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Featured LA area HVB supplier review?

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Gypsy62, Apr 27, 2018.

  1. Gypsy62

    Gypsy62 Junior Member

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    I'm considering purchasing a reconditioned HVB for my recently purchased/toasted '05 from a Los Angeles area biz calling itself:
    "PriusPower"
    Anybody heard of them? Experiences?
    $495 w/6month warranty
    $695 w/12month.
    (Additional $400/core charge, if applicable).
    They will deliver free within LA area.
    Tempted, but obviously a warranty means nothing if the product is inferior to begin with.
    Time and hassle=$$$.

    Anyone?
    Thanks.
     
    #1 Gypsy62, Apr 27, 2018
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    If the 05 has low miles, just buy a new battery. Refurbished batteries will not be reliable
     
    #2 JC91006, Apr 27, 2018
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!

    'obviously, warranty means nothing'. you got it. can you diy?
     
    #3 bisco, Apr 27, 2018
  4. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    A new battery with NEW cells is around $3,000 installed. Give or take a few hundred dollars.

    So when I hear you can buy a battery pack for $509 to $600, common sense says "sounds too good to be true".

    If you don't need a relaible car and only drive very short distances from home or your mechanic then maybe a USED battery at this price makes sense.

    Because the USED battery will fail wyears before a NEW one ever will.

    Buyer beware.
    Trust your gut.
     
    #4 ericbecky, Apr 28, 2018
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