Prius question

Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
clarify a couple questions.

1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced after 3-4
years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?
2. Prius being a more sophisticated car then let's say Camry - is it more
expensive to maintain...I mean cost of scheduled maintenance and repairs?

Thanks in advance,
Boris

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[email]spamno@hello.com[/email] "Boris" writes:
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> Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
> clarify a couple questions.
>
> 1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced
> after 3-4 years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?[/color]

Only if you believe lackwits and gormless trolls.

This has been discussed here, a lot and recently. Google is your
friend: search alt.autos.toyota in Google Groups since, oh, 1 Jan
2006 for
+prius +"main battery"
--
Andrew Stephenson

"Andrew Stephenson" <ames@deltrak.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> In article <4458aa44$0$96939$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net>
> [email]spamno@hello.com[/email] "Boris" writes:
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>> Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
>> clarify a couple questions.
>>
>> 1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced
>> after 3-4 years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?[/color]
>
> Only if you believe lackwits and gormless trolls.
>
> This has been discussed here, a lot and recently. Google is your
> friend: search alt.autos.toyota in Google Groups since, oh, 1 Jan
> 2006 for
> +prius +"main battery"
> --
> Andrew Stephenson[/color]

Thanks for your reply.
This was main concern about getting a gas-electric car.
I see priuses on the road all the time...they are pretty snappy.
I even saw at least one driving at ~5-6000 feet elevation while it was
snowing pretty heavily.

Boris

Also look at the Honda Civic. Gas mileage is not as good as the Prius but
it is more like a normal car power and driving wise. My wife bought a Honda
Accord Hybrid. I would not recommend the Accord for saving a lot on gas
but she did not want to give up all the luxury features she was used to.

The Prius is best for saving the most gas. The Civic is a darn good
compromise if you like normal cars more.



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> "Andrew Stephenson" <ames@deltrak.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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>> In article <4458aa44$0$96939$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net>
>> [email]spamno@hello.com[/email] "Boris" writes:
>>[color=darkred]
>>> Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
>>> clarify a couple questions.
>>>
>>> 1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced
>>> after 3-4 years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?[/color]
>>
>> Only if you believe lackwits and gormless trolls.
>>
>> This has been discussed here, a lot and recently. Google is your
>> friend: search alt.autos.toyota in Google Groups since, oh, 1 Jan
>> 2006 for
>> +prius +"main battery"
>> --
>> Andrew Stephenson[/color]
>
> Thanks for your reply.
> This was main concern about getting a gas-electric car.
> I see priuses on the road all the time...they are pretty snappy.
> I even saw at least one driving at ~5-6000 feet elevation while it was
> snowing pretty heavily.
>
> Boris
>[/color]

"Boris" <spamno@hello.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
> clarify a couple questions.
>
> 1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced after 3-4
> years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?
> 2. Prius being a more sophisticated car then let's say Camry - is it more
> expensive to maintain...I mean cost of scheduled maintenance and repairs?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Boris
>[/color]

My neighbor has one and its constantly in the shop. Latest issues, is when
he stops, something kicks in that makes it feel like he is getting rear
ended. The first time it happened, even I thought someone tapped us from the
back. He drives between Oshkosh and Chicago 2 times a week, and averages 43
MPG, he already put on 30,000 miles on it (1 year old) but it is in the shop
once a month for various, semi serious, items. It never died on him, or
stalled. He said even with all the issues, he would still buy one again.

Probably a typical Toyota dealer that doesn't know which end of the wrench
to use. My wife's boss had 2 Prius's. 1st and 2nd generation and loved
them both. He never mentioned any problems.



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> "Boris" <spamno@hello.com> wrote in message
> news:4458aa44$0$96939$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...[color=green]
>> Hi, I don't have much knowledge of gas-electric cars...just wanted to
>> clarify a couple questions.
>>
>> 1. Is it true that battery pack in Prius needs to be replaced after 3-4
>> years of usage and that it costs >$5K to replace it?
>> 2. Prius being a more sophisticated car then let's say Camry - is it more
>> expensive to maintain...I mean cost of scheduled maintenance and repairs?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Boris
>>[/color]
>
> My neighbor has one and its constantly in the shop. Latest issues, is when
> he stops, something kicks in that makes it feel like he is getting rear
> ended. The first time it happened, even I thought someone tapped us from
> the back. He drives between Oshkosh and Chicago 2 times a week, and
> averages 43 MPG, he already put on 30,000 miles on it (1 year old) but it
> is in the shop once a month for various, semi serious, items. It never
> died on him, or stalled. He said even with all the issues, he would still
> buy one again.
>[/color]