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Old 01-03-2013, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Zulfiqar View Post
I know a few Prius owners and all dusted their hands off the car when something went cuckoo. One was the transmission motor generator no.2 burning out. It was costing $6000/- to repair as it also killed some other bits too.

It was a non-moving car hence was trading for scrap money... Severe burn to wallet.
I do a search and Prius seems to be very reliable, including battery. I think your friends experience is unusual rather then the norm. Personally I would not buy one but the choice is yours.

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