Mar 23 2022, 08:57 AM
QUOTE(abubin @ Mar 22 2022, 02:32 PM)
Need to correct some of the misinformation here.
1) Prius C battery cost around 5.8k from Toyota. Outside, it is around 4.8k. This is for new battery. Outside workshop can also change only faulty cells at around 2k but that is not recommended as the other old cells will die anytime.
2) the new battery type is LiFePo4. You can refer to projectlithium.com. These are totally new battery tech that is better. Unfortunately, the price is slightly higher than ori NiMH Toyota.
This is good info....1) Prius C battery cost around 5.8k from Toyota. Outside, it is around 4.8k. This is for new battery. Outside workshop can also change only faulty cells at around 2k but that is not recommended as the other old cells will die anytime.
2) the new battery type is LiFePo4. You can refer to projectlithium.com. These are totally new battery tech that is better. Unfortunately, the price is slightly higher than ori NiMH Toyota.
QUOTE(abubin @ Mar 22 2022, 02:32 PM)
Price for Prius C is now very cheap..like 15-18k only.
For me, the car is awesome. Really find it to be good quality car. Also, for Prius C you don't really need to worry about your catalytic converter get stolen compared to the Prius 1.8. LOL....
I don't see many (read 'any') listing Prius C below RM20k recently, last year still have some below RM20k. Also Prius 1.8 is what I am looking for, 2nd hand car dealers selling around RM20k - mid 30s, but most Prius FB group listings are above RM30k... sigh.... For me, the car is awesome. Really find it to be good quality car. Also, for Prius C you don't really need to worry about your catalytic converter get stolen compared to the Prius 1.8. LOL....
One Prius 1.8 I test drove (RM19k asking price, direct from owner) have mechanical issues (front lower arm needs to be changed, engine sounds like diesel - mounting issues perhaps + something else?), weak hybrid battery, some nicks here and there - overall is great pricing for me but my regular mechanic (old skool guy) is totally against the idea and lacking someone who would handhold me in the acquisition and assessment process put me off from buying it. But it was really good experience since the owner was quite honest in sharing the issues with the car, but I needed expert assessment on that car as I am not that detailed and careful.
This post has been edited by AbbyCom: Mar 23 2022, 09:07 AM
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