2006 Prius needs hybrid battery. Replace battery or sell as is?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by March, Jul 20, 2015.

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  1. JTM2955

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    Get the HV battery from Toyota, say that you got a new Persona. Fix the AC. Then market your vehicle for $6000. If they offer $5000, take it. (For Sale: 2006 Prius- New AC, New HV Battery, low mileage, Michelin Defenders, one owner $6000 obo Call xxx-xxx-xxxx). See what develops.JTM

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  2. SageBrush

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    Judging from what Beachbumm and OP said, he way not have the 2000+ dollars to repair the car and then sell it. Someone is going to profit nicely --- probably the dealer.
     
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    Agreed SageBrush. Just DON'T want to see him give it away.

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    I don't know anything about A/C repairs but some are not cheap.
    He may do better by trying to sell the car here on PC. We at least know a bargain Prius when we see it.
     
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  5. JTM2955

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    I do know about A/C repairs. Some are easy, others not so much. New compressor is easily over a grand plus labor. But, think about it. Would you buy a Prius with no A/C? Only in Alaska or Hawaii.

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    That was my point actually. His profit from fixing the car and selling is uncertain until he knows the A/C repair cost.
     
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    I don't know about Alaska, but A/C certainly is required in Hawaii especially with the high humidity level.
     
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    According to my wife, you really don't need it there. And for years you could do the heater delete in Hawaii. Now, could you do without A/C in Alaska? J/K ok

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    AC repair cost is $1,900 at dealer.
     
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    Are they replacing the compressor? Did they give you an itemized list? Just wondering what cost so much, other than the compressor.

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    That was for replacing the AC evaporator. I don't have the itemized list in front of me.
     
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    Then that would be reasonable. You're the first person I have heard of getting an evaporator. I hope this is not a trend.

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    Maybe I should check with the dealer again if that's an unusual repair
     
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    I would, what do you have to lose but time and money. March, is your car still under warranty?

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    No, its not under warranty.
     
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    Darn, I would get a second opinion. Did they dye the system? Fluorescent dye can "prove" where the leak may be.

    I find it unusual that here on Prius Chat, to my knowledge, I have heard of compressor failure but no evaporator failure.

    Be careful, March. Misdiagnosed problems are out there. Let us know and good luck. Stay cool! If you can...

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