Purchasing used 2011 ct200h with 150k
10-08-18 | 04:08 AM
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Purchasing used 2011 ct200h with 150k
me and my wife have been looking for a new fuel efficient car we was looking in the Toyota family at Camry’s and corollas then the Ct200h came up and we are intrigued the price on them seem great the mileages I see are around 130-150k in our price range
my main concern is the hybrid battery life I don’t want to get this car and have to fork out a few grand for a battery back down the road
I read reviews of some going out at 80k and some laying over 200k and some getting corrosion (who’s is an easy fix)
of course all these reviews are from 2015 2014 etc being a battery I know time also is a factor
bring a 2011 the batt is around 7 yrs old
just want some honest feedback on what to expect for maintaining cost on a high dollar Lu yard hybrid around 150k
my main concern is the hybrid battery life I don’t want to get this car and have to fork out a few grand for a battery back down the road
I read reviews of some going out at 80k and some laying over 200k and some getting corrosion (who’s is an easy fix)
of course all these reviews are from 2015 2014 etc being a battery I know time also is a factor
bring a 2011 the batt is around 7 yrs old
just want some honest feedback on what to expect for maintaining cost on a high dollar Lu yard hybrid around 150k
10-08-18 | 04:26 AM
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It is NiMH , not Lithium as found in others.
The hybrid batteries in Lexus/Toyota hybrids last a long time and rarely have problems. But you should still have a reputable shop specialized in Toyota hybrids to check it out.
It also depends on the asking price......just make sure you negotiate with the mindset as if you are going to replace the hybrid batteries TODAY and needed that $3500 or so......
Good luck. We love our CT200h and RX450h.
The hybrid batteries in Lexus/Toyota hybrids last a long time and rarely have problems. But you should still have a reputable shop specialized in Toyota hybrids to check it out.
It also depends on the asking price......just make sure you negotiate with the mindset as if you are going to replace the hybrid batteries TODAY and needed that $3500 or so......
Good luck. We love our CT200h and RX450h.
me and my wife have been looking for a new fuel efficient car we was looking in the Toyota family at Camry’s and corollas then the Ct200h came up and we are intrigued the price on them seem great the mileages I see are around 130-150k in our price range
my main concern is the hybrid battery life I don’t want to get this car and have to fork out a few grand for a battery back down the road
I read reviews of some going out at 80k and some laying over 200k and some getting corrosion (who’s is an easy fix)
of course all these reviews are from 2015 2014 etc being a battery I know time also is a factor
bring a 2011 the batt is around 7 yrs old
just want some honest feedback on what to expect for maintaining cost on a high dollar Lu yard hybrid around 150k
my main concern is the hybrid battery life I don’t want to get this car and have to fork out a few grand for a battery back down the road
I read reviews of some going out at 80k and some laying over 200k and some getting corrosion (who’s is an easy fix)
of course all these reviews are from 2015 2014 etc being a battery I know time also is a factor
bring a 2011 the batt is around 7 yrs old
just want some honest feedback on what to expect for maintaining cost on a high dollar Lu yard hybrid around 150k
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10-08-18 | 05:08 AM
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It NiMH, not Lithium as found in the CT200h.
The hybrid batteries in Lexus/Toyota hybrids last a long time and rarely have problems. But you should still have a reputable shop specialized in Toyota hybrids to check it out.
It also depends on the asking price......just make sure you negotiate with the mindset as if you are going to replace the hybrid batteries TODAY and needed that $3500 or so......
Good luck. We love our CT200h and RX450h.
The hybrid batteries in Lexus/Toyota hybrids last a long time and rarely have problems. But you should still have a reputable shop specialized in Toyota hybrids to check it out.
It also depends on the asking price......just make sure you negotiate with the mindset as if you are going to replace the hybrid batteries TODAY and needed that $3500 or so......
Good luck. We love our CT200h and RX450h.
So just to confirm the CT200h is lithium
what uses the old NIMH
10-08-18 | 08:12 AM
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10-08-18 | 10:31 AM
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The CT200h is identical to the Prius powertrain wise. It uses NiMH. It's not "backwards." It's the way it's intended from an engineering perspective. It's cheaper to replace as well.
And a battery pack for a Prius (CT200h) is not "a few grand" these days. Tons of shops do a full replacement for a grand. You can also DIY replace individual cells for dirt cheap. It's not the nightmare people once perceived it to be. It's a dirt cheap car to own, operate, and service.
And a battery pack for a Prius (CT200h) is not "a few grand" these days. Tons of shops do a full replacement for a grand. You can also DIY replace individual cells for dirt cheap. It's not the nightmare people once perceived it to be. It's a dirt cheap car to own, operate, and service.
10-08-18 | 07:59 PM
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With Lithium ion batteries, I would be VERY AFRAID that the car will be on fire. Very afraid indeed. Hint Teslas.......for no apparent reason goes up in flames, even the updated and improved Teslas.
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10-08-18 | 08:03 PM
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Yes, very cheap if you are in major metro areas like Los Angeles..... But if you are in some middle of nowhere......not too many people got the know how. The prices will escalate up....... So to be safe, I would still budget a few grand just in case. If it turns out much less, then it's time to go for a nice week cruise that goes nowhere and be back where I got on the boat!!!
I agree with you that the CT200h is RELATIVELY VERY cheap to own and operate. And for the most part VERY RELIABLE TOO!!!
I agree with you that the CT200h is RELATIVELY VERY cheap to own and operate. And for the most part VERY RELIABLE TOO!!!
The CT200h is identical to the Prius powertrain wise. It uses NiMH. It's not "backwards." It's the way it's intended from an engineering perspective. It's cheaper to replace as well.
And a battery pack for a Prius (CT200h) is not "a few grand" these days. Tons of shops do a full replacement for a grand. You can also DIY replace individual cells for dirt cheap. It's not the nightmare people once perceived it to be. It's a dirt cheap car to own, operate, and service.
And a battery pack for a Prius (CT200h) is not "a few grand" these days. Tons of shops do a full replacement for a grand. You can also DIY replace individual cells for dirt cheap. It's not the nightmare people once perceived it to be. It's a dirt cheap car to own, operate, and service.
10-09-18 | 11:56 PM
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When the third generation Prius came out (which is what the CT uses for the powertrain), Toyota looked at Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries, but decided to stick with the tried and true Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) type.
They said that while Li-Ion have their advantages, they were still too new for this size and capacity to be reliable for long-term use. NiMH batteries weren't as high capacity, and also were heavier and bigger, but Toyota had proven they can keep them running for over 10 years without issues. They are safer batteries in terms of the technology, more resilient and robust, less prone to heat issues and not as volatile. Toyota decided to skip them for the third generation just to be safe, and wait for the 4th generation hybrid system to introduce them.
They said that while Li-Ion have their advantages, they were still too new for this size and capacity to be reliable for long-term use. NiMH batteries weren't as high capacity, and also were heavier and bigger, but Toyota had proven they can keep them running for over 10 years without issues. They are safer batteries in terms of the technology, more resilient and robust, less prone to heat issues and not as volatile. Toyota decided to skip them for the third generation just to be safe, and wait for the 4th generation hybrid system to introduce them.
10-11-18 | 10:22 PM
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