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Chi67

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12. $3100?

Reply to mahina (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 28, 2023, 02:55 AM

Jul 2023

For a battery replacement? Oh hell no. I would not have done that one time. And you have done this three times? Get rid of that thing, whatever it is. Don't even think abut replacing that battery again.

My advice is this, if you go used, buy only certified pre-owned cars. Anything wrong with the car will have been repaired by the dealer and you still get a warranty, in some cases, for a longer term than you would get if you bought new. It's the best deal out there, and most carmakers offer this option. Even Toyota and Honda.

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Buying a car [View all] mahina Jul 2023 OP

There is a ebbie15644 Jul 2023 #1

Thanks, I appreciate the tip. mahina Jul 2023 #2

What is the cost for a hybrid battery? Just curious. Meadowoak Jul 2023 #5

New installed labor and all 3100 mahina Jul 2023 #6

If it's still a decent, reliable car, it might be worth the battery replacement. Meadowoak Jul 2023 #7

Has the battery life improved True Dough Jul 2023 #9

Try the Hybrid Geek. Battery replacement masmdu Jul 2023 #11

Chevy has decided to continue building the "Bolt"... Think. Again. Jul 2023 #15

This is good news. The fed rebate gets it under $20K. And many states have their own additional Liberal In Texas Jul 2023 #20

$3100? Chi67 Jul 2023 #12

As the fourth. W the first under warrantee, Im still ahead mahina Jul 2023 #22

I Cannot Make A Serious Suggestion kabi knit Jul 2023 #3

Me too. meadowlander Jul 2023 #14

2022/23 honda insight Snooper9 Jul 2023 #4

I have had a Forester for 5 years. usonian Jul 2023 #8

Consumer Reports has useful info. and ratings based on real data diva77 Jul 2023 #10

The new Chevy Equinox EV comes out this fall, starts around only $30K and is rebate eligible Celerity Jul 2023 #13

Cool looking, thanks celerity. mahina Jul 2023 #23

Tip: compare the cost of new to the cost of making yours like-new Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2023 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2023 #17

have it inspected by an independent mechanic dembotoz Jul 2023 #18

If you don't want to get gouged on a used car, try this. Jedi Guy Jul 2023 #19

Great to know for the future. Thanks! mahina Jul 2023 #24

GM is bringing the Bolt back ... marble falls Jul 2023 #21

My 18 month old Honda Odyssey already has its first recall. Cars suck. sarcasmo Jul 2023 #25