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  1. Joe88

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    I bought a 2007 Prius from a Toyota dealership in late August 2016. It is currently at just under 169k mileage.

    I recently got a code p0a80. I was assured by the dealership the battery would last much longer than this.

    The dealership is saying they can replace the pack for $4,800. This is totally out of my price range especially considering I still owe over $3,000 on the car.

    Are there cheaper options in the Los Angeles area?

    Thank you
     
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    Talked to Toyota hq extensively. The only thing they will offer is money towards a refurbished battery.
     
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    What would your cost be OTD?
     
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    4800-1300 so around but 3500. I'm sure it would end up being closer to 4K.
     
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    that sounds wrong. if they are offering money toward a refurbished battery, you should be able to find soothing for $500.

    you need to call around, and even look for a mech who will install a battery.

    i can't believe a dealership would sell a 10 year old car.o_O
     
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    Yeah I'm frankly a bit shocked at toyota's response. I wasn't necessarily expecting a free replacement but every agent I've spoken to has been very disappointing.

    I bought it at Culver City Toyota in sept 2016.

    I have a case number with Toyota but I'm already at wits end with their customer service
     
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    are they offering you $1,300.?
     
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    They offered a refurbished battery for $4800 and after I complained they offered $1300 to put towards that. So $3500 for a refurbished battery. (I'm rounding down for simplicity)
     
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    can you clarify please? you called toyota customer service, (not the dealer) and they offered you a refurbished battery for $4,800.?
     
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    The whole idea of refurbished battery from Toyota is a but different.
    But we are expecting a new OEM batt to be in the range $2500. Not sure Toyota Refurb.
    Then maybe $1000 installation. But often you can do better.
    Since you bought from a Toyota dealer, it was worth a shot.
    Sounds like highball cost from dealer, but not sure scope of work.
    This might be a case where you back off and try Dorman or other refurb.
     
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    Sorry if I'm being confusing. I'm typing this on a phone screen. And thanks for your interest.

    I brought the car in for servicing at the dealership where I purchased it. A few hours later the tech told me the battery was shot and gave me the problem code. He told me to wait a few minutes while he looked into estimates. Returned a little later and said the best offer was $4800.

    I called Toyota hq later that night, thanks to advice from this site. They gave me a claim number and made an offer via email yesterday. They would give me $1300 to put towards that dealership repair. They didn't specify exactly how they would give me this money but I assumed it would just be deducted from the repair bill.

    I called in today to find out if this battery would be new or refurbished. The agent didn't know but contacted me later to say refurbished.
     
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    thanks. i still think your best bet is to shop around, get your bet price, and ask toyota to apply the credit. $4,800. is way high, especially for refurbished.
     
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    $1300 off is pretty good in this case, but the $4800 base price is the killer...if it was $3300 before credit ($2000 OTD) that would be good.. So you can delay until you get the price you want, or go away and get a Dorman or something. There are Prii battery installers members here (mostly from TX unfort) but they may be able to offer some insights on costs.
     
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    Unfortunately pretty much all of this is out of my price range. The whole rationale behind buying a Toyota certified Prius was avoiding expensive maintanance- at least for a couple years. I just regret getting the car. Live and learn. No more Toyota or hybrids.
     
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    Hello everyone. First post newbie here. I am also in Long Beach, California. My 2006 Prius just died on me. Looks like Traction Battery. All lights on, no power, big red triangle.

    Dealer says it's out of warranty. I say they are wrong. My car was made in June 2006. So, must have been sold later. A one year warranty would expire in June 2007. So my reasoning is my ten years isn't up yet. It should be over in 3 months. My mileage is at 143,490.

    Is my math wrong?
     
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    welcome!
    it's 10 years from first registration. even if you are just out, call toyota, they might cover you. all the best!(y)
     
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    on top of selling a 10 year old car, they certified it?:eek: did you tell toyota this? something smells bad.
     
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    call avi at hybrid fix in LA, he's a member and very sharp.
     
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    Thank you. :)

    I'm thinking I still have a few months left. I'll try calling Toyota in the morning. If it isn't under warranty I can round up a good used one from a friend. I would rather have a new one though, if possible.:D
     
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