Used 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Consumer Reviews
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Totaled my 2007 and purchased a used 2014 plug in
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. Update June 2024. To pass state inspection the Prius needed struts, rear brakes and rotors. At 100k mileage now and I felt it was worth the investment to keep the Prius running well. Although the 12v battery seemingly fails at the 3 year mark that would be my only dissatisfaction and not linked to the auto. This one is a keeper as moving into retirement dictates a lessened need to upgrade this auto. I am pleased with this car over the last 5 years and I recommend a Prius to all! Asked 12.10.24 to update my previous review(s) of my 2014 Prius Plug In. At 105K miles and replaced the front struts at 100K as per guidelines but more importantly was suggested at PA State Inspection in May of 2024. Otherwise, no challenges with the Prius! We love it and we plan to continue to hold onto the car given the rapid rise in the price of both used and new cars.
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This car is a utility
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.
An Excellent Used Car
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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Well engineered vehicle! Outlasts neighbor's EV.
*Update 6/2/24- Still an amazing car! 124,952 miles so far. In electric mode, it’s still more efficient than all other EV’s out there. In Hybrid mode, well it’s the “Prius” of all vehicles with over 52mpg if you ever find that you need to use the engine. Combine that with impeccable reliability and safety, it’s the best decision you can make. I have now owned my car for 8 years and it has been the most reliable, most efficient vehicle I’ve ever had and it’s still the best decision on the road today. Consumer reports has consistently awarded the Prius at the top of the most reliable list over other vehicles for over a decade. I've watched as my used prius has outlasted 2 teslas and a nissan leaf in my neighborhood...very funny but it demonstrates the incredible engineering put into the Prius. Original Post: I was looking at several electric or plug in vehicles to replace my '04 Prius (which lasted for 293,327 trouble free miles). I test drove many new models but because of my previous car's remarkable reliability and efficiency, I knew the only thing that could replace my Prius, would be another Prius. I found myself searching for my next car at a time after Toyota had discontinued the Prius Plug-in but before it had rolled out its new Prius Prime. I was getting ready to purchase a new 2016 Prius Eco when I came across an off lease company that had several used Prius Plug-ins for sale. I purchased a 2013. I quickly found out that these are amazing vehicles. I get the same impeccable reliability and efficiency that my other Prius delivered plus the added capability of having an electric vehicle for all of my in town trips. This plug-in version has a modified suspension system from the standard Prius. I found that it handles well and feels confident and firmly planted on the road. The seats are comfortable for long road trips and the spacious cargo area is exactly the same size as in the standard Prius despite the plug-in having a larger battery! These cars are designed for efficiency whether you are using it as an EV or a hybrid. In electric only mode, I've found that my Prius Plug-in is more efficient than many other electric only cars. Its battery size and weight does not seem to prohibit the efficiency of its electric only mode since it does not have to carry the excessive weight of a large battery like the ones found in a tesla or leaf. Not having to carry around that "dead weight" is also why I am getting 50+mpg using just the gas engine in hybrid mode. Most plug in vehicles seem to sacrifice the efficiency of their hybrid mode in an effort to carry a larger battery (example, the Chevy Volt with only 37-42 mpg). I've driven about 22,363 miles since I purchased my car a year and a half ago. I am averaging 4.68 miles per kilowatt-hour after travelling 14,122 miles in Electric mode only (compare this number to other electric only cars today and you may be impressed). I am averaging 51.83 mpg after traveling 8241 miles in hybrid mode only (this reflects mostly highway mileage). So go ahead and try to snag one of these gems from an off lease or any used car dealer. You will be happy you did!
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2013 Plug in Prius
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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