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  1. GuamKelly

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    Got a battery with all new cells and a 48 month warranty from Greentec Auto for $1750 (plus refundable core charge of $500). Watched a Youtube video to see how it all comes apart.

    Remarkably easy, took under three hours (including tool searches and runs back inside to re-check the video). I think I could do another in half the time.

    Saved about $2500 vs having the Dealer do it.

    They also offer installation in some areas, but, um, not on Guam.
     
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    Thank you for sharing about yet another option!

    moto g(7) power ?
     
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    What did it cost to ship that brick to Guam?
     
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    Cool!
    What do we know about their cells?
     
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    That ocean freight was about $90.
     
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    A bargain. Probably couldn't air freight it due to the nature of the battery making it HAZMAT.
     
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    Right. I have to ship the old one back. Freight will just about eat up the core deposit by the time I send it back to California and they apply $150 surface freight, but I'm fine with that, knowing it won't end up in a landfill. Anyone else interested in trying this company, just know ahead that they'll deliver the battery to you for free within CONUS, but you'll pay a flat $150 to return the core.
     
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    newpriusbarreries.com doesn't have a core charge. Same price.
    $1600 delivered to your door and no other charges.......
     
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    I didn't see that he was in Guam..... still would have been cheaper with newpriusbatteries.com
     
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    Are the cells actually new? I was under the impression new OEM style cells could only be purchased through Toyota.
     
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    Thank you for sharing that hidden tidbit!
     
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    This. What do you think happens to those returned cores. Still, keep good thoughts; carefully rebuilt batteries can work out.
     
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    Those cannot be OEM new cells because they are only available from Toyota dealers.
    If it contains the cheaper clone of @2k1Toaster 's cylindrical cells, they have a limited capacity.
     
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    I assume that you had to take the green cover off during installation. If so, What did the cells look like? Rectangular slabs or tubes?

    Edit: Looks like tubular cells, found this on their web site:

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    Their web site offers batteries with rebuilt as well as new cells, so they would have a use for the old cells. The $1750 is clearly the battery that they claim has new cells. To me, their most sketchy claim is for "remanufactured hybrid battery pack with high capacity cells" for $1550.
     
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    Trouble is, we don't know for sure that another company can't source high quality cells like Toaster does.
     
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    Except, they have additional labor involved in addition to the shipping costs that comprise the bulk on @2k1Toaster 's price.They use lower quality cells in order to make a profit.
     
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    No, I did not remove the cover -- now I'm curious and wish I had, but am not eager to tear it all apart again. I will say though, the battery in the V was much easier to remove and install than the gen 2. I'm considering selling it and getting a non-hybrid anyhow, because we've both retired and don't drive all that much any more, and the car will sit idle for extended periods when we travel off island.


     
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    I may be missing something here but I don't see how a non-hybrid would be an advantage? Won't you still need to add a fuel stabilizer for anything more than 3 months plus a 12volt battery minder? The HV battery can sit for upwards of a year with no effect. I've installed Cardone batteries as old as 6 months that are still going. Cardone recommends rotating stock at 12 months.
     
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