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Is Prius a 10 year automobile?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by dhedges, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. Jaquimo

    Jaquimo Paraglider, Prius glider...

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  2. theSaj

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    @usnavystgc - I apologize, I was very stressed at time of posting. I feel that there were a number of repairs that were unusual or defect of design. And you're right, Toyota really isn't responsible for the issues I've had with our local dealer. I shouldn't pass the rudeness on.

    My wife called me out on it too... :rolleyes:

    So just wanted to apologize for being an ornery.

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  3. bobofky

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    My experience is that time is the major factor in batterry life. I purchased my 2001 Prius in October 2003 when it had 17,000 miles. In January 2009 the battery failed at 197,000 miles. My mechanic replaced it with a new battery from Toyota for < $2,000. My sister-in-law bought a 2001 Prius in 2005 with 40,000 miles. In September 2009 the battery failed at 127,000 miles. My mechanic replaced the battery for about $100 less than mine becaue the battery price had dropped during 2009.

    I think that this explains why the hybrid warranty went from 10yrs or 100,000 miles on the Gen1 to 8 yrs or 100,000 miles on the Gen2.