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New battery vs conditioned battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Erinsgarden, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. Erinsgarden

    Erinsgarden New Member

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    I just learned that I need a new battery on my 2007 Prius. The dealer cost for a new one is $4000.00! Is it worth it to just do it, or should I condition the battery instead? My triangle with exclamation mark inside is lit up along with a circle with exclamation mark, engine icon, and some letters, I think VSC or something like that. Also, how far can I drive it once the warning lights go on? Thanks for your help and suggestions!
     
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    how many miles on your car?
     
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    Best practice is new Toyota batt if you can swing it. Refurbs less reliable and you'll be back. Based on your miles, we will suggest techniques to negotiate with Toyota.
     
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  4. Erinsgarden

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    About 165,000 miles

    Thanks for the advise! How do you negotiate with the dealer for a better price? Tips? I've no experience doing it.
     
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    If you have already brought the car to the dealer for diagnostics, just have them service manager request a goodwill warranty through Toyota HQ for you.
     
    #6 JC91006, Apr 3, 2016
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    Also haggle the price down to 2070 (HV Battery) + labor (400-550) + tax. Also, if the price includes a new hybrid battery computer, decline this as they very rarely fail, just have them transfer all the parts they need from your old battery.
     
    #7 dolj, Apr 3, 2016
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