Is The Toyota Prius (First Generation) A Good Investment Or Sale Proof? 

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We didn't know it at the time, but the Prius was an absolute game changer! Toyota was WAY ahead of the curve.

I had one of these for about 3 years. It was 18 years old when I bought it on 100k. It was rock solid reliability wise. Completely over engineered. I only got rid of it because my catalytic converter kept getting stolen. It was absolutely pristine and it had the factory fitted sat nav too. Everything still worked (including the air con) Basically it felt like a new car. So well made.

My 2001 was one of the first sold in the United States. I had to initiate the buying process through Toyota corporate who provided the letter to me to allow the dealership to sell me the Prius. Corporate was concerned the car would be so popular dealerships would add on a premium and wanted to avoid that. I had that car for two years and loved it. When I learned Toyota was changing the body style to a hatchback I bought a new 2003 because I needed a trunk. The 2003 even had a navigation system! It is controlled by five map CDs in a player below the front passenger seat and satellite connectivity. I sent at least 25 people to this dealership to buy a Prius. Each time they bought one I was given a check for $50 from the dealership. I still own that 2003 and use it as my daily driver, 206,000 miles. It is absolutely the finest car I have ever owned

Old Toyota interiors are so strong. They always look new inside whereas the luxury brands with their flashy soft touch interiors all look shabby and tired.

Just bought mine at auction with 215k miles, still runs great, ac runs cold, a cat code (hopefully just needs a cleaning), 80 bucks a month on gas tops. Love it.

You deserve more attention!!

Great review and comprehensive. I will say that with the removal of the Two Bolt, the rear seats do in fact fold down! For North America they were bolted up due to legislation at the time. A simple mod and my Prius practicality was unbelievable. I loved this car so much and even retrofitted factory navigation (which was terrible even for the time, making a 'legal U-turn' on a highway, really!!!). But cost of repairs was heinous and the 12V battery a whopping $550 every 2.5 years obliterated any fuel savings. But it drove excellently, extremely refined and was faster on the highway than the second gen Prius due to its tremendous torque figure. Also, it still has the highest in EV mode Top Speed of any Toyota Hybrid at 67km/h!!!

I think they're very comfortable. I love the sound of the CD player and the radio. I'm going to get me one and I'm going to get rid of my Mini Van. The only thing that I don't like about it it doesn't sync with my phone

The Tesla of its day

So I bought one of these and to my surprise, I get better mileage on the highway than city; at least according to the car's computer. Highway was in the 50s and city high 30s (maybe 38).

Should I buy Prius gen 1 in 2024 with 204k ?

I love the prius. If you hold the gas pedal down a quarter or the way it engages the gas and electric really well for good acceleration. I discovered that in my 2013 fusion hybrid. It's the same for all hybrids wirh ecvts. I smoked a new corolla hybrid from the light! He was trying too. Wasn't close 😂

Those tires are tinny. It is actually a cool Looking car- I have seen one in person.

This car was that slushious from the 2015 movie home was based off of. Its a nostalgic childhood movie

I think this car will become very, very expensive in the future.

10:28 back when my Dad had his 97 Accord, it had that magnetic mirror

Old Toyota interiors are so strong)

Does this car have cruise control?

Great investments.

I bought my first gen in 2021 with 100,000 miles on it and every maintenance record ever

It is a good investment! I save a whole lot on gas Cheap on parts And tires and insurance.. I bought my Prius in 2020 with only 35,xxx miles . I’m hope to pass 300,xxxk out of it . I bought it to save money and gas !

Great video. Although i must say the side vent is fake actually. Also on european and Japanese Market the rear seats actually fold

I still own one. It is eaten by rust but the engine still working like new. It breakes my heart to see this. Not sure if i should put more money into it.

How about battery is it required to replace during long time of use the vehicle???

So the 2004 Gen 1 has a different body than the blue one shown in this video?

Too bad Camry did not have that gear shifter. Makes inside so spacious with no counsol.

This car still looks way better that the current 4th gen that looks like it was designed by a meth-head. Enjoyed this review, Aunt Barbara adores you!

My 2005 Yaris has the same nonusable Map/Navigation buttons. Really peeves me.

Have an 02 Prius in Indiana. Motor is missing out and stumbling. Can’t figure. Who other than Toyota Dealer has knowledge on these.? Don

How is the leg room? I'm 6'3".

it looks great for having 160,000mi

He talks like chills....

About to get one every other jdm car is to expensive

Why

What you’re missing is that Honda didn’t make a hybrid. Unless the brand new ones have changed, no Honda could move under battery power alone. Therefore, no Honda ever earned a carpool lane sticker.

@14:17 Wrecked Nissan Leaf

Find French car why toyota can't find strange cars no more

most reliable prius

This not pujo pejo you favorite cars

How ugly a car should be Prius: YES

Local stranger jey leno

NO

Toyota for idiota

bought my with 500 jajaj