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12 Volt Battery Suppliers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by SlyCorona, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. SlyCorona

    SlyCorona Junior Member

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    I live in Connecticut; have a 2005 Prius with 187,000 miles. The 12 volt battery has never given me a problem but its 7 years old so I believe I am on barrowed time and winter is approaching. I know it's a vented battery and the dealer cost was around $250. To me this is very expensive for a small 12 volt battery.

    1) Does anyone sell a vented aftermarket battery?
    2) Has anyone bought a dealer battery over the internet at a much better price?

    All advice is appreciated.
     
    #1 SlyCorona, Sep 12, 2012
  2. Patrick Wong

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    1) Optima - many posts about that.

    2) I believe that you will find that the dealers which accept Internet orders will not ship the battery because it is considered a hazardous substance.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Sep 12, 2012
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #3 JimboPalmer, Sep 12, 2012
  4. Mike Mc

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    Advance Auto was shipping the Optima...their packaging was absolutely terrible though. The box I got mine in was punched full of holes from the terminals.
     
    #4 Mike Mc, Sep 13, 2012
  5. jdenenberg

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    There is a CT dealer that often runs a 12v battery sale - $180 installed. They are not my favorite dealer, but this is a good deal on the OE battery at Colonial Toyota in Milford CT. Check their web site to see if the sale price is currently available.

    I had them install an OE 12v battery in my Son-in-Law's Prius and it was fine. I installed the drop-in replacement Optima Yellow Top in my 2004 Prius for a bit less, but the installation was not included.

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    #5 jdenenberg, Sep 13, 2012
  6. Avi's Advanced Automotive

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    I recommend you not think of the $250 you would be spending but rater how much your Prius saves you. While it is twice that a conventional battery would cost, spending that every seven years isn't so bad.
     
    #6 Avi's Advanced Automotive, Sep 13, 2012
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