Is it true that hybrid cars, after a few years, must replace a part that is extremely expensive?
An economics teacher said to the class that hybrid cars are not worth purchasing because these models after a few years a part breaks that must be replaced and it cost thousands of dollars. Therefore it is economically not good to purchase hybrids because of this. Is it true for all hybrids?
The part your teacher is referring to is the battery. Its a different battery from what you typically find in most vehicles. Its a Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery. Some of these batteries can cost $3,000 – $5,000.
You are doing your part to, “Go Green, so buying a $5,000 battery is worth it every 5 years. That’s what the Toyota salespeople tell you when they sell you a Prius.
Its not true, its a popular myth though. Toyota for example has a 10 year battery warranty. The battery pack is made up of many cells, if one fails no need to replace the whole battery pack. There was an article couple of years ago on a Prius taxi racking up 500K miles, all original parts. Toyota gave the taxi driver a second generation Prius and went on to examine what at the time was the highest mileage first generation Hybrid. By the way third generation Prius is hitting the showrooms now.
Yes, another way the manufacturer is tricking everyone into this hybrid crap.
If you want a good mpg vehicle, get a diesel. If something were to break on it, a good old mechanic/ or backyard mechanic can fix it. For a lot cheaper too.
I defiantly believe it,I work at a dealership and a lady brought in a 2000 civic hybrid with a check engine light ,and it was her hybrid battery needing to be replaced.Yes, like the other post stated they have warranties for these,however there is also a mileage warranty, which our customer was out of, being at 95k miles.It cost $4,000 out of pocket to replace it.They have 8-year/80,000-mile warranty on that battery.
no but there gay