2010 Toyota Prius Review - (High Mileage Reliability?)
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Lets talk about my experience so far with my 2010 Toyota Prius with high miles. Yes, I think everyone should have an old worn out beater prius, and possibly a miata too! Check out the 2010 Prius I picked up. I never thought I would actually own one of these cars, like ever... but its the most sensible car you can own and it is very practical also.
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The key to keeping ur hybrid battery working forever is cleaning the cooling fan. 2010 Prius 401000 miles original motor and battery.
How many head gaskets have you been thru?
Jesus christ......... Wow!! Hope the car is still on the road 👀
Is this something that the dealership ever does in any of the scheduled maintenances? Or is this a special order type of job?
Wow Really!!! That's impressive!
Where is the cooling fan?
I own a 2008 prius. It has 411,234 miles and has original motor, original hybrid battery! Has had regular oil changes, tires, fluid changes, brake pads etc. And i have replaced water pump once and the regular 12v battery once. Literally EVERYTHING else is all original (ball joints, struts, shocks, bushings, calipers, tie rods, etc etc is ALL original) Dont ever knock a prius, best car I have ever owned.
Derek McWhirter Best for me too mpg is wonderful... had work done that previous owner never took care of... now in tip top shape
My 2011 is also the best car I own since 1978.
My dads 2007 Prius has 700k miles on jt
The Regular battery that's a lie I brought my 2012 new it has 132,000 miles . I already change the battery 2 times
@@araghariby8114 😯😯
Just got a 2011 with 70,200 miles. I am so in love.
I never-ever thought I would buy a Prius, but I was looking for a small car to keep the miles off my truck and wanted save money on gas. A local dealer talked me into trying out a 2012 with 130k for the day. It was actually fun to drive and fell in love with it and after some online research I ended up buying it. Most people have no concept about the how reliable and well engineered they really are!
The 2012 was a good year, how is it holding up for you?
I have a 2010 Prius and bought it used in 2016 with 104k miles. It has 193k now with no problems. I bought it for commuting and Uber/Lyft driving.
I’ve had my 2012 Prius for three years now and love it too. Couple of tips: B mode is to avoid overcharging the battery when you’re going down a big hill. If you use cruise control down hill the car will switch to engine braking automatically when the battery is full. You can have Toyota disable the annoying reverse beep down to one beep. You might also be able to do that yourself with an obd scanner and the right app. But great review - you got so much right that so many other reviews had missed, hope the car continues to grow on you like it did for me.
Nice job Jake. I got my first Prius about 3 months ago. Its a 2005 and I love it. 46 mpg average over the last 4000+ miles. As others have said. Change the transaxle fluid. Also, if you havent, change you cabin air filter, spark plugs and clean the hybrid battery cooling fan. Those parts will get you a nice increase in MPG.
How does a cabin air filter improve mpg? I thought it's the air filter for the engine that affects mpg?
How much did u buy it if u dont mind me asking?
I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2010...this is the most thorough video I have ever seen. I appreciate it! Thanks!
Just bought a 2010 at 90k miles. Looking forward to keeping it running for a long time, best thing I’ve ever driven personally. I appreciate reviews like this that influenced my decision, thank you brother.
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@@dominictoretto5886 9k for 90k miles, was a super solid deal, driven it for quite a bit already now with no problems whatsoever, loving it!
@Dominic Toretto i got mine for 4,000 200K miles 2010
@madelinenonnenmann how is it holding up I was looking to get one !!
amazing reveiw man, loving it all the way from KENYA-EAST AFRICA . . . . got me a prius last week , on transit on the high seas from japan. . . .from what i have heard from all my friends owning prius/priiii. . . they get amazing gas milage. Ihave already parked my 1.5 litre toyota ractis in anticipation
Hey Jake, thank you so much for this video. I made a deposit on a 2008 Prius and will be picking it up in the morning. I drive a 2018 WRX and use it for pleasure and track use but i realized i needed an actual daily for work and I've never been so excited!
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Exactly, Toyota are mostly appliances. Reliable appliances that only need to be maintained, not much repair needed.
Yeee
The 2010 Prius engine had a notorious problem of bad piston rings in the engine which is why the 2010 models burn oil. If you buy any other year you don't have this problem as Toyota fixed it right away for the 2011 models.
I’m not gonna lie I used to make fun of the Prius but as I’ve grown up I see it’s a really reliable and affordable car. And I’m actually thinking of buying one
totally
Do it! They’re awesome!
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Outstanding, thanks for taking us along. I think I may start looking for a used 2010.
love the video and I just brought 2010 Prius 3 with 160,000 and felt everything you said but didn't know why in the world I liked it so much?
Thanks for helping me figure it out. Fun!
Excellent video Jake!! Your review is very comprehensive. Thank you!
I'm getting one next week! I've seen enough reviews to know that this is the car for me. Nice review, man!
Which are u getting?
Thanks for your video Jake! East coast here, this past Monday traded my '05 Mini Cooper S towards an '11 Prius with only 30k miles. There are a lot of other Prius reviews on CZcams but as an enthusiast for my little sports car, your driving & commentary really helped make things real and put it all in perspective. Actually I was bragging to my coworkers about this Cali car guy who had a Prius DD. My commute is much more relaxing now and I'm saving $110 per month on gasoline...tough to beat. The regenerative braking means I no longer have anxiety about using my brakes to stop. As others have commented, it's a lot peppier than I expected. And though I occasionally end up on the receiving end of people trying to "cut the Prius" off (it's tough to draw the line with that) the car has made me much less of a danger to others on the road.
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I bought one too and I parked my Mercedes Benz metris.i was getting 20 in the city 22 in the hwy. I love my Prius
I have 464000k on my 2010 prius, I have cleaned the EGR all out with a commercial degreaser letting it sit over night in a bag, then pressure washing it out. The PCV valve is now routed to the ground as a PVC dump, dont rout it back to the intake... and only use premium gas it is cleaner and does not gum up (carbon build up) the motor this way.
When removed the spark plugs I made a carbon cleaner using (acetone, transmission fluid and sea foam) about 2 ounces each makeing 6 ounces total and evenly distributed in each cylinder. Next day suck the fluid out. Smoked a bit but will soften the carbon. My prius has no oil consumption whatsoever, totally unreal. Also a 2 inch lift helps a lot with ride quality. Hope this helps. It's my mini truck.
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Does the car handle windy roads well with the lift?
Agreed, I bought my 2010 yesterday from original owner with 130k miles. The beater prius is a hoot to drive. Quiet as a golf cart. It's fast. I love it. I never thought I'd say that either.
It’s great right?!! I love mine too for daily driving. Thanks for stopping by 💪
what did you pay?
I’ve got 221,500 on mine now, misfire on start up probably related to fuel, otherwise still strong!
@@JakeTiesler What did the problem turn out to be?
how much did you get it for?
Great commentary, really enjoyed it, very informative, thanks so much. The Prius seems a great car to own.
Great video, and I hope you have many more happy miles to go. I'm new to Toyota. I bought a 2012 Toyota Arius Hybrid with about 98 thousand miles. I noticed when I got the car and gave her a good spin and on the first day I got an average of 48.8, mpg the next day was 50 to 51 mpg and today I went on a longer trip I got 56.7 mpg. I hope I get many more years of trouble free motoring.
I bought my 2010 Prius today at the Toyota Dealership, the car was spotless , i could not believe it, it was immaculate 🤩🥇I’m so excited about learning about the fuel ⛽️ efficiency and features of my car ! The best thing is not having any car payments! I got wise to not leasing or financing new cars at dealerships!
Just wondering how your experience was since you bought it? - do you still have the Prius? did you need any expensive repairs?
Good review of your 2010 Prius. I just purchased a 2010 Prius 4 with 95k miles. I am looking forward to saving over $1,500 annually on file cost. I never was a fanboy of the Prius but my 2001 Passat wagon with 225k miles was just starting to cost me plenty of money with items that needed repairs. So I choose to get a hyper efficient car.
I had a 2007 camry hybrid and currently a 2015 GS 450h f sport. Love Toyota technology and reliability. I've got 21k on the odometer but was actually looking for a video on tips and tricks to get 200-300k miles in a toyota hybrid when i came across your video. Great city car, I have to park at the very back of parking lots, and no matter how far I go someone always parks their suburban or F150 next to me. It's nice to have a car that you're not afraid to get dinged and beaten up.
Just got my 2009 in May'19. Love it, it is a non-stressful car. When I get in bumper to bumper traffic or hit a lot of red lights, even though it still takes time out of my day, it doesn't cost me money to sit at those red lights or in high traffic like a regular car that is always running and using gas to go nowhere. Easy and smooth to drive with the CVT. Enjoying it!
Just bought one today. I love it. I’ve parked my BMW 328i
Parked a BMW for a prius
chichi daniels sure did. I ultimately sold it and purchased a 2018 in addition to my 2010. Of course my wife drives the 2018. But it’s nice to know it’s there. Zero problems! 😊With the BMW, I always woke up wondering what was going to break today.
I have a 335i but think about getting a 3rd gen Prius 😢
Just left a similar comment. I parked my Lexus for the Prius... my friend's think I'm crazy
@@kash5500 That's what I'm about to do unfortunately. That premium gas is getting hella expensive here in Chicago
Nice review from someone who never thought they would buy a Prius. Cheers!
Nice video jake,my wife bought a 2010 Prius 4 in 2014 from dealer, lady owned car with 10,000 miles on clock, spot
less brand-new looking,here we are 2021 and only has 48,000.. just replaced the 12 v battery last week, asked the dealer if the old battery was by chance the original one because I saw the tell tale sign of the white marker spot car maker's use to identify original, sure enough,10 years on the battery,nice! $250,. I'm hoping the bigger batteries last 10 more years, we both like the car, same silver like millions on the road 😢,
In chicago driving isn't a joy but a ride on xpress way is definitely fun, very comfortable, so a battery and one brake job is all we did in 6 years ownership, if anyone is thinking about getting one,DO IT!
All great info. I am considering one. Thank you!!
Literally just bought one today…I’m in love already
I have a 2010 Prius as my daily driver, everything you've said about the car pretty accurate. However, it DOES have Bluetooth, i didn't even know Bluetooth existed on this car for like a year since i had it, got pretty lucky one night messing around with the controls. The main difference is mine is the Japanese variant - it came with a touch screen display unit (everything on there was in Japanese) so there might be a difference there but it supports Bluetooth and can save two separate phone profiles at a time also has an auto play function so if my phone was previously connected and I start the car up it would immediately play whatever was last playing on the phone.
Overall a very nice car if you want a little bit of torque but also save up on gas mileage.
Nice review... Im going to get me a used Prius. Luv Toyotas!! They make the best vehicles in the world. Cheers
I just bought one and it's soo cool to get great view like yours. It given me a thrill to be the new owner of my 2010 Prius.
Great little cars!!
I bought a 2010 toyota prius 2 weeks ago (3/14/20). It is very fuel efficient though..i fill it up every 2 weeks for $20. I like this vehicle it is reliable on the road. I like city driving and the engine turns off itself and it becomes quiet....well..i am starting to like toyota prius now...normal mode is enough for speed. I always use normal mode and eco mode all the time. I never used power mode..I feel like i am on a boat because it is spacious and has so much room for 5 people. U can also throw a mattress in the back if u fold two seats in the back..just tint rear windows and rear shield with 5% tint and maybe use some velco strip with black curtains or blanket at night in the middle of headliner hanging down so that people can't see u sleeping in the back...the beeping kinda annoys me when i reverse haha..but it's okay i am used to it now..
I have a 2010 Prius as well, got it with 45K and now has 170K miles, has not had one issue, nothing, nada has been replaced, has been to the shop just for maintenance. Gets between 45 and 50 mpg. It is very versatile, I’ve transported a fully assembled desk in it, it’s like a pick up truck in there. Can’t understand the hate on that car, acceleration is on par with 90’s V6s, it is not a fast car by any means but it is not any slower than a Sentra, Corolla a civic or a Focus. It is a great car and very reliable.
Does it burn oil like they said I have a 2010 too just got it,I think the complaint on the 2010 was because people wait till 10k miles to change oil
@@faustinopedro4434 mine did, turns out its a bad PCV valve. Changed it, never had the problem again. 270K miles strong 💪
Bought my 2015 Prius and I always hated them previously. But after buying it, it's probably the best car you can buy for the money. They are reliable, after market support (batteries, maintenance) are affordable, longer drain intervals, and most of all, fuel efficient. I'm considering buying the V version for my growing family. Thanks for this review.
ricecakeFTW what do you mean after market support??
@@thelee3105 Toyota OEM parts for the Prius are very expensive because Toyota has a very high standard for the Prius and they only make them in Japan. So the aftermaket community is very active for these cars in providing parts while not the same quality but much cheaper and more cost effective for people who don't want to spend alot for Toyota OEM parts
So maybe you can explain to me - why did you previously hate them? Surely not just because it was the cool thing to do?
I have a 2013 Prius V (Wagon) and I have 130,000 miles. Based on my experiences of having mine for 2+ years. I’d say it’s been very durable and reliable. It was pre-certified by Toyota when I got it and had a clean Carfax with all the service records. Other than replacing my front and back brakes and rear Caliper, and recently buying new tires plus the normal scheduled maintenance. It’s been very trouble free for me. All the electronics work perfectly fine and the car handles beautifully in the snow. I’ve driven through 6+ inches of snow and pure white out conditions without experiencing any lost traction and without getting stuck. Last winter was brutally cold and it started up every time. I’ve driven on multiple road trips; 7 plus hours of non stop driving (except for refueling/food/bathroom breaks) and it never gave me an issue. I’ve driven the car fully loaded with 5 passengers and a trunk full of everyone’s luggage and everyone was comfortable throughout the ride. Recently I did a 1000 mile road trip and it cost me a total of $34 in gas and I averaged 45 miles per gallon. Another road trip before that was 1300 miles and I averaged 45 miles a gallon and still it only cost me $35 in gas. It was all highway driving for both trips. My old job had me driving 550+ miles a week and I averaged 49 to 50 mpg on a full tank and averaged between 490-500 on a tank. My new work commute is under 300 miles a week and I still average around 47 mpg on a full tank. I do my mpg calculations using the Fuelly app. Overall I have no complaints and it’s a car I really enjoy driving and I often take the scenic route to and from work so I can drive it a little longer. I would really recommend the car for a growing family. Plus it has more interior space than 80% of small SUVs and 50% more space than the standard Prius. I was able to haul a 5 foot tall 44 gallon water heater from Lowes a few months ago and still had extra room to spare. So any home improvement store runs you need to do, big grocery store runs, family road trips, you can't beat the car. Especially since you're driving a car the size of an SUV but with excellent gas mileage.
Yeah i've had my 2011 Prius here in Dublin Ireland over two years now. Best car i've ever had!!!! All i've put into it are tyres, oil and gas..... Prius would be best car to drive across North America car camping in.....
How many miles did you put on it? How much to replace the battery? How long did it take to place the battery?
Great video. I just purchased a 2010 as my bucket car... rooomy and reliable with great gas mileage.
Just watch the oil and water, make sure it doesn’t get hot
Just bought a new 2019 Prius Prime Plugin Hybrid and was really unsure but I LOVE THIS CAR
Nice. That will probably be my next Prius after my 2012 dies... which probably won't be for a very very long time.
Love my prius, too. rides smooth, quiet, good mpg. interior plastic a little cheap, though.
Great video! I have a 2019 Prius as a company vehicle and I'm considering a 2010 Prius Pkg2 while I park my 2007 Lexus ES350 with these 2022 gas prices
I have a 2015 Prius 3
With 140k-miles on it,I have only changed coolant,spark plugs,a/c filter,regular air filter and brake fluid because it was a little dark I do all the work as CZcams has all the videos.
Please give me some tips. I'm eyeing one at 203k miles was in a couple of accidents but rebuilt and repaired. Should I buy it or not?
I had a 2005 Toyota Prius. Put 210,000 miles on it when I traded it in. Never had one issue out of it. Changed belt tires and plugs. Only problem I had was it was bit of oil. Traded it in for a regular car. Regret it. So traded in for a Lexus hybrid. Soooo happy!!! These cars are built to last. There worth the money. Great cars!!!
I just got a 2010 with 126,000 miles. It has some dents and scratches on the outside but the inside is great condition. It has heated, leather seats, auto dimming mirror and everything inside works great! I'm learning to drive it too get better mileage. Although it gets better mileage than the Scion I just had, it's not getting anywhere near what I expected. The batteries were tested and bus bars cleaned bc they were corroded. But I like how it drives and all the cool tech things (though I really wanted the large screen, navigation and back up cam)!
I'm with you. I got my 1st used Prius over a years ago. I drive around the state that I live in and I Luv it! I pull over on dark shoulders and sleep comfortably and it is my living sanctuary away from home.
Good cars!
Nice.. I have a 2010 also 70mpg going from vt to maine twice now. love it 75k miles like new.
Great video, that device between the battery and the engine is the electric motor.
Good job & info 👍 Thanks
Smart you are! Glad you made this video Love the prius
Excellent honest review
I am onto my 3rd Prius.I brought this model 4 years ago. Love these cars. So reliable comfortable roomy and cheap to run
Never back to petrol car.
Any engine problems?
Update: The Auris Hybrid is still fantastic. The only thing I had to replace on the car was the tires since I bought them in May of 2020. I also got the spark plugs, oil, and filters replaced. I know get 58 to 64 mpg in this cold weather, and up to 70 to 84 mpg UK in the summer. I only have to fill the car every month or just over which costs around €47 to 55 at most. That gives me a range of 530 miles - winter and 566 in the summer.
This dude talks about his Prius like it's a ride or die side chick.
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Fantastic video thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Thank you! I have never had one and am about to buy one in Hawaii.
I had an equinox that was known for engine problems I decided I wanted gas mileage over having a large car and got a phev getting months and months without gas and I love it.
im planning on buying one as my first car, socal living this car seems like one of the best.
Bro I’m wit u. I had a Vic wit ported heads cams etc etc and I LOVED it. But the idea of saving cash and BIG mpg is why I want a Prius. I’m getting one for sure. Ford at heart tho lol
I absolutely love the Toyota Prius. Can’t wait to buy the 2019 model.
Just got the 2019 Prius. Love it!!!
I bought a 2010 the other day with 200k miles i paid $3500 for it it runs great no issues still original battery and no engine problems
How's it going now?
Great video. We have the same year - ditto on everything you've said.
Good to hear!
I just bought a red 2010 Prius today with 185,000 and i LOVE it :-)
Jimmy you give in nice information now I am gonna it
You just convinced me to go pick up that Prius I’ve been looking at 😂
Subscribed and liked how much do you think a prius like that is worth I'm looking to get one like that for my work commutter. And what do you think about battery life time before replacing it?
Bought my first 2007 Prius second hand with 163,950 miles on it, now owned it for 8 months and it’s at 182,400. I put down 18K miles in 8 months.. I’m kind of frustrated and happy how this car does not die...
I love my Prius 2010, just replaced the brakes, tires, struts. Oil leak fixed. Big battery was replaced under warranty. Head lamps buffed out. Inverter serviced, transmission and radiator flushed. Cabin air filter replaced, spark plugs replaced, alignment done. Still have to do shocks, engine filter, air conditioning refresh. Windows tinted. Leather seats will need attention and I love having the sunroof. Getting ready for a long long drive. Two drawbacks if you run out of gas... car computer system will need to be reset, filling up with gas will not work... and you’ll have to be towed. If you overfill the tank, it messes up the gas regulator and the miles of gas left on display, could be incorrect and you could run out of gas! Always keep rank near half full. All work completed... next is the body... fender, under covers
dona lee correction: keep the “tank” near half full.
Best mods thus far: Rear Stabilizer/Sway bar and 17" wheels. It now handles and corners much better like an actual small car should instead of like a lifted 4x4 :) Changed the "beep beep" horns for American style horns from a 4th gen Camaro ~ Gotta Blast all of the Texters who can't stay in their own lane! PS: Be sure to change that transaxle fluid,I changed mine at 80k and it was filthy.
Thanks man! Thanks for stopping by!
Im looking 2 get 1. Great video thx ☺☺☺☺How much did u pay 4 it?
Just wanted to say awesome video!! I have a 2008 Prius and I love it also they really are awesome cars!! I feel it's one of the best
daily's you could own!! Until to have a car that actually gets 45+mpg you really don't realize how good that is!! Especially when you have a sports
that needs 93 octane at 15mpgs!! 🤣⛽
Got the same one with 225k miles, still nothing wrong with it. Enjoying all the same things!
How many miles did it go?
I picked up a 15 Scion XB Manual. It was such an incredible value. Only 30k. Taxi services use these Priuses and my XB due to their space and longevity, ease of maintenance. I’ll only get a Toyota if 20 years from now mine could use a replacement.
I got the same car. I put 66,000 miles already. Got it used with 80,000. I'm getting about 40 mpg going about 75 miles per hours all the time on the freeway.And you got to change the synthetic oil every 5,000 miles. Great video
Yeee
Why so often? - all my cars have always been every 10k miles (Audis and Mercs).
2010 is probably the highest risk year of Prius since the gen 1 (pre 2004). There was a piston ring problem on many of them (1st year of gen 3), that was solved by the second year of gen3. Plenty of them will be fine but it is a higher risk than the years immediately after or before.
I owned a gen 2 Prius that I let go around 270k when the engine was burning oil pretty badly and it needed wheel bearings replaced (costly labor because of where they are located on a Prius. I am looking to get a gen 3 or gen 2 used.
Loved your video the only thing I didn't like was when you called the Prius ugly I have owned a corvette and many other fast cars and now I love my 2015 Prius it is not ugly boss I like the airo design and I think many other Prius owners would agree.
Is isn't that too ugly though..the interior is pretty simple or basic made of some recycled material. But i couldn't stand if the interior is black and the exterior is black as well..
subscribed, keep being yourself!!
a bit late on this one, but I agree with everything you said. I would add that this CVT is NOTHING like the CVT found in Nissans that tend to break constantly. there is no belt drive like other CVTs. I've seen a few videos on here that kind of help me understand how it works. It's basically a traditional auto trans with the electric motor creating the continuously variable effect. Finally, sitting at stoplights with no engine vibration/noise is an absolute delight I had never even thought about.
I just bought my 2010 with 107000 miles for $4800 here In So Cal. Hope I don’t have any problems with the hybrid battery. Like you I have a couple of Mustangs 2015 GT Premium 50th Year Anniversary and 2003 Mach 1.
Haha - awesome - good choices
Do NOT go 10k miles between oil changes.
46 mpg is what I get
190k miles still have original hybrid battery, and brakes.
Hi Dear Jake
You got a right and perfect car ever made by Toyota. This car can last forever if maintain it properly. This car is built for driving everyday so as long as you keep using it, it will last. Actually, you had a JBL Sound System in this car. you can see the JBL Logo on the speaker GRILL. MY CAR IS 2011 Prius 4 with Solar Roof and had it for 8 years now with 152,000 miles on it. No single issue beside scratches on paints and pumper. the front bumper cover and rear were easy to remove. I had replace my front headlamp cover due to yellow color built on it. I got a pair of aftermarket on ebay for only $97 ea and install it and made my car look like new again. This car is easy to maintenance and replace plastic parts around the car. Look on ebay for parts. Enjoy the Great car my friend.
Great practical video.
Glad it was helpful!
I have a 2012 plug in model... I had a 2007 model before.... . I do not ever plug it in to get the 11 miles of electric driving. I drive it about 600 miles a week on a long highway commute for work. I do not try to hypermile... I drive like a bat out of hell, and can not get less that 40MPG... Before I owned Priuses, i always drove sporty and fun BMW's. The Prius is a fairly ugly car, but you are correct... they are fun to drive. I change the oil every 5 to 10K miles. Nothing ever breaks on the car... I have 170,000 miles now... I found your channel while looking for information on older Land Cruisers... I ran across one today at an estate sale. It is a 2004 with 160,000 miles and is in really good condition... I am thinking about buying it for $10,000. Anyway.. I appreciate the good information in your videos.
JD Smith 2004 with 160k miles? Seems like it should be around $5000 (us)
Nice ! I’m bidding on a 2010 level 4 right now... had an 02 that I gave my sister at 180k still running strong that was 3 years ago... FYI 2010 are level 2-5 why no level one? Prius are next level, lol...
I recommend you do spark plugs as well. I'd get the iridiums from NGK.
Good review. I had one of these cars, same year. What you have isn't actually a base model, since it has the JBL sound system and factory Bluetooth. Believe it or not there's a trim level below yours. Also I think your battery probably was replaced otherwise it would only go about .2 miles on pure electric. Good luck and enjoy.
Thanks for the feedback!
Please give me some tips. I'm eyeing one at 203k miles was in a couple of accidents but rebuilt and repaired. Should I buy it or not?
Great vid man! Im in pretty much the same situation i drove my 03 mustang Gt 5 speed as daily driver till i ended up buying a 2010 prius and i love it, the mustang is now reserved for weekend driving.
How often do you check the fan, that cools the battery? I’ve done a little research on this, and from what I understand that as long as the fan is clean, it will help the battery to last longer. Do you know anything about this?
I have a gen 2 with almost 400k miles and no issues... the battery actually lasts on average close to 14 years regardless of mileage if driven daily.
This guy is so worried that people will think that he likes the Prius he keeps playing the car up and then he calls the car ugly or will say that he doesn't care about the car BUT, I think he ACTUALLY really likes the car. The car is the right tool for the job. Just love the car for what it is, I am going to replace my second gen for a third gen really soon...I love the Prius and I am not worried what the clowns think.
I love it for sure man!
Please give me some tips. I'm eyeing one at 203k miles was in a couple of accidents but rebuilt and repaired. Should I buy it or not?
@@desilifeinamerica2880 I don't buy cars with rebuilt titles personally. I would look for one in the second gen if you want a low priced one, the third gen gets slightly better epa mileage.
200k miles is not too bad but there are some caveats, First try to get a second gen as new as possible, the batteries tend to average about 14 years of life if driven regularly. the second gen has a problem with it's speedometer display, the part is actually called the combo meter or combination meter, there is a chip that will fail on the board and the car will get wonky, it will not turn off or the display will not display correctly, it is a cheap and easy fix, you can find people on ebay that you can send in the board and get it fixed for pretty cheap. czcams.com/video/pb19p8zYeTg/video.html also, at 200k and up you may have to eventually replace the front wheel bearings, the job is not too difficult if you attempt it yourself, there is a tutorial on youtube that will walk you through the steps without having to pull the CV axles.
czcams.com/video/swQX6opo-8Q/video.html
There is only one other problem that I can think of that you need to look out for, the headlights, if you buy a model with the HID electronic headlights there is a chance down the line one could fail, and they are not cheap, but, there are aftermarket kits out there that are cheap alternative that you can fix it with. so it is not as big a deal as it used to be.
These are generally the main issues you COULD have with a second gen Prius, you may have none of these problems as well.
There will be people on here or elsewhere that will warn you about the MFD or touch screen going bad but, there are so many of these cars that have been sold over the years that grabbing a replacement from a salvage yard should be pretty cheap.
I hope this helps you, I also hope that it doesn't scare you into not getting one, the Prius tends to be bullet proof, and reliability is through the roof.
@@LanceD188 wow wow. Thank you soooooooo much. I don't have words to describe the appreciation I have for your detailed response.
If you have any other advice do let me know.
This particular vehicle has 200 k. Honestly doesn't look too bad to me, can you PM me or something and I can share the details of the car with you so that you can advise me better. I don't have a lot of money, and this will literally be a great tool for me on the way to higher social mobility.
Thank you again sir!
@@LanceD188 Till the inverter gives out lol
I just bought a 2007 and I absolutely love it and it's got 231,000 miles on it you can turn off the backup beeper I just did it on mine because it was getting obnoxious and I don't have kids and I'm just very careful when I go in reverse The Back-up Camera let you know you're in reverse
Jake - I have the same car with same mileage but the transmission just crapped out. Make sure you change that CVT oil to prevent trans from going bad. I am a retired mechanic.
I though Toyota said the trans fluid was lifetime
Not true. They say that so they can claim that Toyotas have the lowest maintenance costs of all Japanese cars. If you look carefully in the owner's manual, you will see that Toyota recommends changing fluid every 60.000 miles if you drive in lots of city traffic or in high temperature climates. I change mine every 30,000 miles, which is what most Toyota mechanics do on their personal cars.
So its been a couple years now. Do u still have the car? Wondering how the oil consumption has been/was. Thanks
How is it holding up for you currently? Looking to get a 2013 here very soon. It has 215k miles on it, but those are mostly highway miles.
I just bought a 2017 Rav4 hybrid with 79k miles and I’m hoping it’ll last or at least the battery will last at least 250k miles. First time with a hybrid but loving the really good gas mileage so far.
I have a 2012 Prius 2, my first car was a 97 Lexus ES my mom bought new and gave to me for high school graduation it served me well for 13 years. The Prius is a great city/highway car but it doesn’t do well with high wind, at interstate speeds. I have heard the 2016 redesign is much quieter/insulated better but I only paid $9,000 form mine with 90,000 miles. Also can’t beat the resale value of Toyota/Lexus I will definitely buy another 4th gen to replace this one. do u like Toyota products? my whole family only drives Toyota. Great video
Love Toyota’s, my favorite was my 1988 Supra Turbo hardtop Manual. Toyota’s from the 90s are so awesome, and lexus.
michael hudson I call it rocking and rolling in high wind, it does better than a Tahoe in the wind. My Prius is a 2012 bought it two years ago at 138,000 miles and if has almost 200,000 on it. Love my Prius and I sleep in it when I go camping
Oh shit lmfao. I remember when I was researching cars this video was one of the reasons I chose to buy my 2011 Prius. But then I see you updated your opinion last year to never buy one for the head gasket issue. Which is the same problems in having with mine at the moment 🤣
Ahhhhh
Where is that place that you mentioned that can change the battery while your at lunch? I’m looking for a good Prius battery place.
I’m buying a Prius tomorrow morning 2010 with 160,000 miles does have a salvage title but I’m only paying $3500 all damage was repaired base model