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Do I jump ship on my 2007 Prius? ABS Actuator defective....

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by MarcusW., Nov 27, 2015.

  1. MarcusW.

    MarcusW. New Member

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    Help! Two days ago, the local dealership diagnosed my 2007 Prius (so far trouble-free) with an internal leak in my ABS Actuator Assembly. It's a $1,800 part and $900 labor/rest of parts, etc. for a total go $2,700. I have 108,000 on the car and no extended warranty. Without dwelling on "should have bought an extended warranty," what should I do? I absolutely cannot afford that price. Should I shop around for a different shop, even though I paid them the diagnostic fee? Should I trade in the car? For a new, a lease? Help!
     
    #1 MarcusW., Nov 27, 2015
  2. Munpot42

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    Shop around for another repair shop, it is a virtual guarenty, that no one's quote will be higher than the dealer. Don't give up on that car at 108 it still has life left in it.
     
    #2 Munpot42, Nov 27, 2015
  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Marcus it is unfortunate we have to meet under these circumstances. Brake actuator replacement in pictures | PriusChat shows a brake actuator replacement. The parts price might be a bit high but the bottom line is it ain't cheap.

    What are the symptoms? How long do be believe you can continue driving the car? I wouldn't sink $2700 into repairs because sooner rather than later something else is going to be needed. I'd buy a 2015. Leasing is almost never a good idea.
     
    #3 JimN, Nov 27, 2015
  4. bisco

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    how about a salvage unit and indy repair shoppe?
     
    #4 bisco, Nov 27, 2015
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