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Matt Herring · 08-03-2009, 09:31 PM

I've read about the HID replacements at priuschat...it's one of the ugly "cost of ownership" expenses for the Prius. It's hit or miss among the Gen II Prius so cross your fingers it doesn't come my way. In terms of the high cost for replacement...he's right on the mark...although I wouldn't go as high as $500 for the job. I would recommend checking with the local salvage yard to see if they have any HID's there...could save a bunch if they do.

And...it happens within 1000 miles of purchase or 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles...no reasonable explanation...and still not a recall on the Gen II's.

08-03-2009, 09:31 PM	#242 (permalink)
Matt Herring Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 857 Bone's 2010 Prius - '10 Toyota Prius Black 90 day: 56.78 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	I've read about the HID replacements at priuschat...it's one of the ugly "cost of ownership" expenses for the Prius. It's hit or miss among the Gen II Prius so cross your fingers it doesn't come my way. In terms of the high cost for replacement...he's right on the mark...although I wouldn't go as high as $500 for the job. I would recommend checking with the local salvage yard to see if they have any HID's there...could save a bunch if they do. And...it happens within 1000 miles of purchase or 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles...no reasonable explanation...and still not a recall on the Gen II's. __________________ My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/p...?id=1268001941 My Twitter: http://twitter.com/bone1124 Last edited by Matt Herring; 08-03-2009 at 09:50 PM..