On the new Prius the batteries are under warrantee for EIGHT YEARS or 100,000 miles. Apparently current technology has allowed smaller more powerful batteries that last much longer than we were originally informed.

Peter Marsh
Naples

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On May 4, 2012, at 13:53, Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Don't forget to factor in the cost of replacement batteries for the Prius.
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> I like the idea of parking a Smart on the back of my Doublecab.
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> BenT
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> sent from my electronic leash
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> On May 4, 2012, at 10:27 AM, Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUS.NET> wrote:
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>> I had a smart diesel and a Prius at the same time.  I still have the Prius,
>> got rid of the smart pretty quickly.  I don't see any point to the smart
>> unless you need a really small car because of parking issues.  The Prius and
>> the smart cost about the same to drive, per kilometer, where I live.  But
>> the prius is a much nicer car to drive, and much larger.  The smart diesel
>> is slow, loud and harsh feeling.  Having only two seats and very little
>> cargo space means the smart is a second car for almost everybody.  A used
>> smart diesel in Canada is about $5000 - $9,000, so it's a few thousand less
>> than a Prius.
>>
>> Gary
>> www.vwrack.com