Just when will battery die
#1
07-11-2008, 04:24 AM
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Just when will battery die
I have recommended the honda civic hybrid to a friend who is a salesman. He came back to me the next day and clearly stated the batteries fail at 80000 miles and cost 4k to replace . He says he puts on 80k per year and cant afford the , according to his research, assured battery failure I like to some how find out just how many batteries are failing and what is it costing to replace. The only sign of my 04 manual failing , and i dont think it is a failure but a software control clamp of battery cycling depths during hot wather. . What is the battery reality
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07-11-2008, 08:28 AM
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Re: Just when will battery die
My own 2004 CVT has 122,000 miles and drives/starts/runs just as new and have not noticed any changes what so ever. I have also used the battery as sparingly as reasonably possible over the life of the car.
Last I heard the replacement cost dropped to $2,400, which not only includes the battery pack but also it's associated controlling hardware.
My lead-acid battery under the hood died around 70,000 miles. $49.00 at my local auto store.
-Steve
Last I heard the replacement cost dropped to $2,400, which not only includes the battery pack but also it's associated controlling hardware.
My lead-acid battery under the hood died around 70,000 miles. $49.00 at my local auto store.
-Steve
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07-12-2008, 01:05 AM
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Re: Just when will battery die
Your friend is mistaken. The batteries last varying lengths of time and mileage. Not 80K and then - blip - they're toast. It depends on many factors, it appears. I suspect most HCH1 batteries last well over 100K miles.
I bought the extended warranty on my HCH2, so I know I'm covered for at least 120K miles or 8 years. Just the fact that you CAN buy such a warranty implies that Honda expects my battery to last at least 120K miles.
And, I believe the costs associated with replacement ARE coming down, as Hot_Georgia_2004 said.
Last, if your friend drives 80K miles a year, he CLEARLY needs some vehicle that gets darn good MPG, whatever it is.
I bought the extended warranty on my HCH2, so I know I'm covered for at least 120K miles or 8 years. Just the fact that you CAN buy such a warranty implies that Honda expects my battery to last at least 120K miles.
And, I believe the costs associated with replacement ARE coming down, as Hot_Georgia_2004 said.
Last, if your friend drives 80K miles a year, he CLEARLY needs some vehicle that gets darn good MPG, whatever it is.
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07-17-2008, 06:04 PM
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Re: Just when will battery die
Wow! Your friend must literally live in his car. Assuming he only takes 2 weeks vacation, and never has a holiday, 80,000 miles per year works out to 1600 miles per week or 320 miles per day--for EVERY work day. I hope he listens to some relaxing music while he's travelling. Yes, with this kind of driving he really needs a super-hybrid.
