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Old 10-10-2015, 07:57 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ecoboy View Post
I really like that silver one alot! Much nicer than the Red. Looks like it has a grid charger so at least the owner knows something about these cars.
One thing to consider is that the 2006 model will still have warranty on its battery until the end of 2016. I'm not suggesting anything, but if the IMA light were to come on for some reason, you could get a new battery for it. There's also a fair chance that the owner of the 2000 model has already had its pack replaced by Honda if the owner was savvy.

Insights that live in the south will have shorter battery lifespans, but those that are well cared for and in moderate to cool climates might get 15-20 years before the IMA light comes on, which just suggests the battery is getting weak, and not that the hybrid system has failed or is unusable.
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