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Prius OEM battery (Japan) Make me an offer..

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by project_tl, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. project_tl

    project_tl Junior Member

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    Hey Guys,

    I just changed my battery on my 06 Prius to an optima. There is nothing wrong with my regular battery, but I just wanted the upgrade. I have a prius with Smart Key, so it is a larger battery. It would be a nice upgrade for a non-smart key car, or you can just keep it as a spare. If you want it, make me an offer.

    I live in South Hamilton, Massachusetts
    (prefer someone local)
     
    #1 project_tl, Feb 17, 2011
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    No offense, but the market for used, 5+ year old batteries is pretty slim ;)
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Feb 17, 2011
  3. SageBrush

    SageBrush Senior Member

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    :) What he ^^ said
     
    #3 SageBrush, Feb 17, 2011
  4. project_tl

    project_tl Junior Member

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    Yeah I understand that, I am not looking to make money off this, I just want it to used rather than thrown away. Thought it might be a more green option that battery recycling.
     
    #4 project_tl, Feb 18, 2011
  5. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    You could probably drop it off at a dealership, or other recycling depot around your town. Some people routinely replace their battery, every 2, 3, or 4 years, just treating it like a consumable, like changing the motor oil. In particular cops, ambulance etc, with reliability being paramount. The battery may be totally functional, but they still change it, just as insurance.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Feb 18, 2011
  6. project_tl

    project_tl Junior Member

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    If I understand correctly, battery recycling is good, but is not 100% efficient. I don't know if I am making too big a deal out of this, but I guess I am trying to reduce waste. Sending it to be recycled was in the back of my mind, but I guess it is the best way to go.

    Thanks for the input.
     
    #6 project_tl, Feb 18, 2011
  7. HighBreed

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    If you were just close by, I'd get your battery. I still have the original on my 04 and yours is newer. I know what you're saying.
     
    #7 HighBreed, Feb 27, 2011
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