Used 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Consumer Reviews
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Totaled my 2007 and purchased a used 2014 plug in
MSK, 11/25/2018
updated 12/08/2023
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I was not looking to replace my 2007 Prius until a distracted driver rear ended me at 50 mph. Fortunately the Prius protected me and I walked away from a devastating hit. The next day I found a local dealership had a 2014 plug in with 40K miles for $15K out the door. I did not even hesitate on the purchase given my last Prius was bulletproof at 140K miles. One month with my 2014 Prius Plug In and I am in love all over again. I have a 40 mile commute all highway but I am averaging 63 MPG so far. My employer has a 240V station and I cost out at $.27/charge. The only cons are typically plastic interiors to save weight, no spare (found one locally) and a 14 mile range (good for local errands). I would gladly buy a Prius Prime next but I hope to run this plug in as long as my 2007 Prius sans a distracted driver. UPDATE - I have had the plug in now for over 6 months. No challenges to date. One rear caliper seized so I replaced and all brake pads (front and back) at the same time. Purchased a new 12V battery because the original was still in the auto. I hook a trickle charger to the fuse box leads during battery change so all settings would not be lost. Otherwise, the Prius Plug In is great! Now at 80K on the vehicle. No challenges or complaints to date. With COVID I only drive the car once a week to check all systems. I have added a trickle charger to the 12v which protects the battery well. Otherwise I hope my next review is more robust as the pandemic eases. Wishing everyone well during these times. Update Spring 2021. I have not driven the Prius much during the pandemic. The automobile still functions great with no challenges. I will report back if anything changes as we re-emerge from the crisis and return to a pre-covid environment. I do not think I will be commuting as much as in the past but I will keep the car nonetheless. Wishing everyone well. Update Spring 2022: I have not driven the car much since last years review. However, since a gallon of gas exceeds $5/gallon the Plug-In Prius is now my go-to car (and my wife even more so). For example, I make short runs for shopping and now I do exclusive driving in electric mode. My wife is of the same mindset. This original Prius Plug In does not give me much range on a charge but for local trips it is excellent since all shopping is within range. I believe I put less than 3 gallons of fuel in the Prius every 2 weeks now - it was a smart purchase in hindsight. In addition, I hooked up a solar panel 1.5 watts in the back and connected to the 12V battery. It appears to keep the battery on a slow trickle charge when I last stress tested the 12V. The Plug In Prius passed recent PA Inspection with no challenges. My wife plans on driving cross- state in a couple of weeks to see family in Pittsburgh, and we feel confident that she will enjoy the ride in the Prius. The only downside is I bought a full size spare that fits in the trunk (the extended battery takes up the normal wheel well for a spare so one did not come with this model) which will negate some space. But, it was worth the peace of mind to have a full sized spare just in case. This vehicle is a pleasure to own. I would recommend the Prius Prime now. Update Fall 2022: The Plug in Prius now has 93K miles. It is our workhorse, go-to vehicle post-COVID (if we are actually done with COVID). The car still performs well. One thing of notice is the battery holds a little less mileage when I first bought the car. Just a couple of miles I have noticed so it goes to prove that the battery does degrade over time but just marginally. I still use the electric component just around the neighborhood when running errands and then re-charge when expended. Usually, the power mode (hybrid) is 90% of the driving utilization. Next step - new tires in the spring! Any suggestions are welcome. All in all, a great purchase and I will plan on a more electrified model if I have a need to replace. Right now, I still enjoy this car. 6/8/23 Update at 98000 miles - Not much driving since I am still remote. We use it mainly for errands now, and we go with electric power only most of the time. On average, I replace three gallons every 2 weeks. We have another auto for long distance driving that is an Acura TL six cylinder for highway cruising. But I digress, the Prius is great. I just bought 4 new tires as dry rot set in on the tires from first purchase 5 years ago, replaced all air filters and did a once a year synthetic oil change. It is a great car. My wife would like (if we need to replace) another plug in hybrid as having the best of both worlds. Fantastic auto! Almost 2024 now and 98k miles. The auto is still running well. No challenges or complaints.
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An Excellent Used Car
Cal form SLO, 02/04/2017
updated 02/16/2023
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the car was totaled in a collision when we had had it for 36 months. My wife, driving alone, was not injured, and the accident was not her fault. As the car had been thoroughly dependable and achieved outstanding gas mileage, we were sorry about its early demise. However, we were astounded by the generosity of the insurance payout. This car actually appreciated during the three years we owned it! We so liked the electrical aspect of the plug-in Prius that we replaced it with an all-electric Kia Niro, which we love. UPDATE: I have now owned the car for 2 years and seven months and continue to be just as pleased with it. I have had no problems and am happy to recommend the 2014 plug-in Prius. UPDATE: Having owned the car for 18 months and driven 11000 miles, I continue to be totally pleased with my purchase. I have had no mechanical problems, and there are no squeaks or rattles. The city gas mileage is amazing, typically between 102 and 108 mpg. When I bought the car, I didn't realize how versatile the hatchback would be in transporting various items. I would definitely buy this car again. As I have solar panels, I wanted the pleasure of driving on electricity I produce. The 2014 plug-in Prius suites my needs perfectly, as its 11-mile range is adequate for doing errands in my small city. Buying an all-electric (such as a used Leaf ) was not practical for me because I wanted the option of being able to drive long distances. After six months of ownership, I am totally pleased with my purchase. I had read reviews of the car and was concerned by car testers' comments that the steering was numb and that the model was no fun to drive. As far as I am concerned, the steering, which is light, is fine, and I enjoy driving this car. An unanticipated bonus of having a small but heavy car is that it holds the road very well. I bought the car just for city driving, as I have a Subaru Outback (which I love) for highway driving. However, this Prius is proving so satisfactory that we have driven it on several 500-mile trips. On the each of these trips, the car has achieved gas mileage in the high 40s. With mostly city driving, but including some trips to communities 15 miles away, the gas mileage has been phenomenal. Upon filling the tank twice, after driving each time more than 700 miles locally, I achieved 94 mpg and 102 mpg.
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This car is a utility
mingomatic, 10/29/2013
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Advanced 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love this car for many reasons. It just makes logical sense. It's reliable, it doesn't depreciate that much, it's safe, and no one steals this car because hybrids and electric car parts are in low demand and hard to interchange with other cars. In terms of electric features, I don't use it nearly as much as I should because I don't have a charger at home and as much as SoCal supports electric vehicles, I still don't have many use cases where I'm charging in public. I've owned a BMW in the past and I have to say, it's nowhere near as luxurious, but at the same time, I don't have to worry about it breaking down or having a costly repair.
2013 Plug in Prius
Frank Orifici, 10/28/2016
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Really happy with the ride and esp with being able to drive electric. I drive 18-26 miles/day during the work week so I get the first 13-14 miles electric(will go down in winter) and then I use gas/hybrid technology. Trying to get my employer to install a charging station which would mean most days I can drive exclusively electric. Car is super smooth on the electric motor and loads of fun to drive in this mode. My first Prius a 2010(two) has 110k miles and never cost me a penny outside of regular maintenance. Replaced the rear brakes around 80k and the front brakes are still original! First Toyota owned and I must be a loyal owner since I bought another one! In 1000k since I bought the 2013 I have used about 11gals including several highway trips of 80miles +.
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Better Value Than Regular Prius (After Incentives)
se_riously, 05/26/2014
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Has all the Prius pro's and con's. Pro's include excellent packaging, fuel economy, and tech features and drivetrain. Con's include slow acceleration, cheap and easy to scratch interior parts, built to save weight which means less sound deadening. But Toyota is offering $4,000 rebate, 0% financing for 60 months, $0 down and no payments for 90 days, and $2,500 federal tax rebate, and $1,500 California rebate (for CA residents). So in the end, the car costs LESS than a comparably eqipped regular Prius 3. In other words, you get all the Prius 3 features + heated seats + no wheel caps + the possibility of carpool stickers in CA + plug in capability + higher resale value FOR LESS MONEY.
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