I've just been informed that my Hybrid battery needs replacing. I'm not impressed, as my car is 6 months out of warranty, and when I asked this question at purchase, I was told this rarely happens. Well it's happened. Here in Australia I have been quoted $4500 to replace with a new one ot $2500 for reconditioned. As my car is worthless at the moment I guess I have to choose an option and sell at a loss. I have learned my lesson. Always sell while still in the warranty period. I won't be buying from Toyota again. I love my Prius, but they have not looked after me on this. Prius iTech, 2007, 147,000 kms.
understood. it's no fun being the guy who gets the bullet in russian roulette. it was a great experiment that failed. all the best with your next vehicle!
hi sorry to hear this happened to you, I picked up a couple cars in the last 6 months with dead batteries, I know its not what you want to hear but in reality 9 years for any battery is a good innings
