is it worth it

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bobbyc, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. bobbyc

    bobbyc New Member

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    my Prius is going on 9 yrs know and i have 150,000 miles on it the battiery needs to be replaced but everything else is in good working order and i was woundering if i should just buy a new one or is it worth the money to buy a new battiery
     
    #1 bobbyc, Oct 7, 2011
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #2 JimboPalmer, Oct 7, 2011
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    buy a new one, they're so much better!
     
    #3 bisco, Oct 7, 2011
  4. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    Where else can you get a 40+ MPG car for $2100?
     
    #4 seilerts, Oct 7, 2011
  5. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    $2,100......new battery.
    $26,000+....new car with similar capabilities.

    Your call.
     
    #5 ETC(SS), Oct 7, 2011
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