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Selling and a New AC

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by DanCole42, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. DanCole42

    DanCole42 New Member

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    My 2005 Prius has 110k on her.

    I need a new compressor and AC dryer/receiver. The dealership quoted me just under $1,900 installed. I can get the parts online for $800, but I'm unsure what the labor would be on the install.

    Any tips on getting the AC fixed?

    If I decided to *sell* her and get a Gen III, what would be a good price?

    She has a lot of scrapes on her sides and fenders from working in a too-tight parking garage, but other than that and the busted AC runs great.

    Would I be smart to get the AC fixed before selling?

    Thanks so much!
     
    #1 DanCole42, Mar 23, 2012
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i'm asking $9500. for 04 w/93,000. i don't know if anyone would appreciate that you spent 2 grande on a/c repair.
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 23, 2012
  3. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    It sounds like you have quite a beater. Fix the A/C only if you are going to keep the car, or if it causes HV isolation faults. You may want to explore having an independent shop fix it with a used part. Some possible places to call for quotes:

    Hillmuth Automotive (Maryland)
    Mac's Service Center in Ashland, Virginia
    Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV
     
    #3 seilerts, Mar 24, 2012
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    Maybe an independent A/C shop...
     
    #4 css28, Mar 24, 2012
  5. sktn77a

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    If you are selling it, get the A/C fixed but as cheaply as possible. Certainly not $2000! You should be able to get remanufactured/used parts replaced for $400-$600 at an independent auto A/C shop.
     
    #5 sktn77a, Mar 27, 2012
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