2008 Toyota Prius Review - I Love This Car! 

"Quieter than a church mouse pissing on cotton." That's a first. I'm stealing that.

It's a great car, my wife has a 2007 and loves it. Reliable and fuel efficient, what more can you ask for? I have a 2010 Prius myself. You're a wise man to choose a Prius.

I've been a car salesman and have sold 100k dollar vehicles, and 2k dollar vehicles. I own a 2008 with 213k miles, that I purchased as a 1 owner used vehicle with 178k miles in October 2017. It's by far the best vehicle you can buy. Battery still works fine(knock on wood). I camp in it, and it's smooth and worry free transportation. What else do you need?

I’m getting one this week! Very excited. My current SUV gets me 14-17 mpg depending on how I drive and cost 60 a week to fill up. 400+ a month is ridiculous to pay in gas.

Just purchased a 2005 Prius! I love it!

I love my Black 2008 prius 🖤. It’s my first car and I still drive it every day. People did make their jokes but I don’t care! Good job maintaining your Prius it looks almost new. This video made my day thank you!

I have three of these - ALL silver! That wasn't planned, but after I bought the first one I had to buy MORE!! They are like a serious drug of happiness...👍

"An air box that filters out all the dise diesel exhaust that gets blown in your face when you drive the car" killed me 😂😂😂

I’m currently about to purchase this exact model in black! I didn’t think anyone would make a video about it but here you are lol I’m even more excited about it.

Thanks for the video. I have a second gen. Prius, got it two years ago at 186 K miles, it's so cute, smooth & practical, love it. Although I had to replace some items (spark plugs, PCV valve, tires, coolant, etc.), I hope it lasts me a long time. I've driven several cool rental cars before, but the Prius always tops out on ride quality & overall satisfaction, a terrific car for everyone!

I have an 08 prius and being a car guy, trust me it’s the drivers not the car. They can reach the max that the ecu allows at 108 decently easy on a flat. Only thing is they’re loud as heck inside over 60 mph

My hero 😂

Have a 2006 prius boreal green. 157000 km only. Great car, so smooth to drive... I hope to keep it many years again. Love your vid 🤩🤩

I have the same car and I love it! Just changed the spark plugs at 249k and still getting 42mpg, it has a hard life but never lets me down!

Just purchased a 2008 Prius! I love it! And the leather seats are a definite bonus. 😊

Best review I have ever seen on a a Prius (in fact it's the only one) in my 63 years on this planet. (so good I had to share it) You will go far my boy and so will the car (very, very far (away)). Seriously though, I really enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and get up to date.

I have the same Prius, I got it a year ago. Love it! I didn't know about the brakes.

I have a Prius with 726000 Miles all of the original battery

This was an amazing video... I’m laughing my way to the dealership now. To buy a Prius.

Bought one, your video was one of the few that made me decide about getting one and my SO found your video informative as well!

Prius rage is real, I always have people swerve past me to slam on their brakes at the red light I'm stopping for. Even better is when they merge to the left lane and there's way more cars stopped in that lane so they end up eating my dust at the light. It's been really amusing to observe how many truly stupid drivers are out there (for some reason, a lot of Altimas...) I do agree freeway merging is more to do with drivers than the vehicle, though I think the soft throttle programming on old Priuses did discourage moderate acceleration.

Your buddy shared your page to one of my Facebook groups. You earned a sub

Keep pumping out the Prii videos, thinking about buying one!

“Attractive to look at” Every car enthusiast within a 40 year time span: *I feel a disturbance in the force*

The 3rd gen Prius used a electric water pump and turns on when coolent gets to temp which also means you get cabin heat sooner

Very good video!!! I am considering subscribing!!! First because I love the Prius and you do it justice, which is quite rare in your world of "car guys". I hope you will continue posting videos about your very nice 08 prius.Here in France Toyota sells tons of hybrids, you see them everywhere (Prius, Auris, RAV4 and even the small Yaris is in hybrid) and they don't suffer from the same "trolls" as you have in the USA. Most people have nothing against those. They have an excellent reputation of reliability and great gas mileage. They are powerful enough for any situations. They sell very easily on the second hand market here in France. I've owned several Toyota Hybrids myself and what I like the most is the smooth driving, no other automatic transmission is as relaxing as the Toyota Hybrid System.

Subscribed. Next up, Hellcat!!!

I know what you mean mate. I have an 06 gen 2 prius with 436,000kms on the clock and it still gets 4litres per 100kms. I've added an American made fuel flex plug and play module and now my car runs on e85 too! And I've still got 4 hub caps! Best daily driver I've ever had and I race a GM v8! Haha

As an owner of a silver 2008 Prius (New to me as of 2 years ago) 1. The plastics on your car exterior look brand new and wonderful! UV light has degraded the plastics on my car's door handles and the fake rear spoiler...You must have a garage baby! 2. If you have the Touring model, the HID headlights are a royal PITA to replace when they start to burn out. The HID bulbs are sealed in the headlight assembly like a pickle jar...And after 12 years, the seals are cold welded shut so all of those "easy way" youtube videos of changing the bulbs without removing the headlight assembly are a waste of time. Pep Boys quoted me around $500USD in parts and labor to replace both bulbs because "We have to remove the bumper." (the procedure isn't really "removing the bumper," It's just all about having the a few, inexpensive tools and removing cosmetic plastics in the engine compartment, surrounding the bumper and in the wheel well.) Fortunately, after browsing priuschat and r/prius, I found the following video, and replaced the bulbs for $80 on my own. What I love about the video is that the experienced mechanic is yanking on the headlight assembly....Hung up on and finally finding the same screw I didn't remove while whining at the headlight for 20 minutes "Why aren't you coming out??!!??" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4zG2BPEK0dQ.html 3. There are four "leverage" fins on the cap of the sealed headlight assembly to access the HID bulb...Unfortunately, Even after you remove the headlight assemblies...The original equipment seals are so stiff and cold-welded together and the leverage fin plastic is so brittle after 12 years that some of the fins may break off as they did to me. I used a tiny bit of teflon bicycle chain lube on the headlight assembly seal, wiggled it back and forth with constant pressure. It was frustrating, but BE PATIENT...The seals will eventually wick up enough lubricant to stop sticking and the pickle jar opens up.

One of the very few things I hate about the Pruis is visibility. It has massive blind spots from the A pillars to the rear sides, and especially the rear view mirror right up in my face blocking 25% of the windshield (I'm 6'3" this may be different for non giants)

My three Kansas heroes all commented on your video! You've arrived, my friend!

Just bought a 2005 prius from an older man. 85k miles. Coming from driving a lifted diesel truck it's an odd transition. But have been enjoying the 45mpg average. Helps me travel more than I did in the past.

I bought one of these new in 08, loved that car! Overall really very useful & efficient.

Love your videos, dude! Haha. Hopefully this channel takes off! I own a G1 insight, G1 Prius, and G4 Prius. They’re great.

Best Prius review EVER!!!

Ok, I subscribed. Hoovie and the Wizard said we should come here and subscribe, but you got me with "quiet as a church mouse pissing on cotton."

So I had a Lexus CT200h a couple years ago. It was a 2012 so I think it had the same drivetrain. I really liked the car but I honestly couldn't get over the lack of power. I drive a ton for work and thought it would be practical but after 6 weeks I realized I just wasn't a hybrid guy... I can't, however, knock them for how good they are at what they do.

I own a v8 Camaro, turbo Honda civic. Just got a Prius. Couldn’t be happier 🎉

I bought my 2005 Prius used with 168k on it. I put another 60k trouble-free miles on it before it finally needed the hybrid battery replaced. I paid $1500 to replace it and it got wrecked a month later. Only thing I don't like about them is that it's very hard to diagnose problems and expensive to fix.

I have a 2008 Prius. So many people think I'm going to drive slow so at red lights, they pull ahead and cut me off. The look on their faces when I change lanes and gun it past them. lol

I love this car, mine is a blue one year 2005! I am from France and I was wondering why people in USA hate this car so much??? Here in France, people absolutely don't give a sh!t if you own a prius or not! I liked your video by the way! :D

it actually has a e-cvt with a ton of gears and gear ratios. Also their are actually 2 motors in the engine. Instead of a transition you have fancy computers that do all the adjusting timings.

I have a highway I drive all the time I-75. It has a minimum speed of 65mph and I drive it. I know I can legally drive 70-75 depending where I am on that Interstate. Its just my sweet spot is 65mph.

Just bought a 2009 Prius ($7995) Touring w/ 109k miles, leather interior, maintained at a Toyota dealership since new (carfax), only owners were an old couple who ended up buying a Tesla right after. I think I got really lucky. I just wished it had sport mode like the Prius V I leased a while back. But other than that, no complaints. I know how this guy feels. I love the prius too! hehe

Cool nice review !! Thanks confirmed a lot of things I wanted to know. Just looking for a gas saving reliable daily driver

LOL! I usually pass cars, and I can get annoyed when someone in a "sporty’ car is going slow. I’ve said "dude, I’m in a Prius why am I passing you?" I get weird looks, especially with the kayaks on it.

Just because of that intro, I wanna buy a Prius! This video needs to be shared to all Prius haters!

I'm sure it's because of the roads where I live, but I only get about 42mpg. Though I'm sure the winter tires are contributing to less mpg.

2008 Toyota Prius is my first type of car and I love it

I can't wait to see the next one with the Hellcat contrasting this video. Great video! Loved the different camera shots and the unexpected church mouse joke lol

The 2008 Toyota Prius is not only an efficient car, but it is a very adorable car. I mean, it's one of the cutest cars I've ever seen in my life. And I love the pudgy design of the 2008 Toyota Prius. I makes the car very cute. What makes the 2008 Toyota Prius cute, is the headlights are cute, they look like the 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo's headlights, and the tail lights are pudgy, but very adorable. The 2008 Toyota Prius, in the front, just looks like it can do that "UwU" face, by the headlights and the grille. The Prius, very efficient, very attractive, very adorable/cute. Although, when Toyota made the 1st, 3rd, and 4th generation Prius, Toyota should have given these Prius generations different model names. The 2008 Toyota Prius should keep it's name "Prius", while the 1st, 3rd, and 4th generation Prius deserves to have different model names. And don't call me blind, whoever doesn't like the 2008 Toyota Prius.

My 2008 red Prius has 140,000 miles on it with original hybrid battery and runs beautifully averaging 50 miles per gallon. I only use it for long trips riding my bike for all my short trips all year around. It’s garage kept and looks new. Garage kept prevents corrosion on the hybrid battery terminals probably extends the life of the battery? Replace the front brakes once and the rear brakes are original. Oil is changed twice a year and all other fluids are replaced as scheduled. Hope to keep the car to 300000 where it will become a classic car Worth more than I paid for it. With gas being 4 to 5 bucks A gallon everyone is envious of my car

bro what the heck, me and my friend pulled up next to you in her gold prius and said “cool prius!” at Quiktrip at 37th and Rock and now we stumbled onto your youtube video???? small world

The political assumption is soooo true! I was attending a conservative show and someone else who was also attending the show parked right next to me in the parking garage. They saw my Prius, and also a California license plate. We ended up talking a little later while in line and he admitted to initially assuming I was there to cause trouble or protest hahaha.

I have a 2009 Prius and I'm loving it!

Still got this car.. black one... Still in Love!

I just bought my Prius and put $1,000's I to it so seeing this video puts me at ease! Thanks!

just bought a red prius after watching ur video..thanks Eliott..

@2:04 fun fact Toyota came out with the Clear taillights on the Altezza/IS300 and started that whole craze haha

This is way better than the video about why you hate the Toyota Prius you finally got over it and like it😊

I absolutely love Toyota.

Love you Man! you build my spirit when I drive my Prius!

You know what's more f***** up is that you're watching this video and you're like wow a Prius but then you're too busy focusing on how hot the guy is reviewing it 🤦🏻‍♂️SMH YALL

Just bought my son 2008 silver prius. I was having 2nd doubts but I feel better now.

I live in Wichita too, my daughter saved her money and bought a 2007 Prius shes16 scariest thing for me is it doesn’t have a backup camera, I’m thinking of purchasing one for her just for safety, what you think I should do to help upgrade it

"Just leave it alone " 🤣🤣🤣🤣

More Prius content immediately please.

Still driving 2004 Prius, 175k miles, battery pack replaced with 2013 battery pack in 2020.

I just bought my 3rd Prius it's a 2008, I really like the 45 miles per gallon

I'm currently looking at a 2007 one

I'm thinking about getting a Toyota Prius but is it high maintenance? What are the down sides? I've never owned a hybrid. Are the parts expensive?

A friend offered to sell me a hybrid 2008 Prius because I had a car accident. I worry about the miles. He bought the car in 2017 with 177K miles on it, and now, it has 202K. My family told me to avoid cars with high mileage. I trust my friend - he's sold cars for years - but I've gotten stranded on the road once before. Paranoid of it happening again.

Question for Prius owners, I am looking to buy a 08 Prius and what are the things I should look out for when I go look at the car?

Holy fuck this whole thing had me CRINE!!

Just bought one. I love it

He's funny, likable, and got a kitty cat. hit the like button for the cat. cat needs to eat.

I think the worst drivers are the ones that peel off the start and the ones that slow to crawl before a turn.

I don't get the bad reputation, best car ever!

There is no knock sound yet? My prius is very nice, but one bad thing is knock sound when the engine hot.

Haha! I'm so glad they invented tesla. Finally, people can look at a prius for what it is - a great little car. And whaaat a looker. You know if you squashed a 3rd gen, like foot or two lower, it looks just like a Lambo Huracan. I reckon Lamborghini copied the prius.

what do you think about prius 2024 ??

Hi All, I would like to buy a 2008 Prius myself, all the cars I find are around 200,000 miles on them. I would like to know if it’s OK to get a 200,000 miles driven Prius … any advice would be highly appreciated..!

Okay this video was funny af I definitely wanna buy a prius now 😂

Idk why people hate this car if this car is gold

Bought a 2007 w one owner, no accidents, and 57,575 miles. $12.5k out the door. Was this a good deal?

What you think about cabin noise . How bad is it ?

I drive a 1993 Mercedes W124 400E ( V8) , but I am also looking for a Gen 2 Prius :)

2:35 had me 😂😂

Was that CGI smoke at 6:53? Sorry, I couldn't resist. I also own a 2008 Touring

With this video being over 2 years old now, I don't know if I'll get a response but 1. This video was super enjoyable, you're very funny and I think you've convinced me to buy a used 2008 Prius for my first car 2. How tall are you? Maybe a bit of a weird question but I'm 6'2" ish and I want to know how roomy it is in there for a taller guy

i drive a 2004 toyota prius and love it omg my boyfriend loves it so much

great video, thank you

8:29 anyone else see Tyler Hoover for a second? 😂

I'm wanting to buy a prius. What year would you suggest? I obviously need to buy used. But I'm not sure what too look for. Years to stay away from

I have a 2008 Prius also and really like it but I must disagree about the visibility inside the car . It's like one big blind spot and trying to park it straight is a b**** and most other Prius owners I've talked to agree that they are really hard to park straight. My Prius is the touring edition and has a rear camera and a JBL stereo. The camera is pretty crappy because if there's any sun on the screen it is pretty worthless but the stereo is really nice

I have had 2008 Prius for 5 years and never realised there is place for fuel cap behind the door. I just put it on the roof when fueling. I disagree about front visibility though. A-pillar is ridicoulus with that useless tiny window and it easily hides a car or even a van in frontal blind spot. Otherwise no complaints. I did throw thicker sway bar to rear axle. Way worth it. And I have that same Cool Prius sticker in mine 😅

I bought a 2016 prius in march and 1 thing I've noticed when driving is no one tailgates me, don't get me wrong, I love that no one tailgates me, it's just kinda weird, and I wonder why lol

Do a Yugo next 😂

I have a 2008 Toyota Prius with a loan through a buy here, pay here! $310 a month and it's the BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED! She runs sooooo smooth, and very reliable!! It has 202,000 miles and honestly it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. I had a 2011 Buick Lacrosse with 150,000 miles on it and within 3 months the transmission started to slip, and I had a hole in the valve worst car I've ever owned, I traded that sucker in on a Prius which was not my first choice BUT in all honesty I am so blessed and glad I chose it because I have had ZERO issues. I just did a standard oil change (don't judge, better oil will go in it next time lol) and I have no check engine light on or maintenance required light on. I highly recommend these cars!!! Oh and the gas mileage is AMAZING especially with this economy and high gas prices! Love my Prius!!!! ‼️🩷💖

Excellent video, thanks! :)