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HV battery-rebuilt vs. 6yr old Toyota ?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusDadNoob, Aug 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

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  1. PriusDadNoob

    PriusDadNoob Junior Member

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    I have two Prii. One has a battery that is a Toyota installed replacement battery. It is six years old. The other Prius I have recently rebuilt the battery pack. It was a green bean battery that failed after two years. I’m trying to decide which Prius to sell and which to keep. The battery is my only variable.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 PriusDadNoob, Aug 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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    Green Bean is a rebuilt pack that is good for 3 month to 3 years, which is why they eliminated their lifetime warranty program.

    The original Toyota installed pack is good for a dozen years or longer so that's the one to keep.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Aug 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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    Really? Are they the same generation? If so, since swapping the batteries isn't that much work, I would next go over both cars and rate them without regard to the HV battery. Then move the battery if it makes sense to do so. Ditto for the 12V battery, keep whichever 12V is in the best shape.

    At the very least I would inspect them both thoroughly for rust, if you are in a part of the country where that is a problem. It would be silly to keep the car with a good battery and then have it suffer a major structural failure a week later.
     
    #3 pasadena_commut, Aug 6, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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    Agree with the above. If they are both Gen 2, each needs to be evaluated, disregarding the HV battery. Does either one have a failing brake actuator? Current air conditioning functionality? Body damage? Suspension problems? Tires? etc. or, which one do you just like more? Move the newer battery(ies), tires, etc to that car and keep it.
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Aug 6, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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    it depends on what kind of rebuild you did
     
    #5 bisco, Aug 6, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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