125K miles and possibly need new struts / shocks

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Ichiro, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. Ichiro

    Ichiro Member

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    I recently brought in my 2008 for 120K service during which the dealer recommended I replace both front and rear struts. I haven't noticed anything unusual with the car handling or ride quality.

    My questions:
    - How long do the original struts typically last - normal urban / suburban roads.
    - How much should I expect to pay for the parts & labor to replace a strut?
     
    #1 Ichiro, Jan 4, 2015
  2. JC91006

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    If it's not leaking and you are happy with the ride, you probably don't need to replace. 120k is a lot of miles but if the ride is ok, you can wait. The cost at the dealer is about $1000
     
    #2 JC91006, Jan 4, 2015
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