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Value of a 2005 with 207k miles and failed hybrid battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by kiipii, Sep 4, 2016.

  1. kiipii

    kiipii New Member

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    Any advice on selling/salvaging a prius? We decided it wasn't worth replacing the hybrid battery as I certainly got my use out of the car, it's not in great shape cosmetically, and alignment is a little off at the moment anyways.

    We're in the DC area if that matters.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 kiipii, Sep 4, 2016
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    If you can find someone to do a module swap for you on craigslist cheap, you might be able to sell the car easier. It probably won't be a long lasting repair
     
    #2 JC91006, Sep 4, 2016
  3. Kevin_Denver

    Kevin_Denver Active Member

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    Should be worth at least $1000. I'd post to craigslist for $1700 or $1800 and see if you can sell it for $1200-1500. Most major cities have at least a few guys who are Prius repair experts and keep a few disabled Prii in their yards and then swap parts between them to create functional cars. One of these guys I'd image would be happy to get such a car for half off bluebook with a failed HV battery.
     
    #3 Kevin_Denver, Sep 4, 2016
  4. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    At$1500, someone would buy it and flip it for$2500 to $3000 with a module swap
     
    #4 JC91006, Sep 4, 2016
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