeyond

    3 жыл бұрын

    I only pay $20 more a month on my electric bill plus you can get front space parking at some stores!

  • @garethbaus5471

    @garethbaus5471

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesSmith-dn8lb which is cheaper than running on gas where I live.

  • @JamesSmith-dn8lb

    @JamesSmith-dn8lb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@garethbaus5471 but saying it gets 80mpg isn't true because it's 80 miles, per gallon and some kilowatts.

  • @garethbaus5471

    @garethbaus5471

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesSmith-dn8lb it is still 80 miles traveled while only burning 1 gallon of gasoline.

  • @richardflaherty2373
    @richardflaherty23733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another great informative video!

  • @ModernNeandertal
    @ModernNeandertal4 жыл бұрын

    Been driving our 2017 Prius Prime Advanced since 1st week of March without putting in gas. Goes to work and back and is plugged in at home. Love this comfortable car. Will have to use up tank's gas before it goes bad.

  • @15farcry
    @15farcry4 жыл бұрын

    I'm starting to know my way around Scotty's neighborhood area with all the test drives he does. LOL

  • @hotcheetos1435

    @hotcheetos1435

    4 жыл бұрын

    He’s in heights montrose houston probably near westheimer

  • @chrisbenn8691

    @chrisbenn8691

    4 жыл бұрын

    And so are the executives of all the other car companies he's been rubbishing. Scotty, better change your tracks!!

  • @15farcry

    @15farcry

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@unfairsanic5089 You can literally type his name on google maps and it comes up with his address since he runs a business.

  • @15farcry

    @15farcry

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@unfairsanic5089 1141 W Bell St, Houston, TX 77019 is his address. He charges $100 to check out a car i think. Off you go. LOL

  • @doncosner2611
    @doncosner26114 жыл бұрын

    I have to appreciate the quality that goes into the Prius. The price of the car is pretty reasonable too. If I didn't already have a 2018 Corolla SE, I would seriously consider buying a Prius.

  • @wileecoyote5749

    @wileecoyote5749

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your Corolla will last 1.2 million years. You'll be fine

  • @TheDonYG

    @TheDonYG

    4 жыл бұрын

    You avoided being a 🤡

  • @janetrohrbaugh6494

    @janetrohrbaugh6494

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anonymous in all due respect, I can’t believe you’re getting 68 mpg’s in a 2020 corolla. You have to show me your dashboard to believe that. My daughter has a 2020 hybrid corolla and hates it. Said it has no get up and go and her gas mileage doesn’t even come close to 50 mpg’s. I just think you’re not telling the whole story here. Sorry.

  • @pilotgrrl1

    @pilotgrrl1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2016 Prius. Unfortunately I couldn't wait for the Prime.

  • @drwisdom1

    @drwisdom1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@janetrohrbaugh6494 In the 1960s no one ever said "my car doesn't come close to getting 50 mpg."

  • @davidrn2473
    @davidrn24733 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see the Prius Prime get a review. I have a 2006 and 2008 Prius, bought both used, the oldest one I bought last year with 80,000 miles, for $2000. The 2008 was 2 years old when I got it with 40,000 miles (currently approaching 200,000). My wife really liked the Prius, so I started looking for a used plug in Prius. At any one time, there are very few low mile Prius Primes for sale. It appears that the newer Primes are 90%+ owned by prior Prius owners. I Live 200 miles (north) of NYC, best part of new Prius is I can drive round trip (400 miles) on one tank, and usually get aprox 50mpg at 70MPH+. I learned you get worse mileage with cruise control. Best electric miles is spring and fall, no A/C or heat, I have gotten almost 30 miles on just electric, in winter, sometime about 20.

  • @94SexyStang

    @94SexyStang

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bought my Camry Hybrid at 135k.......almost at 200k, Never done anything really.......All batteries are stock.

  • @1967sfoman
    @1967sfoman3 жыл бұрын

    My first car was a '89 Eclipse. My 2nd car was a '92 MR2. I then moved into a '03 Subaru WRX. I now drive a 2015. Prius. I have always driven and loved my manual transmission vehicles but my Prius is very relaxing to drive. I really wanted the Prius Prime but in 5 years my 2015 has been so dependable, comfortable and inexpensive that I'm not yet willing to part with it. Btw mine is non-plug-in hybrid. ✌from Oakland, California

  • @michaelmcdowell605
    @michaelmcdowell6054 жыл бұрын

    As an owner of a 2nd gen Prius that purchased for 4500 dollars, everything you said besides the plugin portion is possible. The ride is quite, it’s smooth, gets about 50 mpg, and, because it is older, you can replace the battery for about 1000 dollars if ever needed. I’m forever on the Toyota hybrid train!

  • @Sunset4Semaphores

    @Sunset4Semaphores

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're winning at life.

  • @nin_the_destroyer2602
    @nin_the_destroyer26023 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted a Prius. I've been mocked for it, though. Everyone citing how unreliable it is. But I hear it's VERY reliable from people that actually own one.

  • @jordanstark2454

    @jordanstark2454

    2 жыл бұрын

    best car I've owned get one

  • @justintime5021

    @justintime5021

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've actually never heard anyone say they are unreliable. Most I've heard is that they are expensive to repair. Which is true. But that's got nothing to do with reliability. Most people I know who have owned one have had very few issues

  • @rustbeltrobclassic2512

    @rustbeltrobclassic2512

    2 жыл бұрын

    They do have a single MAJOR issue that i have heard reported over and over again.. that at about 395K miles the odometers stop working correctly.. that once you get to that point if you want to track your mileage you have to start to do it by paper, as the trip counter stops working correctly..

  • @jordanstark2454

    @jordanstark2454

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rustbeltrobclassic2512 thats crazy

  • @CandycaneBeyond

    @CandycaneBeyond

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you seen the 2023 model, looks amazing

  • @mikeksouza
    @mikeksouza4 жыл бұрын

    I just got a 2020 Prius L-eco. Love it!

  • @HJC1950
    @HJC19504 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2017 Prius Prime. My running average since day one, 38K+ miles, is now @ 96.7 mpg. Can't beat that.

  • @rsultan25gaminggxc

    @rsultan25gaminggxc

    4 жыл бұрын

    How fast on the freeway do you average?

  • @4orrcountry
    @4orrcountry3 жыл бұрын

    I've driven a 2021 Prius Prime. Absurd gas mileage, good acceleration, excellent handling, quiet ride...my only complaint is the LOW GROUND CLEARANCE - Drivers MUST PAY ATTENTION to parking curbs, tight corners in tight areas, entering/exiting city parking lots over sidewalks, speed bumps and ANY kind of road hazard!

  • @russellffnunley
    @russellffnunley2 жыл бұрын

    I typically drive my '22 Prime around 1,000 to 1,100 miles per tank of gas, with a daily 19-mile commute (each way) and no charger at work. Love it! :) Thank you for another great video!

  • @richrise6851
    @richrise68514 жыл бұрын

    Scotty I just picked up a 2020 Prius Prime yesterday (lease) in the middle XLE trim. I LOVE IT! It's BEAUTIFUL, drives great, and I may want to buy it eventually. I've been looking for a video from you about the Prime and I just found it the day after I leased my car! Awesome video! Do you have any tips for how to make the battery last longer, should I want to buy it down the road? What factors can play into a battery lasting longer or dying faster and is there a range that they typically last? LOVE your videos and your channel! I'm addicted!

  • @walterbenson5275
    @walterbenson52754 жыл бұрын

    Great 👍 information! Thanks

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron90464 жыл бұрын

    Now THAT is a great everyday use car!

  • @shinigamitenzei
    @shinigamitenzei4 жыл бұрын

    Now I want to swap my Camry for a Prius, great car! and if you can get 250k miles out of it, I'd be pretty happy too!

  • @waterdragonclan9108
    @waterdragonclan91082 жыл бұрын

    I had this car and loved it. We signed up electric free at night. So park it and charge it. Average showing in the past year showing 120 mile per gallon.

  • @sarahnewyork702
    @sarahnewyork7023 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2000 landcruiser 550,000 miles and all parts are original. It's super reliable car too. I love Toyota 😍

  • @bheypuor
    @bheypuor4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy my prime. I drive it on electric and charge it every night before bed. It’s perfect for day to day commute with about 45km range. I haven’t filled up my gas tank in 6 months and the payments are so cheap that I feel like I’m saving money driving it. My house electricity bill hasn’t changed and you can use a regular outlet to charge your car. The best thing is once the electricity runs out then it turns into a regular hybrid. This is coming from a car enthusiast. I still have my fun cars but this is the best daily driver. One thing I wish it had was more room in the trunk even with the seats down it’s not that great because the lithium battery raises the back so high. If you decide to get the prime get the 2020 or newer as it comes with Apple carplay.

  • @hughjassstudios9688

    @hughjassstudios9688

    4 жыл бұрын

    Make sure the gas gets used up before 12 months, before it oxidizes

  • @fastsetinthewest

    @fastsetinthewest

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice, I'm not convinced on the value of electricity. The corporations use poor African kids to mine those battery minerals. The transmission of electricity is a gas guzzler over transmission lines. Have you ever been in a workshop that works on electric cars? It's highly dangerous work.

  • @ryadhasanahmed5443

    @ryadhasanahmed5443

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fastsetinthewest Toyota is a Japanese company, they don't do these inhumane practices

  • @bobs9242

    @bobs9242

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got one too, other than the small trunk, no spare, no power, and a bit noisy at speeds, great car

  • @REVNUMANEWBERN

    @REVNUMANEWBERN

    4 жыл бұрын

    SSSSSOOOOOO, you have seen NO increase in your home electric bill??

  • @smoothvelvetsinger
    @smoothvelvetsinger4 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting this car. We already have a gen 2 and a gen 3 Prius and we love those. This one seems amazing.

  • @richrise6851

    @richrise6851

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just leased mine yesterday coming from a 2017 Prius (leased) and I LOVE IT SOOOOO MUCH. Can I ask, how many miles are on your other priuses and how do they run?

  • @freeautoinsurance365

    @freeautoinsurance365

    4 жыл бұрын

    it looks like a hyundai ioniq

  • @runescaperocks48

    @runescaperocks48

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@richrise6851 my 2007 Prius has 163k. TPMS broke today after a year of ownership but no issues other than that. It's my first car I bought it with around 150k miles

  • @gfairservice
    @gfairservice4 жыл бұрын

    Bought mine may 2019. First tank of gas took me 5265 km(3271 miles) to empty. Live 41 km from work and can plug in there so in the summer I'm ev all the time, winter is a different story. I believe usable battery is around 6.6kwh

  • @upthestreetpartnersapts4569
    @upthestreetpartnersapts45694 жыл бұрын

    My wife's commute is under 25 miles - we charge it every night - have gotten over 2000 miles before I had to fill up the tank. With 35k miles I am still averaging over 120 mpg

  • @alanwagen
    @alanwagen4 жыл бұрын

    My wife's 2018 Prius, not a Prime gets 62 mpg. Very awesome car.

  • @slothypunk

    @slothypunk

    3 жыл бұрын

    what is the combined real MPG? 62 mpg is not sustainable for regular prius. If you are giving the best MPG, my car get 80 mpg once.

  • @alanwagen

    @alanwagen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@slothypunk she has increased her combined to 64.1 mpg. This is a Gen 4 Prius with the Lithium Ion battery.

  • @BamBamBigelow..
    @BamBamBigelow..4 жыл бұрын

    Scotty too Hotty, my dad taught me the reliability of Toyota

  • @Daddyme92

    @Daddyme92

    4 жыл бұрын

    He does look like a fox 🦊

  • @heartcomedy5

    @heartcomedy5

    4 жыл бұрын

    anthony mo, yah a genius fox. Plus foxes are awesome.

  • @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx

    @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Toyota IS reliability

  • @douglas2510
    @douglas25102 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2004 Prius 2 with 203k miles and it also have a very good sound insulation. Car is so quiet I think the car is not turned on. It also develops 55mpg constant during winter and 60mpg during summer.

  • @AaronSmith-gs9xg
    @AaronSmith-gs9xg4 жыл бұрын

    I regularly get 80-90 mpg with my 2018 prime without using the plugin the component. I rarely get under 65 mpg even when on the highway. Its is very temperature dependant and runs best in the 60s

  • @SamsungJ-zy3rk

    @SamsungJ-zy3rk

    3 жыл бұрын

    How!? I'm in the market to get a Toyota Prius but I don't know which one to get. Can you please enlighten me in elementary terms how this is possible?

  • @210SAi
    @210SAi4 жыл бұрын

    The interior package is coded: Storm Trooper

  • @triple7marc
    @triple7marc4 жыл бұрын

    “Toyota Just Changed the World” *3-year old car*

  • @NewEraMusic972

    @NewEraMusic972

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't know about you but I had no idea any vehicle with a gasoline motor could get 80mpg. That's amazing & I'm glad Scotty made the video. I would say Scotty was right to say Toyota changed the world.

  • @DarwinChaug

    @DarwinChaug

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NewEraMusic972 It doesn't get 80mpg on gas, it gets 80mpg"e". You need to plug in the car for energy. Tesla Model 3 is way more efficient and gets 133mpge

  • @NewEraMusic972

    @NewEraMusic972

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DarwinChaug Well obviously it gets that mpg because of the electric motor. But it's still a hybrid. Besides that it's far more affordable than a Tesla. I think that's the point.

  • @AaronSchwarz42

    @AaronSchwarz42

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DarwinChaug Model 3 not reliable like Prius, does not hold up well over long term use either. Toyota builds quality, many Prius go 300-500k miles nearly all OEM everything //

  • @rubberchickenwings769

    @rubberchickenwings769

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NewEraMusic972 look up "Volkswagen over 100 mpg" supposedly Americans don't want such efficient vehicles so they don't sell them here.

  • @ytSuns26
    @ytSuns263 жыл бұрын

    Getting ready to turn 200,000 miles on my 2006 Prius everything works and is all original. Finest automotive experience of my 7O years. Never been in the shop for repairs.

  • @diegojimenez4741
    @diegojimenez47414 жыл бұрын

    This car is amazing! I bought it as my first new car and off the lot I didnt fill up until I hit 1200 miles! Yes that does include however charging for free at my job so it's a niche I'm in. But amazing!

  • @mixflip
    @mixflip3 жыл бұрын

    I wish they made a Tundra hybrid that get 40mph

  • @Sunset4Semaphores

    @Sunset4Semaphores

    3 жыл бұрын

    The new Sennia Hybrid is getting 35-40MPG with the same transaxle being put in RAV4 Prime. I think it is only a matter of time before Toyota offers a hybrid truck.

  • @CurseIV

    @CurseIV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heck no don’t ruin good Toyota trucks by making it a hybrid. If you cant afford the gas dont buy trucks

  • @musicalhistory4392

    @musicalhistory4392

    3 жыл бұрын

    Toyota's long term plan is offering all their vehicles in hybrid, so it will probably come some day.

  • @Wolfiecolada

    @Wolfiecolada

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CurseIV if you can afford to pay for the extra expense of it being hybrid, you aren't worried about the cost of gas, you probably just wanna move away from fossil fuels. don't knock it till you try it.

  • @hedgehogthesonic3181

    @hedgehogthesonic3181

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CurseIV Making a truck hybrid is not going to ruin it, is going to make it better, more reliable, efficient and practical. If you don't know what you are talking about, do not say anything.

  • @thereformedyouthguypodcast
    @thereformedyouthguypodcast4 жыл бұрын

    Scotty give us a review of the 2021 RAV4 prime.

  • @franciscoburgos787
    @franciscoburgos7872 жыл бұрын

    I bought the 2021 fully loaded. Pretty happy with it. I’m saving so much gas that the savings is enough to make the car payment plus insurance and still puts a couple bucks back in my wallet. I’m keeping this thing til it dies. Probably longer. I’m pretty handy w a wrench.

  • @CandycaneBeyond
    @CandycaneBeyond3 жыл бұрын

    I have owned my Prime for 2 years now. Each summer I only buy gas once. Yes, you heard me.... ONCE. I have a 19 mile commute to work. I plug it in and it uses electric until it runs out on the way home. So I'm only using approximately 5miles a say of gas power along with some re-gen. I bought the lowest $$$ model. Heated seats, speed control, auto windows, Bluetooth connection to phone (listen to whatever you want) plus I have a normal small screen not that huge thing. Looks like a normal car. Winter in Indiana the electric doesn't take you as far. That 25 miles on electric turns to 10. So, if you have a climate above 50 degrees, it runs great on electric. Anything below that your on mostly gas. THIS IS AN AMAZING CAR. I would love to expand the battery pack size so I can drive at least 50 miles of electrical daily.

  • @ohyeahgamer3736
    @ohyeahgamer37364 жыл бұрын

    To be honest who would drive a full ev car when you could drive a hybrid so much more range for the money

  • @Catman1798

    @Catman1798

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ev cars don’t require much maintenance so I heard. Hybrid cars still need oil changes spark plugs etc. I prefer to do away with all that entirely if possible. But then again toyota hybrids have been around longer. Proven technology

  • @sandorclegane2485

    @sandorclegane2485

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Catman1798 This. Unfortunately evs are still succeptible to a few issues and very much a new technology. Priuses are solidly reliable cars that are bridging the gap between ICE and EV. Hence why they are preferable.

  • @jeffreyfurtado3681

    @jeffreyfurtado3681

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tesla, still has reliability issues.

  • @Mohapi_Tau

    @Mohapi_Tau

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Catman1798 EVs still require oil changes.

  • @sandorclegane2485

    @sandorclegane2485

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ go on ebay and tell me the average mileage of a prius. They are one of the most reliable cars on the market. Nothing else to say.

  • @AvidDIYer
    @AvidDIYer4 жыл бұрын

    I love my Prius Prime so much I bought a second one for my wife. And like Scotty's customer, I also drove across the country and bought them in the northeast, where they are cheaper. Unlike Scotty's customer, I opted for the all black interior though! If you drive carefully you can get 80 MPG in the city -- without ever plugging it in. I rarely get that due to my heavy gas pedal foot. If you just commute to work and plug in every night, you rarely use the gas engine and you can go thousands of miles before having to fill up. Speaking of heavy foot, it accelerates from 0 to 60 the same as my Acura Integra used to. Not as fast as a modern sporty car, but quick enough. And it beats most gas cars off the line for the first 20 feet or so due to the electric motor torque. The MPGe rating is like 120. Meaning it is really efficient in electric only mode. After 56,000 miles, my overall total fuel economy is 96 MPG. Unfortunately, there is no good way to measure how much electricity I've also been using to get that. But electricity at my home is about 1/4 the cost of gasoline. I paid $26,000 for the top of the line model with all the safety and convenience features. Then, with the federal tax credit I got another $4502 back. And since it is so cheap to own and operate, it is a great car for those who drive a lot, not just eco tree huggers. Finally, because I do live in an eco friendly town, the blue book value on my newer one is nearly the same as I bought it for 2 years ago. I've owned many Corollas and Priuses, but these are my favorites!

  • @CarlosCruz-nq8yp

    @CarlosCruz-nq8yp

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! It’s been over a year since you commented this… how are your cars doing! Still performing well? I’m looking at buying one

  • @AvidDIYer

    @AvidDIYer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi @@CarlosCruz-nq8yp --- we've not had any issues whatsoever with the Prius Primes. Just replaced wipers and tires. We did sell the second one we bought for my wife as we were no longer commuting so we didn't need two. But we were able to sell it in Seattle after 2 years for almost as much as we bought it for in Rhode Island! Our overall fuel economy has gone down somewhat to about 88 MPG, but that is due to the change in our driving and charging habits. Some nice things about the newer ones compared to my 2017 is that there are now five seats (three in the back) whereas mine only has four seats, and the infotainment system is now Apple CarPlay compatible (and Android Auto compatible on the lower model). The only other thing you should know is that I would love to sell this Prius Prime and buy a RAV4 Prime, due to the larger battery size (42 miles between charges), all-wheel-drive, and extra cargo space. But it is nearly impossible to find a RAV4 Prime at a dealership and they are marked up above MSRP, so we'll just keep driving the Prius Prime for now!

  • @kenkuchnicki9012

    @kenkuchnicki9012

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AvidDIYer is the Prius Prime big enough to sleep in?

  • @Kristin49

    @Kristin49

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you see a large increase in your power bill? Always been curious about that with electric cars

  • @AvidDIYer

    @AvidDIYer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kristin49 No, we didn't notice a big increase. But the Prime doesn't have a huge battery like a Tesla. It uses the equivalent of 15 light bulbs for about 5 hours to charge up the battery, which will go 25 miles.

  • @tarahlezbehonest7251
    @tarahlezbehonest72512 жыл бұрын

    My 2008 is currently just about 260k miles I freaking love it! Will upgrade to Prius prime when time comes to say good bye. I’m sure I’ll get a few more years at least 🥰

  • @crankybuzzard6867
    @crankybuzzard68672 жыл бұрын

    not sure how I missed this before.... Nice job, Scotty!!!

  • @rsultan25gaminggxc
    @rsultan25gaminggxc4 жыл бұрын

    The cool thing is my commute from Norwalk to Rancho Cucamonga I can charge my car while driving when I drive smart. If I want I can stop at the West Covina mall and charge up. But other than that this car is awesome. I hate the Entune radio system which is Garbage. But this car is fun to drive. Who ever is thinking of getting one they need to get it.

  • @rdvqc
    @rdvqc4 жыл бұрын

    I have had a Prius Prime for about 3 years now and I love it. For normal local driving I buy gas about every other month.

  • @stateniland

    @stateniland

    3 жыл бұрын

    Question: If the plug in cord is not long enough to each my exterior (on my home) outlet can I use an extension cord? I need about a 30' run. Thank you

  • @rdvqc

    @rdvqc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stateniland While it is probably not recommended you could probably use a heavy 12 gauge extension.

  • @alexiscmyers2014
    @alexiscmyers20144 жыл бұрын

    I have one in red, I'm a college student and I love it. Can't beat 15$ to fill it up at 2$ a gallon. I have the 2018 model.

  • @ginotrifiro1583
    @ginotrifiro15834 жыл бұрын

    So much hands movement! I get hypnotized!!!

  • @brianvicturine6648
    @brianvicturine66482 жыл бұрын

    Best economy car I've ever owned, by far.

  • @prestobizmal
    @prestobizmal4 жыл бұрын

    “I don’t like Prius’ they’re too meme status” *watches this video* “ITS MORPHIN TIME!”

  • @dipak84dr

    @dipak84dr

    4 жыл бұрын

    What does meme mean???

  • @CandycaneBeyond

    @CandycaneBeyond

    3 жыл бұрын

    I beg to differ....I'm cheap! I hate paying too much for gas!

  • @77.88.

    @77.88.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me,Me I put all that extra gas money in my pocket not the gas company, in addition to driving the best engineered car out there.

  • @FLOODK9

    @FLOODK9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meme???

  • @felipecampos6968
    @felipecampos69682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for experienced information about cars

  • @Ketoswammy
    @Ketoswammy4 жыл бұрын

    Even the 2016 RAV4 hybrid has electric AC. It’s so awesome when you are caught in stop and go, traffic jams, drive thru, concert parking, etc. it used to bother me sitting there idling for nothing.

  • @mmjackk667
    @mmjackk667 Жыл бұрын

    I'd pay to watch Scotty if he finally decides to go for that Comedy career and start a stand up tour.

  • @lao-khmufewgoodmen1833
    @lao-khmufewgoodmen18334 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome and Thank you for your honest opinions 👍🏼

  • @crankybuzzard6867
    @crankybuzzard68673 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. I have been interested for sure.... I have a 2010 Prius and love it.

  • @smoothvelvetsinger

    @smoothvelvetsinger

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2010 Prius too, very reliable. Brought it to my Toyota dealer on Friday for a free Hybrid system update, and the mechanic was impressed with the car running so good with a rather high mileage😊

  • @crankybuzzard6867

    @crankybuzzard6867

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@smoothvelvetsinger We don't have high mileage (51,000).... but had the head tech (friend of mine) at the dealership... hook up to the computer. "dang, man,...... the battery checks out like its brand new". We love this thing. Have thought to get a replacement.... just for ego, I guess. or that after 10 years you just want a change. But it keeps coming back.... "why?". So we keep it for sure. Looks great. Drives great. Paid off YEARS ago... What can ya say?

  • @physicslawyer9845
    @physicslawyer98453 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, our 2017 Prime gets 36 miles on a charge in the summer. Our 2007 Prius has 490k miles!! We changed the battery at 470k miles! We still drive it.

  • @SPINEVENTZ

    @SPINEVENTZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2018 and I cant go over 25miles on ev! how do you do that?

  • @physicslawyer9845

    @physicslawyer9845

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SPINEVENTZ Don't use heat/air conditioning and keep it at most 55 mph :)

  • @77confusedzombie77
    @77confusedzombie774 жыл бұрын

    I drove a Subaru Sti that I could finesse into getting 6 MPG. I'm sold on this Toyota!!!!

  • @wetriedthisproductreviews8306
    @wetriedthisproductreviews83064 жыл бұрын

    Nice review Scotty, you are the best.

  • @designthinkingwithgian
    @designthinkingwithgian4 жыл бұрын

    Scotty really knows his stuff. Respect!

  • @chriscarguy
    @chriscarguy4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve gotta 2017 Prius Prime and I almost have 3,000 miles on my take of gas getting over 250MPG(because I have a small commute). I laughed at the petty 800 miles that owner got. Nice video Scotty!

  • @brtecson

    @brtecson

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@IJoeAceJRI 250mpg includes electric charges

  • @tito10301

    @tito10301

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds awesome, a but calculate how much money you spent on electricity according to you local electric bill, has to be something even though I'm sure is not that much 💰. I'm just curious. 👌

  • @Sunset4Semaphores

    @Sunset4Semaphores

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@IJoeAceJRI no mods required. The EV range prevents the burning of gasoline. The 250MPG number is kind of a mis-nomer because it also includes the EV driving. Prime's MPGe number is 133MPGe. That's the best comparison to a traditional gasoline MPG figure.

  • @1ZZFE
    @1ZZFE4 жыл бұрын

    What an great car! Excellent engineering.

  • @GTN730
    @GTN7303 жыл бұрын

    Toyota makes some pretty good hybrids, but one major problem is in the small print of their 10 yr 100 K warranty. There is no real warranty! Toyota will screw customers if they need a hybrid battery replacement within warranty simply because there is no fine print. If the battery can light a bulb then it's still good to them. The video mentioned a Prius went 200 ft, my 07 Prius would only go one foot before the ICE started and it was a road hazard with no battery left and only 79 HP from the ICE. Yes, like a gulf cart and no they aren't members of the BBB so nobody gets anywhere, they just stonewall you!

  • @beedslolkuntus2070
    @beedslolkuntus20704 жыл бұрын

    1:03 that seemed so familar for a second right? xD when the transition changed and he was still resting with the hand xD

  • @voltspc9394
    @voltspc93942 жыл бұрын

    I drive a model 3, and if I had to get a gas car, this would be the one I would get. Interior and mechanical systesms are all designed very well, suprisingly fast, and you cant beat that gas mileage

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