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Sold Prius Optima Battery

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by DemonicZ, Oct 4, 2012.

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  1. DemonicZ

    DemonicZ New Member

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    I'm selling a gently used Prius replacement battery with approximately 1 month of use. I am selling it because I ended up trading in my 05 for a 2010 Prius
    The Specs on the battery are in the below link:DS46B24R YELLOWTOP® Prius® Auxiliary Battery 8171-767 :: OPTIMA® Batteries

    The only things missing from this battery are:
    -The carrying strap
    -Plastic covers over the terminal posts

    I would prefer not to ship this item and if you're local to Lansdale, Pa (Philadelphia Area) I can help you install it.
    Asking $100 or will trade for 2010 rear privacy cover
     
  2. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    A good salvaged MFD can be purchased for about $400 and can be installed by anyone in about 45 minutes. MFD problems are not a reason to give up on a Gen2 Prius.

    See: Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV

    I was able to repair my 2004 MFD after educating myself thanks to the Hobbit's great postings and spent $31 for tools and about 2 hours labor.

    JeffD
     
  3. SageBrush

    SageBrush Senior Member

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    What did the new Prius cost ? $20k ?
    That is one expensive MFD replacement ;)
     
  4. DemonicZ

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    Hey Jeff,

    I apologize if I came off as trying to bash the Gen2 and think it is a great car. My intention when purchasing it 8 months ago was to have a commuter car for work (new job, 100 mile roundtrip) and it quickly became the car I took everywhere.

    The MFD was only part of my reason for trading in the gen2, had that MFD been the only issue I would have looked into a salvage unit or hobbits approach. My intention for posting the comment about the MFD was to (attempt to) add credibility to the 1 month duration of use.
     
  5. DemonicZ

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    Hey SageBrush,

    Ended up being $16.5 for a 2010 Four with 38K miles, but yea still one expensive MFD, haha. I pass a toyota dealer on my way home from work and I slowly saw the price drop from $23k over the last few months. What can I say it was an impulse buy and i've been very happy with it...

    On the bright side, someone can get a good deal on a replacement battery ;)
     
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    PM replied
     
  8. DemonicZ

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    Battery has been sold
     
  9. pjw3

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    I can pick it up in a few weeks, unless you are coming to DC. I will be driving DC to NW CT.
     
  10. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    FYI, the battery has been sold (see the post above you)
     
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