2007 Toyota Prius
Discussion
OpulentBob said:
Ridiculous reliability.
"Geregenereerd"
Crazy dutchies
Part of me wants to ask Toyota for its service history (I've nothing on paper) to see how it was looked after or not in its earlier years. But another part of me would rather live in ignorance and that's the part which is getting its way so far."Geregenereerd"
Crazy dutchiesAs for the word, yeah it looks mad but you do get used to it. Of course as you learn a language these things which look incomprehensable at the beginning begin to look familiar and eventually become just normal. If anyone is wondering, it means Regenerated.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Great stuff.
As a comparison, my last tank in the Mustang was average 19.2L/100.
Not really great stuff, quite boring really. I'm keeping this thread more as a maintenance diary for myself but with the added bonus of you lot being able to stick your oars in As a comparison, my last tank in the Mustang was average 19.2L/100.
As for the Mustang - actually I am surprised it's that bad! Has it improved since new? What's the average? Not that it matters, of course it isn't that kind of car.
They're much better cars than people expect them to be - 0-40mph is astonishingly quick and they handle relatively nicely, too.
I had a T-Spirit for 2 years, with navigation, JBL audio, reverse camera and park assist. Hated handing it back when it reached the end of the company lease.
It's still kicking around - looking a little worse for wear now, though - although I live in Wales, I spotted it in the Asda car park near Wembley. Could barely believe it when it pulled into the space in front of me and I recognised the plate!
I had a T-Spirit for 2 years, with navigation, JBL audio, reverse camera and park assist. Hated handing it back when it reached the end of the company lease.
It's still kicking around - looking a little worse for wear now, though - although I live in Wales, I spotted it in the Asda car park near Wembley. Could barely believe it when it pulled into the space in front of me and I recognised the plate!
Nice car. I bought the Lexus version; the IS300h. Most people would think it's the hateful CT 200h, that's the Lexus version of the much nicer Auris Hybrid.
The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
sleepera6 said:
Nice car. I bought the Lexus version; the IS300h. Most people would think it's the hateful CT 200h, that's the Lexus version of the much nicer Auris Hybrid.
The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
What?!The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
The IS300h isn't a 'Lexus version' of the Mk2 Prius. They're driven from different ends of the car for a start.
Trabi601 said:
sleepera6 said:
Nice car. I bought the Lexus version; the IS300h. Most people would think it's the hateful CT 200h, that's the Lexus version of the much nicer Auris Hybrid.
The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
What?!The Lexus is a bit more "posh" but the Prius has the far better drivetrain. The 2.5 I4 in the IS may be more refined but the hybrid system is far better suited to the VVTi in the Prius.
I'm only getting 38mpg out of it right now, which is disappointing. I have done nearly 5,000 miles in four months. It's on 31,750 miles (51000km). I am really enjoying the hybrid experience, I see you are too
The IS300h isn't a 'Lexus version' of the Mk2 Prius. They're driven from different ends of the car for a start.
Yaris Hybrid
Auris Hybrid - CT
C-HR Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid - NX
Prius - IS
sleepera6 said:
Well, in a way.
Yaris Hybrid
Auris Hybrid - CT
C-HR Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid - NX
Prius - IS
Not in a way at all - they're completely unrelated!Yaris Hybrid
Auris Hybrid - CT
C-HR Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid - NX
Prius - IS
The Auris and Prius are the same drivetrain since the Mk3 Prius, as is the CT200h - but the IS is a completely separate development, being longitudinal RWD with a significantly different engine.
Trabi601 said:
sleepera6 said:
Well, in a way.
Yaris Hybrid
Auris Hybrid - CT
C-HR Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid - NX
Prius - IS
Not in a way at all - they're completely unrelated!Yaris Hybrid
Auris Hybrid - CT
C-HR Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid - NX
Prius - IS
The Auris and Prius are the same drivetrain since the Mk3 Prius, as is the CT200h - but the IS is a completely separate development, being longitudinal RWD with a significantly different engine.
Trabi601 said:
They're much better cars than people expect them to be - 0-40mph is astonishingly quick and they handle relatively nicely, too.
I had a T-Spirit for 2 years, with navigation, JBL audio, reverse camera and park assist. Hated handing it back when it reached the end of the company lease.
It's still kicking around - looking a little worse for wear now, though - although I live in Wales, I spotted it in the Asda car park near Wembley. Could barely believe it when it pulled into the space in front of me and I recognised the plate!
Agreed - it is much better than I thought it would be and I do feel I have grown into it and respect it a lot more than I ever thought I would. I only really bought it out of curiousity but I can't see anything out there to replace it, given the purchase price and (lack of) running costs. I had a T-Spirit for 2 years, with navigation, JBL audio, reverse camera and park assist. Hated handing it back when it reached the end of the company lease.
It's still kicking around - looking a little worse for wear now, though - although I live in Wales, I spotted it in the Asda car park near Wembley. Could barely believe it when it pulled into the space in front of me and I recognised the plate!
kapiteinlangzaam said:
No, I genuinely think its great stuff. I love it when a car fulfils its brief, whether that be shedding, or luxury, or sports.... there's a lot of satisfaction to be taken from spending as little as possible on a car, just as much as there is spending lots.
Mustang has averaged 14.6L/100 since new, but I essentially rag the tits off it everywhere I go. Something like 11-12L/100 would be easily attainable if I didnt mash the accelerator constantly.
Well, I'm glad you appreciate it Mustang has averaged 14.6L/100 since new, but I essentially rag the tits off it everywhere I go. Something like 11-12L/100 would be easily attainable if I didnt mash the accelerator constantly.
I totally agree on the filling a brief thing and really do feel that this car will just keep going on. It is a total bargain car. As for your pedal mashing, I don't think there's anyone on these forums who wouldn't do what you've done, considering your position and the benefits that brings sleepera6 said:
Just checked the "crazy" prices in NL 
32500EUR for a similar IS? That's more than double what I paid for it in UK!
Compare any UK car price with NL and you will find the same situation. It's hard to get used to but consider the cars hold their value better, the overall cost isn't so different. There is huge tax (google: BPM tax netherlands) on brand new and imported cars here and this inflated new-price means people hold on to their cars for longer, look after them better and are willing to pay more in the second hand market.32500EUR for a similar IS? That's more than double what I paid for it in UK!
For those of you discussing the power train, acceleration etc., here's a video I found of 0-130 km/h in a Prius extremely similar to mine: https://youtu.be/mnZ9BEnblMQ
Edited by LeoZwalf on Saturday 28th January 09:39
LeoZwalf said:
For those of you discussing the power train, acceleration etc., here's a video I found of 0-130 km/h in a Prius extremely similar to mine: https://youtu.be/mnZ9BEnblMQ
The Prius was described on here as being "dangerously slow" its a car that can do 60 in 10 seconds Edited by LeoZwalf on Saturday 28th January 09:39
2 years into ours I'm quite fond of it, its the wifes daily and even though I tend to have quicker cars myself I do enjoy the effortless driving of the Prius, thinking of even replacing my Octavia VRS daily with one next year
When someone describes a car as 'dangerously slow' I more wonder more about their driving skills than the capability of the car. In the video I posted above, the car goes from 0 to 130 km/h and the video is 20 seconds long; hardly an accurate measurement but does give a rough idea of the acceleration. Anyone calling that dangerous needs to adjust their driving style!
I once drove a Aygo from Manchester to Germany and a C1 over Snake pass every weekend overtaking cars.
People who say that lack skill. It's harder yes, you learn to carry speed and think ahead, drop a gear lower. Carry revs. It's no where near dangerous. There's a bloke in general gassing discussing his Evo X and stepping out his car in a schoolboy error.
People who say that lack skill. It's harder yes, you learn to carry speed and think ahead, drop a gear lower. Carry revs. It's no where near dangerous. There's a bloke in general gassing discussing his Evo X and stepping out his car in a schoolboy error.
Another Prius 0-60 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46DiDYHIbQ4
I know its as exciting as watching paint dry but there you go
I know its as exciting as watching paint dry but there you go
hora said:
I once drove a Aygo from Manchester to Germany and a C1 over Snake pass every weekend overtaking cars.
People who say that lack skill. It's harder yes, you learn to carry speed and think ahead, drop a gear lower. Carry revs. It's no where near dangerous. There's a bloke in general gassing discussing his Evo X and stepping out his car in a schoolboy error.
I've said it before in another thread - even my 26bhp Trabant isn't 'dangerously slow' and I overtake people in it on A-roads.People who say that lack skill. It's harder yes, you learn to carry speed and think ahead, drop a gear lower. Carry revs. It's no where near dangerous. There's a bloke in general gassing discussing his Evo X and stepping out his car in a schoolboy error.
I never really hated the Prius the way some people did, it was more the attitude of (some - mainly Hollywood types or pub bores) of the owners like they were somehow saving the planet by using slightly less fuel, nevermind the environmental cost of maunfacture of the car and its batteries.
These days though that hype seems to have died down and what we are left with are cars that are technically very interesting and good at what they were designed to do. The stigma of owning a Prius and what is said about you (perceived) is gone. As something for the daily slog they are quiet, comfortable, reliable and useable day to day. I'd have no problem owning one now, they are as good as any other commuter car in a similar class. My only worry would be the gearbox longevity as I have heard they are pricey to put right?
Kudos to the OP for having the neck to post it on here given the reception it could have gotten. Hope it brings you many happy miles.
These days though that hype seems to have died down and what we are left with are cars that are technically very interesting and good at what they were designed to do. The stigma of owning a Prius and what is said about you (perceived) is gone. As something for the daily slog they are quiet, comfortable, reliable and useable day to day. I'd have no problem owning one now, they are as good as any other commuter car in a similar class. My only worry would be the gearbox longevity as I have heard they are pricey to put right?
Kudos to the OP for having the neck to post it on here given the reception it could have gotten. Hope it brings you many happy miles.
The weight thing explains a lot!!
Someone is coming over from Holland tomorrow to buy my cousins Integra Type R - tips the scales at 1101kg - did wonder why they were coming all the way here to buy it!!
I used to have a prius, last of the first gen sold in the UK as an interim car before my company car was ready. I really enjoyed it, lots of toys, drove pretty well and as a town car would be brilliant.
The F10 520d that replaced it was s
t however, but hoping to alleviate that memory with an M5 soon.
Someone is coming over from Holland tomorrow to buy my cousins Integra Type R - tips the scales at 1101kg - did wonder why they were coming all the way here to buy it!!
I used to have a prius, last of the first gen sold in the UK as an interim car before my company car was ready. I really enjoyed it, lots of toys, drove pretty well and as a town car would be brilliant.
The F10 520d that replaced it was s
t however, but hoping to alleviate that memory with an M5 soon.Edited by Ursicles on Friday 10th February 15:46
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