How will you deal with hybrid battery from PI?

[Leo22]

Understand that BM is giving 10 yrs warranty to Prius battery, but for PI owner, can please share what is you plan for *touch wood* in case issue with the battery?

 

Because I am hesitating whether want to go hybrid with PI, seems quite common on the road now, just wondering how the battery reliability is covered?

[Mahjong74]

Understand that BM is giving 10 yrs warranty to Prius battery, but for PI owner, can please share what is you plan for *touch wood* in case issue with the battery?

 

Because I am hesitating whether want to go hybrid with PI, seems quite common on the road now, just wondering how the battery reliability is covered?

 

Correct me if I am wrong. Not comparing the diff in the features between BM and PI Prius. 

 

BM selling Prius at around 134K.PI selling Prius at around 110k. You save 24K if you purchase from PI. 

 

I believe this 24k is enough for you to cover whatever issues you have for the battery. 

[Leo22]

Correct me if I am wrong. Not comparing the diff in the features between BM and PI Prius.

 

BM selling Prius at around 134K.PI selling Prius at around 110k. You save 24K if you purchase from PI.

 

I believe this 24k is enough for you to cover whatever issues you have for the battery.

Thanks for your input. Sorry didnt state clearly. I am not looking at Prius, just quite as example.

 

If $20k diff is to cover battery, I would rather go AD to avoid some possible risk in dealing with PI.

 

I am considering hybrid from PI only when a model is not carried by AD. And concern how difficult to fix battery problem outside (non AD)?

Edited April 14, 2017 by Leo22

[Wt_know]

must compare AD vs PI specs

the savings may be less than $24k

PI often lower the specs in order to price lower

then value the savings whether worth it

Edited April 14, 2017 by Wt_know

[Seabreeze]

AD 10 years warranty for battery is only against defects, so if ur batt starts to fail from 3years onwards is considered wear and tear. the 10 years warranty for battery does not cover battery replacement due to normal usage.

[Atomicman]

AD 10 years warranty for battery is only against defects, so if ur batt starts to fail from 3years onwards is considered wear and tear. the 10 years warranty for battery does not cover battery replacement due to normal usage.

 

I dont think PI will also cover battery degradation due usage as u mentioned above. correct me if Im wrong.. one is more worry if PI wind their business within this 10 years...whatever warranties also no use.

Edited April 14, 2017 by Atomicman

[Benarsenal]

Here is Borneo's Hybrid Battery Extended Warranty package:

https://www.borneomotors.com.sg/en/service/toyota/hybridwarranty.html

 

Brief summary:

Standard manufacturer warranty is 3 yrs and 100,000km

BM warranty extends to 10 years (unlimited mileage I presume) for hybrid battery

Car must be serviced at BM throughout

Hybrid battery must not be left unused for longer than 4 month stretch (shouldn't be a problem unless you go for super long holiday)

Approximate cost to replace hybrid battery is $11,000

Unlimited battery claims for first 5 years

Only 1 battery replacement claim for the next 5 years

 

In any case there are also hybrid specialists workshops out there that can service hybrid cars.

Edited April 14, 2017 by Benarsenal

[Kklee]

Understand that BM is giving 10 yrs warranty to Prius battery, but for PI owner, can please share what is you plan for *touch wood* in case issue with the battery?

 

Because I am hesitating whether want to go hybrid with PI, seems quite common on the road now, just wondering how the battery reliability is covered?

 

 

IMHO,  the batteries are the least of the concern as it would be a replacement.  I would be more concern of the service and repair of the other parts of the hybrid system. 

[Leo22]

IMHO,  the batteries are the least of the concern as it would be a replacement.  I would be more concern of the service and repair of the other parts of the hybrid system. 

 

true also...

 

sorry if this is a noob question... as i have just started to be open to hybrid choices. learning to find out more before deciding whether to go hybrid.

in singapore, is there many non-AD reliable workshop who is proficient of tackling hybrid car?

Here is Borneo's Hybrid Battery Extended Warranty package:

https://www.borneomotors.com.sg/en/service/toyota/hybridwarranty.html

 

Brief summary:

Standard manufacturer warranty is 3 yrs and 100,000km

BM warranty extends to 10 years (unlimited mileage I presume) for hybrid battery

Car must be serviced at BM throughout

Hybrid battery must not be left unused for longer than 4 month stretch (shouldn't be a problem unless you go for super long holiday)

Approximate cost to replace hybrid battery is $11,000

Unlimited battery claims for first 5 years

Only 1 battery replacement claim for the next 5 years

 

In any case there are also hybrid specialists workshops out there that can service hybrid cars.

 

"Car must be serviced at BM throughout"

 

this one scary.

[Atomicman]

true also...

 

sorry if this is a noob question... as i have just started to be open to hybrid choices. learning to find out more before deciding whether to go hybrid.

in singapore, is there many non-AD reliable workshop who is proficient of tackling hybrid car?

 

"Car must be serviced at BM throughout"

 

this one scary.

 

Bro Leo22, i went thru the PI route...went to see both the Prius and C-HR from PI.... encountered some uncertainties and doubt from PI ranging from admin fees, COE bidding doubt, car trade in,  insurance and loan, car servicing package and battery warranty.. asked alot of questions but still with lots of doubts and uncertainties.. .if PI down, u will be "stuck" with a car that is still new yet OEM cant service it...... eventually ended with an AD hybrid with 10 years unlimited battery warranty and 5 yrs car warranty with unlimited mileage... not toyota brand..

Edited April 14, 2017 by Atomicman

[Kklee]

in singapore, is there many non-AD reliable workshop who is proficient of tackling hybrid car?

 

No idea on the workshops.

If you really going for hybrid,  make sure you get the make/model that has the most on the road, you can go back to AD just in case and the authorised stockist can bring in the parts that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. 

[Mahjong74]

Thanks for your input. Sorry didnt state clearly. I am not looking at Prius, just quite as example.

 

If $20k diff is to cover battery, I would rather go AD to avoid some possible risk in dealing with PI.

 

I am considering hybrid from PI only when a model is not carried by AD. And concern how difficult to fix battery problem outside (non AD)?

 

if this is the case, there are quite a few workshop that can fix hybrid car battery. 

 

only need a few thousand to change the battery. so no worries

[Benarsenal]

Bro Leo22, i went thru the PI route...went to see both the Prius and C-HR from PI.... encountered some uncertainties and doubt from PI ranging from admin fees, COE bidding doubt, car trade in,  insurance and loan, car servicing package and battery warranty.. asked alot of questions but still with lots of doubts and uncertainties.. .if PI down, u will be "stuck" with a car that is still new yet OEM cant service it...... eventually ended with an AD hybrid with 10 years unlimited battery warranty and 5 yrs car warranty with unlimited mileage... not toyota brand..

 

Ioniq?

[Leo22]

Bro Leo22, i went thru the PI route...went to see both the Prius and C-HR from PI.... encountered some uncertainties and doubt from PI ranging from admin fees, COE bidding doubt, car trade in, insurance and loan, car servicing package and battery warranty.. asked alot of questions but still with lots of doubts and uncertainties.. .if PI down, u will be "stuck" with a car that is still new yet OEM cant service it...... eventually ended with an AD hybrid with 10 years unlimited battery warranty and 5 yrs car warranty with unlimited mileage... not toyota brand..

Thanks for the advice. Will always keep this in mind as part of my consideration.

No idea on the workshops.

If you really going for hybrid, make sure you get the make/model that has the most on the road, you can go back to AD just in case and the authorised stockist can bring in the parts that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg.

If get from PI then doubt going back to AD will be a good choice. Even allowed, most likely will be charged an arm and leg.

[Jusnel]

Correct me if I am wrong. Not comparing the diff in the features between BM and PI Prius.

 

BM selling Prius at around 134K.PI selling Prius at around 110k. You save 24K if you purchase from PI.

 

I believe this 24k is enough for you to cover whatever issues you have for the battery.

U also just see the OMV differences, and few other things. The selling price is not the deciding factor.