Hybrid battery replacement cost

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#11

05-21-2008, 06:35 AM

GeekGal

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Re: Hybrid battery replacement cost

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Originally Posted by BigTuna

Honda's warranty varies by state. In most states the IMA battery warranty is 8 years 80,000 miles. Back in a flash.....

http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hybrid/warranty.aspx

Toyota's warranty:

http://www.toyota.com/html/hybridsyn...l/battery.html

http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/warranty.html

Ford's is the same, by the way. It's not just a Honda/Toyota thing.

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05-21-2008, 09:52 AM

gpsman1

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Re: Hybrid battery replacement cost

I can get Ford OEM packs for $3000 from a wholesaler.
They are more or less "drop in" replacements.

I would say labor is about 1 hour, and you can DIY.
The hardest part is lifting the 200+ pounds out of your hatchback.

An engine hoist will do the trick if you have one.
I suspect you can rent these too in certain places.

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05-21-2008, 01:17 PM

BigTuna

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Re: Hybrid battery replacement cost

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Originally Posted by GeekGal

Ford's is the same, by the way. It's not just a Honda/Toyota thing.

Good point GG, thanks.

I naturally think of Honda and Toyota first when it comes to hybrids.

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05-22-2008, 11:00 AM

tollyho

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Re: Hybrid battery replacement cost

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Originally Posted by spinner

Nick, are you yanking our collective chains? Two posts, two topics... (the the other) Are you thinking of trading in your non-hybrid Highlander?

My 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid has been a bit of a disappointment with regards to mpg. It averages 26.3. It is leased, and the lease is over in March 09. I am not sure what I will do. So much depends on the price of fuel, and the state of the economy in March 09
BTW, What's wrong with two posts?