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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    Good to know, that's not far from me. Maybe they'll have a decent price on a brake job.
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    Thanks for that info. The guy that came out to swap out my battery taught me how to do it, and said it isn't a bad tool to invest in, because then...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    276K and my transaxle finally went

    If I had tools, I'd be all over that, I fix this n that around my house, I'm pretty mechanically inclined for a girl. LOL. Not sure I trust myself...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    That's great and all, but I honestly would not know the first thing to do with it. Maybe I should learn if I plan on driving these for the rest of...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I think I'm going to buy some time with this one, because my plan all along was to trade up to a gen 3. This just happened before I was ready....
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I am aware of them, but yes, North Orange County, CA. There's a place in Upland, 20 minutes away that will come to you. They do require you have...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    The issue is I would buy a newer one in a heartbeat, but I'm a tad strapped for a down payment at the moment. Timing is all wrong. Looking for the...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    Let me rephrase that...trust your experiences with these things and what you did to solve your issues ;)
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    You 're not an oddball! I'm right there with you. In researching the prices of a new battery, transaxle, engine, etc. I'm finding that replacing...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    Is the brake actuator what's making the weird chirping noise at stops intermittently? I trust any of you far more than a dealer. I want to be...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I agree, I need to get the codes read. I have started it daily and done a loop around my block. The brakes are not regenerating the battery, nor...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I'm leaning towards this. I really love life without a car payment. It's allowed me to work freelance for the last 3 years! However, one needs a...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    276K and my transaxle finally went

    I'm curious how much it was to do the brakes, shocks and plugs, mine needs this as well as a new battery.
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I just feel like putting 5 grand into it and then maybe having something else major go down is too risky. On the other hand the gas mileage on...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2007 with a dead traction battery, is it worth buying a new one?

    I agree. all valid points. I had an accident at work that kept me from working for a year. But I agree. Currently searching a late model used non...
    Post by: stephanie_elise, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum