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Buying 07 Prius with a dead battery

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by darlingsweet, Jun 4, 2018.

  1. darlingsweet

    darlingsweet New Member

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    I'm looking at maybe buying an 07 prius with a dead hybrid battery and was wondering if it would be worth it? They're asking 2500 for it, but I think I can negotiate to be a bit cheaper considering that it's also at 171,000 miles though everything else looks to be in pretty good condition on the car.
    If it is I was curious if y'all had any recs for places to get a good inexpensive replacement battery in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 darlingsweet, Jun 4, 2018
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!
    how can you tell what all is wrong with the car without a working hybrid battery?
    if you buy it, will you put in a new or rebuilt battery?

    you can start a conversation with member eric becky, our local expert in madison, wi. he might know someone closer.

    all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 5, 2018
  3. JC91006

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    Unless you know how to do DIY repairs, I'd recommend you not buy this car. It'll require a minimum new battery at $2000+ and more money if other problems present itself
     
    #3 JC91006, Jun 5, 2018
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  4. 09Prius2

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    I've bought priuses with good batteries for $500.

    For over 2 grand everything needs to be working.

    You'll spend more than what you paid for the car to get it running.
     
    #4 09Prius2, Jun 5, 2018
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