The 2006 Prius my daughter loves needed a new AC compressor today (after $2600 brake actuator replacement in January). Very frustrating and now we're -- (edited)
Posted by
oblique (aka kkuphal)
May 10 '22, 13:56
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almost into good money after bad territory but no way I'm finding a decent used car for her
Maybe $3500 paid in 2019
Battery replacement in 2020 - $1500 (this was a steal and fully expected when we bought it)
$2600 brake actuator in early 2022
Now the AC mid 2022 (just shy of $1500)
This is probably why you spend more on a newer used car...
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I’ve been putting off a ~$1000 ABS module replacement for our Honda -- nm*
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znufrii
May 10, 14:40
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I'm looking at $3000 for steering in order for my car to pass state inspection, but that's still a fraction of car replacement. -- nm
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Max
May 10, 14:16
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compared to payments on a new car, 2-300 a month towards repairs is reasonable.
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zeitgeist
May 10, 14:03
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I wonder what the long term maintenance burden will be for the latest crop of EVs...
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Beryllium
May 10, 13:59
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There's a lot less to break on them. I finally switched out my winters and I've almost worn them out (after only 20k km)
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Reagen
May 10, 14:28
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must a lot better, most anything goes wrong with an ICE, its 1,200 min, 5k or more yikes is common. otherwise, brakes, shocks, heater, wipers,
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zeitgeist
May 10, 14:06
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whoa -- nm
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budice
May 10, 13:59
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