as a bassist looking for a vehicle, thank you so much for the guitar test. that was everything i needed.
@gcavy1
9 жыл бұрын
IdioticPlatypus Rad! As a bassist also if you're talking double bass/upright...good luck!! Thanks for watching. -Greg
@bertito43
6 жыл бұрын
With the backseats down I can fit my bass, a 4X10” cab and a head easily
@deponofficial419
4 жыл бұрын
as a guitarist i was looking for a vehicle that fit drumset and guitars
@nobodyatallvallejo3672
4 жыл бұрын
Just fold the seats down or put it in the backseat. It's ok to think.
@kcman1978
10 жыл бұрын
Just purchased this car and watched this to justify that. Great review. Makes me feel like I made a good decision. Loved, "Hey, I care about the planet"
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
J.L. Infinger Glad you agreed! Thanks for watching. -Greg
@metalheadblues
6 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend it 4 years later?
@prettyg222
5 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me the price you bought for? I need a new Toyota Prius c 2012 or 2013 any year....but want to know the price of a brand new car
@OhSo805
5 жыл бұрын
J.L. Infinger Do you have an update sir?
@Jonnymg4
4 жыл бұрын
Update update update
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I know it...weird mistake! I watch this videos over and over as I'm editing them and I have yet to figure out how I didn't catch that one! thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for your compliment. I'm working to improve my videos everytime I shoot! thanks for subscribing and watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Are citing your own results? Give us some more info if you can. And, thanks for watching. -Greg
@checkmyhart
8 жыл бұрын
I like this guy. Real straight forward and to the point. REAL information I can actual understand. I wish all my research videos were like this.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
That was the sticker price of the car I was driving. So the interior you see in the video is that price. thanks for commenting! -Greg
@renski1792
9 жыл бұрын
This is what many many people drive in Japan..it's called the Aqua over there
@keifuchan7265
4 жыл бұрын
The Panasonic Nanoe function is my favorite thing about this car😀Not sure if they have it everywhere overseas though since I never see anyone mention it in reviews.
@hedgehogthesonic3181
3 жыл бұрын
Japanese people buy reliable and efficient cars, and the Toyota Aqua is probably the most reliable car coming from Toyota.
@imnotarob0t1984
3 жыл бұрын
@@keifuchan7265 I don't think mine had that
@xBeauGaming
11 жыл бұрын
I didn't think anything in your presentation was amatuerish. Dude...You rocked it!
@trixmedia7629
3 жыл бұрын
well he said battery is so small its under the hood,sounds very professional
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks! The song is just a little clip I had in Apple's Final Cut Pro X. Wish I could take credit for it! thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I corrected that when I posted this video, there's an annotation for it. Glad you're listening! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Well I do think the space is a concern for a lot of people, and without seeing it in person, the numbers are hard to judge...that's why I try to show the space of every vehicle I drive. I should be driving the Prius V at some point this year too. thanks for watching and commenting. -Greg
@NewdErection
11 жыл бұрын
This is seriously so great! I love that you're so real about it and describe the car without trying to sell anyone on it or sugar coat it at all. Great review and I look forward to more videos! Nicely done!
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
had to have a little fun! I shoot everything myself so I have lots of "gag" reel available! thanks for watching! -Greg
@EdPMur
5 жыл бұрын
2:51 You have mistaken here. The battery is not in the engine compartment, but under the rear seat.
@getzybaggins
5 жыл бұрын
was about to post this same comment lol
@jnoball288
10 жыл бұрын
Good job, Greg. I have been driving a Tundra and as I just retired, I was going to have to make some serious curtailing of my driving. I've had this Prius C for several months now and I'm asking myself, "Self, why is Toyota not shouting to the rooftops about this car?" I no longer have to worry if my gas consumption is ruining my budget. Very liberating, I can now go wherever I want. Thanks for the review.
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
thanks for stopping by! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure I did, but don't remember specifically...honestly though, nothing beats the Fit's awesome "magic seats"! thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
so,so....definitely not its strength, but I was surprised by how much torque the electric motor can add. thanks for watching! -Greg
@sumeetbajaj340
10 жыл бұрын
Drive a prius c 3 package and it's great on gas, never got stuck in snow but little under powered. The great thing is that it's a clean pass vehicle so you drive in Hov lane in NY and since it's a green vehicle I have a green ezpass which offers cheaper rates on tolls.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
feel free to come back and comment if you get one and let us know some more insight! . -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
not too badly actually, but the CVT makes it drone incessantly. Gallup is a very hilly place in the Southwest so hills are part of every vehicle I test drive. thanks for watching. -Greg
@joelove1987
2 жыл бұрын
I love at the beginning you just let people know this a regular car review from an ordinary person!!
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I do think there's a market case for it, and its certainly cheaper than the Gen 3. But comparing it to a used vehicle isn't entirely fair, but is still a valid point. thanks for watching! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for your thoughts. (and for watching!) -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Can't win em' all! I corrected the battery location as soon as it was posted, did you see the annotation?? -Greg
@NickCronDeVico
11 жыл бұрын
After looking for reviews of other cars that I'm considering, I've grown nostalgic for this reviewing style. Thanks for making this.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I do what I can! thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and thanks for your input! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Not sure of any company that wants to limit sales...but you're right, they're not the coolest looking cars on the road by any stretch. thanks for checking out my review. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! -Greg
@Sacapuntas69
10 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your videos. I like how your reviews are like a normal person. Not worried about driving dynamics or fun factor in cars that are not designed for that realm of driving.
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching, appreciate it. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Nice catch!! I'm laughing at that one. The thing is, I film, edit and produce all my videos so I see each one over and over and over before I post them to the web. Not sure how I missed that. I was comparing those front windows to the C-Max and I must have been on take two or something! Thanks for watching and subscribing! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Right, thanks for catching and correcting that. I'm not sure why I said that... Most hipsters will be fine getting their Ukuleles into the rear cargo area! thanks for watching and commenting. (I'll see if I can add an annotation with the correction.) -Greg
@DeePorterfield
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. Just bought one to replace my Toyota Sienna. Previously I had a Pontiac Vibe which I loved but went with the Sienna to have something to carry the grandkids around when they visited. Now I'm going back to small and sporty and can't wait. Having the split back seat fold-down option gives me plenty of cargo space and I'm more than ready to experience the fuel economy after my gas-guzzling Sienna.
@coffeekhan
10 жыл бұрын
Good review, Greg. Considering a C, and your perspective is helpful. I have been watching a few of your other reviews as well. I like your direct approach. Keep up the good work!
@robertschmitz7334
10 жыл бұрын
I love my 2012 C. During the winter months I average 50mpg but during the warmer months, that jumps to the mid 60's. Depending on the number of hills, trips can even get as good as 90mpg.
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
impressive! thanks for stopping by. -Greg
@astrea79
8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the candid video but as somebody who recently purchased this model used, I can say that I disagree with the characterization of the trunk. Yes, the trunk itself is limited but you can easily pop the back seats down and they lay pretty flat. I was able to fit a lot of stuff from an Ikea run that way. Can you tote around two kids and a pile of groceries from Costco? No. But if that is part of your everyday life, you wouldn't be buying this car anyway. What he's saying about the sight lines though, I totally agree with. That is probably what I like least about this car. The mini mirrors and rear view camera try to make up for it, but I still get nervous about changing lanes in heavy traffic driving this car.
@nealstewart
11 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I have bought a Prius C a couple months ago and love it. I live in a city and am married with 2 dogs. It's been fine for groceries. We also took it on a road trip with 2 small dogs and had enough room when we folded the back seat down. I love the mileage and the technology. I would recommend upgrading up to the Prius C3 version.
@josephdebes3060
3 жыл бұрын
The package 4 level is even better
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
the regular Prius is better on the hwy and better MPG. Good luck with your decision and thanks for watching! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine just bought a Prius V and really likes it. Frankly, all the Prii have their place. thanks for your input. -Greg
@bdogfather3
7 жыл бұрын
I bought a used Prius C 2013 alloy wheels and sunroof , I like it !
@rowlandh25
7 жыл бұрын
Greg. I enjoy your review so much I bought a 2017 Prius C 4 in Black and I absolutely love this thing. You right, the tech on this Coche is like, kind of driving in the Future. Thank you so much for just been a great consumer that very effectively deliver facts to us. Keep the great work moving forward.. Thank you
@Ka_Gg
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I like how you just talked about it like you were explaining it to a friend. There's no need to get technical with every single thing.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
just keeping it real! thanks for watching. -Greg
@loramountjoy4877
5 жыл бұрын
thanks .. looking at buying one second hand and this is helpful
@chiefofsages
10 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at getting the C two, and this is the best review yet. You're up front about its downsides- this is not a family car. I am a single young adult with no plans for kids in the near future and very rarely have more than one person in the car. So, this will be fine for me. But, if I should choose to start a family or go on a long trip with a bunch of people, a different car would be better.
@bucki58
7 жыл бұрын
Battery is under rear passenger seat:)
@trixmedia7629
3 жыл бұрын
lolz he said its in front😅
@josephdebes3060
3 жыл бұрын
There is an access “jump start” module under the hood that allows you to test and access the 12 volt without having to undo panels on the rear passenger side seat to get to the battery itself (of course you won’t have to replace the 12 volt for at least 100k miles)
@BigMacProDaddy
4 ай бұрын
including the 12V
@salferrarajr.8925
11 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg, Great review. I happen to have a 2012 Prius C and am giving it to my daughter who is killing me with the cost of gas in her 2000 GMC Jimmy. Just an FYI for your readers. I have 18700 miles on the 2012 and am averaging 53.6 mpgs. This coming from a guy who didn't even want to test drive one! It's actually fun to drive and really gets the mpgs they claim. Again thanks for the review.
@ilovemyevo556
3 жыл бұрын
awesome. can you tell us your history with it now?
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
good point. Thanks for the info and for checking out my review. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I doubt it. I think Toyota believes the sedan crowd looks at the Prius and Prius V. thanks for watching! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of diesels. You can't argue with the Pruis's results though. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching! -Greg
@biffspangler3375
11 жыл бұрын
One month owner of a Prius c One I am a former truck driver, so, I have been driving this car on my daily commute with the aim of getting higher mileage. To date, I've gotten 60.12, 60.16, and 61.5 miles on a commute of 61 miles. My drive is from an altitude of 2500 feet to about 900 feet (to work), over 30.5 miles each way. I have not yet done a full "hyper-miler" attempt as I have occasionally driven hard and fast in some spots during this commute. My estimate is I will reach 70 mpg easily!
@ilovemyevo556
3 жыл бұрын
tell us more.. i pick up mine tomorrow
@kinetic-kutz671
5 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didnt mention anything about phone integration abilities or lack of. Is there bluetooth? How theres no option for navigation, or back up cam, and no touch screen abilities. I also heard it doesn’t come with cruise control. Those are all pretty wanted items these days. Is there usb plugs? Do they integrate w/ the cars speakers? How is the a/c and heating? Do they effect gas milage alot or battery n engine performance? How does it drive or accelerate when you do have the wife, kids, and heavy cargo filling the car up? And lastly, I hate the tucked back center consoles. You can’t rest your arms on them when driving which is very annoying. Esp on long road trips. Maybe you could do a follow up video and talk about all these things I mentioned and more. How long will the battery last? What kind of tires come on it? How do they handle on dry and wet conditions? Etc, etc, etc...
@ralvbc
9 жыл бұрын
Your review is better then most of the so call pro reviewer.
@gcavy1
9 жыл бұрын
R VC wow, thanks! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Interesting thoughts and analysis cdltpx. I often don't think about range, but you're right, it make a huge difference, especially on long trips or in times of crisis. thanks for watching! -Greg
@AndrewChan84
11 жыл бұрын
Because it's smooth and gearless, people think it's sluggish, but it actually has an acceleration that's better than a Fiesta. Plus the 2 induction motors/generators and a planetary gearbox significantly reduces the number of moving parts. Inverters are solid state so they practically last longer than the car itself, and the belt-less engine accessories makes this a half solid state car. Battery last 300,000 miles and still retain 80% charge, and only cost $2,300 to replace.
@spymasternowshair8836
6 жыл бұрын
Toyota Aqua i have been drive it in japan on 2015 it was so nice and awesome its call green car with less pollution combine with hybrid system i totally like this car.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and good luck with your purchase. -Greg
@tbarela
11 жыл бұрын
I bought the Prius C today and Driving is Now FUN!! It teaches you how to drive to get the most mpg during your cruise. Driving in City streets and backroads can be done most entirely off the electric motor. I can tell you I drove for miles on freeway, city streets and I can almost swear I used 1/2 cup of gasoline to do all that driving! While other cars are sitting there at a red light wasting gas, my Prius C sits there quietly using NO GAS! The dash lets you know when you are an Electric car.
@dgtlrssn
10 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2012 Prius and this would be the one for a family, this car is a lot roomier than it looks. I'm enjoying the features and driveability more and more as I go along
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
well said. thanks for stopping by, -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching. -Greg
@kohkokwei
10 жыл бұрын
Very practical review from all angles focusing on key areas of consideration when purchasing a car. Thanks for the great video.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
You bet! Enjoy. Thanks for watching. -Greg
@Tophairybutt
9 жыл бұрын
You do a good job doing your reviews. Keep it up!
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Pretty much. It also depends if you're talking high speed highway driving or not. The Prius C may have a bit of a hard time in the aggressive highway driving that usually take place outside of most large cities. Otherwise, I'd say go for it! thanks for watching. -Greg
@JCJourney
10 жыл бұрын
my 2012 Prius C is 50000 miles now(53MPG). I saved about $3000 gas already compare to my 2010 Civic 30 combine MPG. live in CA. my A/C is turned ON all the time. the only maintenance I've done is oil change every 10000 miles. and one air filter. that is all. I don't care other stuff. I will save $6000 on gas when my Prius C is 100000 mile. will buy a plug-in for my next car. will get more than 90 MPG for the same commuting.
@jasonsong86
9 жыл бұрын
so you would rather pay $6k more to buy the prius vs the cheaper civics?
@AztecRay
8 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a Prius C 4. With the 2015 rebates might as well get fancy lol. I never ever ever thought i was ever going to own one. It does lack the get up when driving on the freeway, but i knew that when i test drove it.
@mizpah2000
11 жыл бұрын
Theres an obvious reason why I stumble on this vid. Thinking ofgetting prius c one. Still undecided but this vid sure speaks much. Thanks.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
The Prius C is nothing like your rides (good taste BTW!) I too like hatchbacks, although I like wagons even better. Thanks for chiming in! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment. I want to give the viewers a real world impression of the cars, not just some hyperbole! Thanks for checking it out. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I do know that is its intended use, I just never had any luck with it in both the C and the Prius hatchback no matter how judicious I was with the throttle. thanks foe chiming in! -Greg
@gradybowers2659
10 жыл бұрын
Good review , you remained focused on theme. I own a 2012C , enjoyed every moment. Tip: interior space favors driver surprised at comfort!. Stronger tempered steel body and (9) nine airbags helped sell me
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
thanks for chiming in. -Greg
@BrettfromBako
11 жыл бұрын
Seriously thinking about buying this car...this video is exactly what I needed! The only downside is seeing that snow when I am in the 107 degree heat :) THANKS!
@mursyidomar6995
10 жыл бұрын
Good review sir! and congratulations on not being a hipster, haha!
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
Mursyid Omar I'm too old! thanks for stopping by. -Greg
@searchlight22
11 жыл бұрын
Just returned a leased, 2008 Prius, today and leased a 2013 C. If the C turns out to be as good as the 2008 we'll be very happy. The new car lease works out to be $ 170 less a month; a nice chunk, and combined with even better gas consumption we will save $ 200 a month.. Only have had the C for a few hours but like it so far.
@Truman96
5 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last and how expensive is it to replace?
@kram62751
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the real & honest info! Your videos rock for this reason alone, thank you again!
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Its a "stock" audio clip. No specific name/title. Glad you like it. thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
It very well could be. I have two friends, both with families of four and they have been very happy with their 3rd Gen Prius (regular hatchback). I think the C makes for a good urban runabout, the regular Prius is little better all around. They both recently took long road trips (like more than 4,000 miles) and they both reported their MPG average as over 45 mpg. Pretty impressive! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks! We don't have a Honda dealer here locally, so I probably won't get a chance to review one, unless someone lets me borrow their personal vehicle. thanks again! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
and skinner jeans! thanks for watching. -Greg
@palaemon
11 жыл бұрын
Bought one end of April, so I definitely fall into the 'watching videos to justify my purchase.' However, I love it. It's me, my hubby & 2 dogs - usually just me though to go to work. Thanks for the vid.
@ilovemyevo556
3 жыл бұрын
tell us about your history with it
@coconutsaredelicious
11 жыл бұрын
Way better reviews then the rest. Half of them don't show the interior or get in the back seat. If they do get in the back seat they don't mention how tall they are.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
True. I'm sure the Scion gets pretty decent fuel economy with its 4 banger. From an environmental standpoint I'd stick with the Scion...its not very old! (and it has more space) If its about saving mpgs over the long run...hard to beat the C. Thanks for watching! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
They'd still do well in the country. The reg Prius actually has higher hwy MPG and would be worth looking at too. thanks for stopping by! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
interesting thoughts. I'm just presenting my perspective, and no, my kids don't ride in the front seat, they are not big enough...and its illegal. I wasn't implying that I do most of our grocery shopping, but simply that whoever drives this needs to know roughly how much space is in the rear. thanks for the comments. -Greg p.s. we tend to shop 1 to 2x a month, then a small trip or two if needed...that may be the difference too.
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
glad it did. thanks for checking it out. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
the "big" Prius is a good choice too and works well for lots of people. thanks for watching. -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Frankly, if its just about saving money you're better off with a used compact car like a Honda Fit. They're no arguing the Pruis C's MPG so if there's more to your purchase than just saving money it's a good candidate. thanks for stopping by. -Greg
@mikesmith5375
7 жыл бұрын
They are a great buy, ESPECIALLY USED!
@EdPMur
5 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences/input. Much appreciated! -Greg
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
yep, its not wide enough. You could put the seat down though... I'm mainly a bass player and there's no way my 5 string is going in there! thanks for checking it out. -Greg
@hybrid32494
11 жыл бұрын
good choice with the prius over the accent. The prius is far better for the future, considering depreciation and fuel cost. Plus it is at least a cool car, technologically, and has lower insurance rates than the overhyped hyundai brand.
@TX_TANK
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg, I'm in the market for a new car and have been checking out your great videos! I think its awesome that you give a no nonsense, no BS assessment of the cars you review and they've really helped me in choosing a good car. I think I might just go with this prius c #3 because of the gas it saves and the price is just about right. Thanks for putting up great video reviews!
@gcavy1
10 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful. -Greg
@ski740
4 жыл бұрын
What car can hold 2 car seats and a person in the rear
@dankind64
7 жыл бұрын
great review man! tons of practical info. i appreciate a good detailed car spec video but this is exactly what i was looking for. thanks!
@ilovemyevo556
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best review on this car that i've seen. thanks
@gcavy1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks for the compliment!! And yes, I've seen the Yaris hybrid online before...I agree the Prius C is cooler looking. (that doesn't say much for that Yaris!!) -Greg
@grinblurnar
11 жыл бұрын
I like the prius EV mode. I've only used it a few times in a rented Prius, when i was visiting my old aunt in another state. She lives in a retirement village - and so when driving her home late at night after taking her out for dinner, I punched the EV mode button, and crept through the retirement village on electric only without waking anybody up! Kinda cool!
@lynksis12
10 жыл бұрын
This car was actually the number 1 selling car for 2013 in Japan. It's known as the Toyota Aqua over there
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