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Where to sell the battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by JimHs, Aug 15, 2016.

  1. JimHs

    JimHs Junior Member

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    I have an 05 that the gas engine has died in. Has hail damage too. Is there an aftermarket where I can sell the battery? If so where (I'm located in Colorado)? Thanks.
     
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    how many miles on her?
     
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    Craigslist or ebay
     
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    Your best bet is craigslist. On another note hook a fellow member up with your key fob so I can have a backup or two if you have two :)
     
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    If I remember correctly, it has around 140,000 miles.
     
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    What's a used battery sell for (roughly)?
     
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    Is it a core or in good working condition? We are looking for one to use at our shop here in CA. Are you willing to ship it? :)
     
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    If I Denver call Mile Hybrid Automotive.
    Else if Boulder call Boulder Hybrid.
    They may offer a token amount for your battery.
    Else sell it to a recycler.
     
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    The battery was fully functional when the gas engine through a rod a couple of months ago. As it is still in the car, I am just trying to determine the best way to get rid of the car. Am researching whether to sell the whole car or sell by parting out.
     
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    engines are cheap, are you sure you want to part with it?
     
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    Cheap? Where? It has hail dents too.
     
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    Search the Auto Parts section on Craigslist.
     
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    Ask around it may be a few thousand to put an engine in.
    You'll have to decide if it is worth it.
     
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    salvage yards, but yes, labor is more than the engine. if you do, put in a new tranny too. same labor.
     
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    As others have said, craigslist but I'll add put the whole car up for sale in the car section. Recycler/reseller types will be looking there. If you try to part it out, the good stuff will go first and you'll be left with a large POS on your property that no one wants. IOW, sell the battery and throw the rest of the car in for free!
     
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    Cheap? Where?
     
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    salvage yards. there are plenty of low mile wrecked gen 2's, and engines rarely need replacing.
     
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    You can get a used engine for $300. Paintless dent repair can get rid of hail dents.

    If you discount the car $1k to $2k you'll likely get someone to buy it.
     
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