2006 Prius 82,000 Miles Dying Hybrid Battery

It would cost you around $2,500- to $3,000 for a New hybrid battery to be installed. Depending on where you are located.

If you were closer I would buy the car from you in a heartbeat. That car has plenty of life left. A couple hundred thousand miles more.

Beyond the battery, my guess is this is a pretty reliable car.

Call me to discuss options. 608-729-4082
I have a couple of other questions.

And if you are interested in fixing it, I may be able to help you find a reputable independent shop.
You definitely want to make sure the car is properly diagnosed.

I just had a customer car today that was told they needed a new battery for $3,000. But guess what? That was not the case. A $250 computer plus some labor was all that was needed.

 

How much longer do you want to keep it?

I bought an 06 with super low miles (original owner was retired) and had to replace the dead HV battery at 50k miles back in 2017. I went with a new Toyota pack as I wanted a reliable car for several more years.

 

If you were closer, I'd buy it - unless you're a smoker....sight unseen.

In other words....yes.
It's worth fixing!!

PS.....HOW exactly do you know that the battery is "dying?"
If this condition that was diagnosed by the same person who offered you $2500 for your car OR makes their living ripp---er, I mean selling cars, then I would immediately get a second opinion!

I do not doubt that you're due for a new battery, but I'm suspicious about the diagnosis without codes...towtrucks....etc.
DEAD......yeah.
DYING?.....I want to know more here....

 

Thought so.

Gee....and they were even generous enough to offer you substantially less than your car is probably worth....at an establishment that PROFITS from........selling cars.

Like I said....
Hmmmmm.

Here's the deal:

if you're looking for an excuse to saddle yourself with car payments - or - you're not really motivated by money and you have plenty to spare?

Yeah....
Trade the car in.

However (comma!) if I were you, I'd consider putting a reconditioned battery into your G2 - or even an OEM (factory) battery....but I would lean away from using the establishment that gave you the diagnosis that prompted this thread.

You live in Caly.
You have other options.

...juuuuust sayin.

PS.
Post pictures of your car.
If it's as clean as I think it might be......you might get a better offer even in this one thread on this one forum than the dealer is hoping for.

What's the KBB value?

 

Got a chance to speak to the OP.
Pointed her in the direction of Avi at Hybrid Fix in Los Angeles if she is interested in getting a diagnostic or to fix.
Great guy. Super knowledgeable and honest.

 

Prius People helping Prius people.

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Hope we get to find out how this story ends......

 

Are you sure about the mileage, that drivers seat is pretty warn!

 

With the low miles and a new battery it will go 300k miles. Prius like to be driven, the low miles is actually a bad thing for the battery. I would fix it and drive it.

 

@2k1Toaster can sell you brand new battery cells for $1600. They are pretty easy to install. They'll last about 10 years if not more.

 

Definitely worth fixing. If it's only driven short distances, that could explain the rapid wear on just that part of the driver's seat.

Eight miles each way is kind of hard on any car since the exhaust system might not get dry. And it's rough on mileage because the engine is cold for most of the drive. So, while you won't get the best fuel economy commuting such short distances with a Prius, you'll get even worse with a non-hybrid.

If you're still happy with it, I'd recommend fixing it and continuing to drive it. It will last a LOT longer. If you're tired of it, then I'd say it's smart to fix it and sell it.