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Originally Posted by rshaw125
Replacement batteries are no where near $2000. This vehicle could be a great deal for a resourceful person.
If you believe in aftermarket rebuilt batteries, sure. But if you have done your homework on how the process works, you will realize that it is not a viable option if you need the car to be reliable.
Originally Posted by madRiver
Honestly not sure. How much money does person have on hand beyond $2600 +$1000 from dump it to buy something else?
They have a new-ish car, just not as fuel efficient. This is their second car.
Originally Posted by CR94
Originally Posted by The Critic
Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson
My Stealership currently replace the 12 volt battery with a 84 month battery for $129 installed. ...
Those promos usually exclude the Prius 12v battery; the dealer's cost on them is well past $150. ...
In my Prius I have over 4 years on an AGM U1-size battery that cost $65 new, including shipping. So far, so good.
Yes, but for me, I cannot recommend 12V batteries that are not specified for the application. My "cost" on the proper-sized 12V battery is $174.
Originally Posted by vw7674
I gotta see this $2,000 brake actuator. : )
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Genuine-Toyota-2006-2009-Prius-ABS-Actuator-Pump-Assembly-44500-47141/254204913494?hash=item3b2fcb2756:g:vtcAAOSw9P9cyZa6:sc:USPSPriority!98126!US!-1
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~actuator~assy~brake~44500-47090.html?Make=Toyota&Model=Prius&Year=2004&Submodel=&Filter=()&Location=brake-tube-clamp,,44510
The price varies by VIN, but labor time for install is a few hours so you're looking at a minimum of $2K.
Replacement batteries are no where near $2000. This vehicle could be a great deal for a resourceful person.
If you believe in aftermarket rebuilt batteries, sure. But if you have done your homework on how the process works, you will realize that it is not a viable option if you need the car to be reliable.
Originally Posted by madRiver
Honestly not sure. How much money does person have on hand beyond $2600 +$1000 from dump it to buy something else?
They have a new-ish car, just not as fuel efficient. This is their second car.
Originally Posted by CR94
Originally Posted by The Critic
Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson
My Stealership currently replace the 12 volt battery with a 84 month battery for $129 installed. ...
Those promos usually exclude the Prius 12v battery; the dealer's cost on them is well past $150. ...
In my Prius I have over 4 years on an AGM U1-size battery that cost $65 new, including shipping. So far, so good.
Yes, but for me, I cannot recommend 12V batteries that are not specified for the application. My "cost" on the proper-sized 12V battery is $174.
Originally Posted by vw7674
I gotta see this $2,000 brake actuator. : )
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Genuine-Toyota-2006-2009-Prius-ABS-Actuator-Pump-Assembly-44500-47141/254204913494?hash=item3b2fcb2756:g:vtcAAOSw9P9cyZa6:sc:USPSPriority!98126!US!-1
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~actuator~assy~brake~44500-47090.html?Make=Toyota&Model=Prius&Year=2004&Submodel=&Filter=()&Location=brake-tube-clamp,,44510
The price varies by VIN, but labor time for install is a few hours so you're looking at a minimum of $2K.
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