You can find that clock spring on eBay for under $20, super cheap!
That’s a steal!
How’s the hybrid battery holding up?
Raine said:
How’s the hybrid battery holding up?
It’s a bit tired, but considering what I paid for the car, I’m not too worried about replacing it if I need to.
Raine said:
How’s the hybrid battery holding up?
It’s a bit tired, but considering what I paid for the car, I’m not too worried about replacing it if I need to.
You might want to be. Replacing those batteries can be expensive.
@Keagan
True, but I’ve seen replacement options for $2k-$3k. I’m willing to pay that if needed. For now, I’ll just try to maintain it.
Tallis said:
@Keagan
True, but I’ve seen replacement options for $2k-$3k. I’m willing to pay that if needed. For now, I’ll just try to maintain it.
You can rebuild them. Sometimes only a few cells go bad. I managed to fix mine for under $400.
Tallis said:
@Keagan
True, but I’ve seen replacement options for $2k-$3k. I’m willing to pay that if needed. For now, I’ll just try to maintain it.
Good to know! By the way, have you thought about car camping? The Prius is great for that.
@Keagan
Yeah, I’m stoked for some road trips! I’m 6’4", so I can almost lie down in it comfortably.
Tallis said:
@Keagan
Yeah, I’m stoked for some road trips! I’m 6’4", so I can almost lie down in it comfortably.
My old 2006 Prius hit 860k miles without major repairs. The only big fix was a $1,800 coolant issue. My 2012 Prius made it to 600k before I totaled it. You’ve got a lot of life left in that car!
@Zinn
860k miles? That’s insane!
@Zinn
How do you even put that many miles on a car? Are you a driver for work?
Tallis said:
@Keagan
Yeah, I’m stoked for some road trips! I’m 6’4", so I can almost lie down in it comfortably.
Haha, sounds like you’ll be curling up in the fetal position!
Tallis said:
@Keagan
True, but I’ve seen replacement options for $2k-$3k. I’m willing to pay that if needed. For now, I’ll just try to maintain it.
You can sometimes price match a $1,700 OEM battery at a dealership. Just make sure you return a standard case, not a rebuilder case. It made a huge difference in my car’s MPG.
What a find! You could still rack up some serious mileage on that.
Roof bars too? Looking slick!
Thorne said:
Roof bars too? Looking slick!
Totally! 
Check out getting a hybrid battery grid charger. Might give your battery a longer life. Venice Hybrid Tech has great resources for around $300.
Those roof bars are sweet!