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What 12v battery if you are about to sell the car?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Alphawolf, Dec 20, 2018.

  1. Alphawolf

    Alphawolf Member

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    If the car is up for sale but I want to give it a new battery, any advice on what an economical choice would be? I don't want to drop $200 on some Optima or something. Thanks
     
    #1 Alphawolf, Dec 20, 2018
  2. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Most Prius batteries will be in the $200-ish range.

    If the car is operating with the existing one, you may not want to change it.

    Cheapest from the store may be a Duracell at Batteries Plus.
     
    #2 ericbecky, Dec 21, 2018
  3. padroo

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    Are you on your original 12 V battery? Are you having some kind of problem with the battery you have now?

    If your battery isn't giving you a problem I would just leave it alone. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

    You could have it tested at a local parts store to give you an idea of its health.
     
    #3 padroo, Dec 21, 2018
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #4 JimboPalmer, Dec 21, 2018
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