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elhigh · 12-24-2013, 10:09 AM

My '03 Civic Hybrid was less than $5500, no trades. I found some Gen1 Prii in the same range, GenII about $6500-7500 depending on condition.

Be advised that Honda hybrids of this vintage are experiencing battery pack issues, you may want to budget some money for a grid charger or a new pack ($500 vs $2000-3000).

Is the OP still around? Helloooo! Cooeee! What did you wind up with?

12-24-2013, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 49.47 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	My '03 Civic Hybrid was less than $5500, no trades. I found some Gen1 Prii in the same range, GenII about $6500-7500 depending on condition. Be advised that Honda hybrids of this vintage are experiencing battery pack issues, you may want to budget some money for a grid charger or a new pack ($500 vs $2000-3000). Is the OP still around? Helloooo! Cooeee! What did you wind up with? __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.