Joeb427

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I never said they were a problem.
I just don't feel comfortable having a hybrid out of warranty.
How many have you owned 9-10 years?

Stoodo

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I've owned zero cars for 9-10 years.

The first Prius I had was a 2004 and my neighbor still has it and is running strong with 220k miles on.

Joeb427

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That's great!
I still wouldn't own a hybrid after warranty.

Stoodo

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I'd never own a black car. We all have our reasons.

Some of them unfounded.

Joeb427

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Maybe..
Comes down to being comfortable with a vehicle.
Color,warranty etc.
'Different strokes for different folks"

Stormforge

please see the consumer reports attachment i posted in the link below for reliability of prius hybrids

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...intenance.html

you can choose to believe in internet fear mongering, or choose to look at the facts regarding hybrids. imho, hybrids are reliable and i have zero issues with my GS450h.

NYKnick101

I wouldn't worry too much about the batteries because Toyota (Owner of Lexus) rates their batteries to last til about 180k minimum in all hybrid cars. With proper maintenance, it can last MUCH MUCH longer. There are reports of hybrid batteries lasting up to 300-400k miles. Plus by the time you reach that (depending on how much you drive), The cost of replacement batteries wouldn't be the same as is now. 5 grand now but 5-6 years, 100k later, chances are you can find a surplus of batteries, OEM or aftermarket for less than a grand or 2. maybe even a few hundred dollars. Hybrid technology with out a doubt is going to advance in the upcoming years with every car company making a hybrid car and more time has passed with R&D on current cars.

Also, you should know that although a hybrid battery dies/not as strong as it used to be, doesn't make the car inoperable. My gf has a Prius where the battery failed at 160k, (bad batch of batteries was recalled so got it fixed for free), the car was still drive-able and she still got up to 28-30mpg. Still better than my IS250.

bigblack06

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Was wondering when you would chime in. I faced this same problem when I tried to sell my GS 450h as many dealers and people were worried about the battery, there truthfully isn't nothing to worry about, it is that type of issue that makes people rethink owning a hybrid.

Stormforge

yeah, i hear you bigblack06.

and for people on the fence deciding whether to buy a used hybrid or not...i'm not going to blow smoke and say the traction battery won't fail. heck, if you buy a used car, ANY part on the car can fail (tranny, engine, ECU, etc, etc). just as there are no guarantees in life, there are no guarantees with any car that is out of factory warranty. but if you go with track record and history of toyota's hybrid reliability, you stand a very good chance that buying a used hybrid will be a painless experience. my 2 cents

ntran18

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I don't know how the market is where you are. Here in CA, there are competing businesses popping up to replace the hybrid batteries.

I just had 1 failed on the prius after 200k. It costed me $750 for them to provide & install a refurb battery. These guys handle all Toyota/Lexus hybrids for the same $750. The replacement costs is not as astronomical as many make it out to be.

The way I see it is, at worse (hopefully not often) it is just maintenance. $750 / 200k miles is not bad maintenance considering a typical timing belt costs $1000 / 100k miles. And you get the benefits of gas savings and a additional power.

acnup00tl

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Thanks to all those who have chimed in, I'm gonna check the car out on Sunday. I've never had any problem with any of the past 5 Lex's Ive had so I'm sure the car will be fine..

Stoodo

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Just don't get black.

Let us know how it goes.

SoCal_450h

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You'll like it.....

acnup00tl

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Black is my favorite color!!! Its Slimming

NYKnick101

thats just something that fat people say!!

lol... jk, my car is black and sexy as hell... go with the car, I wouldnt worry AT ALL... if you dont get it, FWD the listing my way. I love hybrids