I've got a 2006 Prius, purchased in 2010 with about 80k on the clock, now up to 195k. Was delighted and a bit smug and several friends/colleagues have purchased on my recommendation.
Then out of the blue yesterday all the warning lights came on (engine shape and !) so I drove it to my usual Toyota service place (seemed a bit sluggish accelerating but only really once). They came back 20 mins later and said the HV battery is dying, $3000 to get a new one installed then $500 back from Toyota (for the old one I believe). 1 year warranty.
I've read on here around 2013 people claim tha