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Marthe48

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53. I have a 2008 Prius

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 07:10 PM

Nov 2022

closing in on 100,000 miles, which is how long the battery is said to last. But some owners say their battery is still good at over 150,000. My car is doing great, no symptoms of a dying battery. The last time I checked, it was around $3000.00 to replace the battery. That is more affordable than buying a different used car for $20,000.00. The Prius is a hybrid, and if the battery fails, it'll keep running on gas, just not as economical. And it does need a regular 8 volt battery, whch has to be replaced every few years.

I'm taking my car in to the shop tomorrow. The muffler strap rusted through. While they're fixing that, I'll have them check the undercarriage and if it looks good, I'll hang on to it, just keep it maintained. It might be the last car I own, getting close to retiring from driving

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I can't see myself buying an e.v.knowing that in 8 years I'll have to pay upto 10,000 [View all] Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 OP

That's what Prius owners were told (only it was supposedly several thousand $$) but with some hlthe2b Nov 2022 #1

Good points, however a Prius is not an EV, it's a hybrid Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #7

When my '02 Prius batteries died MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #11

Did you end up scrapping it? MichMan Nov 2022 #37

I wanted to get it declared totaled MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #55

... hlthe2b Nov 2022 #12

I'd like to add: even if the battery goes bad, it's kot the whole thing... Volaris Nov 2022 #52

Good to know, thanks. I'd researched 3rd party battery options years ago but hlthe2b Nov 2022 #54

They will probably just trade it in and let the next owner deal with it MichMan Nov 2022 #2

That thought occurred to me but who would by it knowing Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #19

I bought one in 2021 MissB Nov 2022 #3

I'm dealing with it by Disaffected Nov 2022 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Meadowoak Nov 2022 #14

No one is changing engines or transmissions at 8 years. Angleae Nov 2022 #22

New Engines In 8 Years? ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #25

Big heavy vans expect to replace transmission at 125-175k ish JT45242 Nov 2022 #32

I've owned 20+ vehicles in my lifetime newdayneeded Nov 2022 #33

My car is 20 yo and has nearly 500,000 Kms on it. Disaffected Nov 2022 #34

City driving only? Not anymore. tinrobot Nov 2022 #42

I was just talking about limiting to city driving Disaffected Nov 2022 #43

I really like it. tinrobot Nov 2022 #49

I was considering a Lexus 450h, if I'm not mistaken you can buy an aftermarket battery pack for dem4decades Nov 2022 #5

Battery prices will be much lower 8 years from now. Cattledog Nov 2022 #6

We're on the verge the next generation battery technology entering the market Victor_c3 Nov 2022 #23

Yeah, Toyota Disaffected Nov 2022 #35

Huh inthewind21 Nov 2022 #8

Tesla batteries IbogaProject Nov 2022 #9

Your typical Tesla suffers minimal capacity loss over time. There are rentals with 300K-400K miles kysrsoze Nov 2022 #16

Speaking of Tesla battery BS, Disaffected Nov 2022 #44

General internet search which is why I wanted to ask owners Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #20

Not for the Aptera solar ev masmdu Nov 2022 #10

I can't see myself buying a new or slightly used car ever. Full stop. hunter Nov 2022 #13

We were forced to buy a different car as WhiteTara Nov 2022 #24

And hybrids have by far the least overall carbon footprint Disaffected Nov 2022 #38

Using those numbers (8yrs, $10K), and using the numbers from this article for energy costs, RockRaven Nov 2022 #15

...and oil changes, and coolant changes,... ret5hd Nov 2022 #18

I have been told it's a myth. I think you have to check that out librechik Nov 2022 #17

That's why I wanted to ask owner what their experience was Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #21

When I buy EV I'm going to be sure the vehicle is self charging with the alternator librechik Nov 2022 #29

Lol thanks.... fixed it Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #47

No, no. It's True ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #36

Your intuition ForgedCrank Nov 2022 #26

Kia has a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty Jose Garcia Nov 2022 #27

I believe the battery is 7 years. nt LexVegas Nov 2022 #28

My EV is 8.5 years old... BlueCheeseAgain Nov 2022 #30

Battery life is 10-12 years on most models right now Johnny2X2X Nov 2022 #39

I can't get over the prices period iemanja Nov 2022 #31

Yea I can't afford it either I just couldn't see an advantage other than an environental one Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #46

Ford Maverick starts at $21,000, hybrid standard NickB79 Nov 2022 #56

I can't drive a truck iemanja Nov 2022 #57

It's a really small truck NickB79 Nov 2022 #58

everyone's. Wifes 2007 Camry Hybris has 210,000 miles Iwasthere Nov 2022 #40

Not an issue. My last EV saw maybe a 5-10% drop in range after 8 years. tinrobot Nov 2022 #41

Thank you .,.. nt Fullduplexxx Nov 2022 #45

your maintenance cost evaluation needs to include all the costs Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #48

EV maintenance expenses are nearly nothing hurl Nov 2022 #50

kicking back to the top. n/t ChazII Nov 2022 #51

I have a 2008 Prius Marthe48 Nov 2022 #53

I love the idea of hopefully buying an EV in the next few years. flvegan Nov 2022 #59

It doesn't matter much if you fast charge or slow charge. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #62

People who live in Karma13612 Nov 2022 #60

That has nothing to do with batteries. Voltaire2 Nov 2022 #61

How much do you pay for gas over 8 years? JHB Nov 2022 #63

My husband's been working close to home for 5 years now Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #67

That might actually be a factor. If you're using a car that little... JHB Nov 2022 #69

I've never had that problem. yardwork Nov 2022 #64

I have a 10-year old Lincoln hybrid bif Nov 2022 #65

How old is your current car? MineralMan Nov 2022 #66

I drive them until maintenance costs get close to a car payment Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #68