r/prius

Hello - I just joined this sub. I'm getting very serious about purchasing my first hybrid being a 2025 Prius Nightshade. I was looking for community suggestions, things to know that may have not come up in my research?

I've watched several YouTube videos, read many articles but my test drive will be tomorrow. Also, I'm 6'2 so curious about driver seating. Thanks for anything (suggestions, comments or advice)

I recently bought a 2023 Prius LE with 37000 miles. I filled the tank for the first time and the dash read that it could drive around 300 miles on the tank. I googled it and saw that is poor mileage for a Prius. Should I be concerned? TIA

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trying to get a new 2026 Prius LE in Southern CA and i was quoted 30423 for the vehicle and 35,335 net estimated

Is this a fair price or am i getting bs?

I have a 2007 with 216k miles, for the past few months my transmission has been seeping. It hasn’t affected fluid levels for me to be concerned yet, but I love this car and want to address it before it becomes a problem. She still runs beautifully.

Is there a shop in the DMV area that you all would suggest I bring it to for transmission work? Or any suggestions as to how I should handle it? Willing to travel a little to get her fixed right. I have some experience working on cars, but not much and don’t wanna mess her up.

Any advice is appreciated!

Looking for advice on driving tips, and anything else related to maximizing my fuel economy and battery acclimation.

Has anyone adjusted the battery cooling fan temperature sensitivity? And is there any better performance with keeping the batteries cooler than 104 degrees? I live in Florida

2006 Lexus RX400h

This is going to be kind of a vent on my part, but my 2007 Prius has been having some issues with the ABS pump and we finally got in contact with a mechanic who could do the job. He's pretty busy and has other cars to work on, which is completely fine. That's how he gets money, good for him honestly. The issue that I'm most concerned with is the fact he's given 0 updates whatsoever on my car. Despite him giving me his number, he doesn't answer texts, doesn't answer calls, and if I were to ask for updates/answers I have to go to him in person. I went over there after a week and he said to me directly "Your car is going to be worked on next, I promise." and now a month has passed.

Me and my family now desperately need this car back as soon as possible. Is this a normal timeframe for an ABS Pump fix? Should I try to get a refund and go to Toyota directly instead?

I just was driving my 2011 Prius with 234k miles today getting on the interstate. As I hit 72 mph, my temp light came on, and then my check engine light. I pulled over quickly and turned the car off.

Coolant spewed all over the passenger side of the engine bay, ALL over the place, probably half a gallon. Gurgling back into the coolant reservoir. I'm hoping the water pump is bad, but idk. The head gasket was pressure tested yesterday for 4 hours at an auto repair shop.

The engine didn't even misfire as far as I know at that point.

Am I cooked? Well, I guess you could say is my engine cooked? I really hope not. I'm worried the head gasket popped from the heat. I pulled over and turned the car off within 8 seconds.

I got it towed to a shop, I'll know more Monday morning.

I drive probably 1k miles a week as of the last few weeks but it ends soon. did I drive the car into the ground? the EGR cooler valve has been replaced, I'm 90% sure.