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Hybrid Battery used to cost ~ $8k in 2001?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by cycledrum, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. cycledrum

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    Was talking to a Toyota service advisor the other day. He recalled the Prius hybrid battery used to cost about $8,000 in 2001, claiming that prices have come down a lot and should continue to do so.

    Any truth to that?
     
    #1 cycledrum, Sep 12, 2009
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    people have beeen getting them for about 2000.00
     
    #2 Sandy, Sep 12, 2009
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    Sandy is that just for the cost of the battery? Or does 2000.00 cover battery and labor?

    Joe
     
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    just the battery only, at least this is for my 2001 when I replace the battey in 2006. That's the US price though, the Canadian price is aorund $1000 more.
     
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    The earliest price I know, from the 2001 Prius parts list, was USD$4823.41 The associated computer, often said to require co-replacement, was $1100.34 Ah those were the days...

    Whether the price dropped gradually or in one/few steps, I don't know, but about $2300 is today new price. (Battery and ECU together, right?)

    R&R labor seems to be whatever 'they' can get away with, frankly. Spoz to be a 1.8 hr job after rear seat and luggage trim removal.
     
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    My main battery died in 2006. I remember the dealer telling me the replacement cost for the battery itself would have been over $3500 (it was replaced under warranty, so I didn't have to pay it).

    So I guess it has been coming down gradually.
     
    #6 sarahsoo, Sep 14, 2009
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