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10-27-2008, 06:59 PM
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Friends: 0 |  use 2004 prius opinion 2004 prius 85k miles with HOV asking for 15k? How long does the hybrid battery last till? How much does it cost to replace? If get this car, how long on average will it last me? commuting 80 miles everyday For a first time buyer and driver, what do i paid in attention to make sure the prius will last a long time? I know my questions are vague but yet i want to make sure if i spend so much money for a car, i know what i getting into. Toyota charge $125 for diagnostic safety inspection that covers engine, brakes, transmission, etc. Should get them to inspect that? Thanks in advance for your thoughts |
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10-27-2008, 09:56 PM
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Friends: 37 | Re: use 2004 prius opinion Toyota says the battery should last ~180k miles...many people go MUCH further than that. Replacement is around $3000...about the same as a transmission in a regular car. It can be done for less with a salvage battery. No reason to think you couldn't get at least 100-200k miles more out of that car. If you're driving 80 miles a day it's probably mostly highway miles which is very easy on the battery. That said, $15k for a Prius w/ HOV seems a bit low...it's either a great deal or i'd be careful that this hasn't had a majr collision or something. This is a great first car, esp. for a long distance commuter. They're highly reliable. It's probably well worth the $125 for the peace of mind for the inspection...but I bet they don't find anything wrong...even the brakes are probably good for another 40-50k miles.
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10-27-2008, 10:23 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: use 2004 prius opinion efuso, I check car fax and return with a score of 96. he was the very 1st owner. Toyota Dealer say that the hybrid battery replacement cost 5k-7k? if it only 3k for replacement it actually not bad. I planning tomorrow to check out his car after work in the inner city of SF which I can't test it in the freeway since there heavy traffic. Is there anything interior or exterior for look through? |
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Friends: 8 | Re: use 2004 prius opinion Quote:
Toyota/Lexus/Scion Pressroom: Toyota Announces Price Reduction On Prius Hybrid Batteries Anyway, the HV battery warranty for CA and some other states is 10year/150,000miles. Ken@Japan | |
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10-28-2008, 01:43 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: use 2004 prius opinion Is there any idea how much the labor is to put in the hybrid battery? What other major maintenance would there be in the future? |
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I believe install is about $500. | |
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