I was thinking of getting a mercury mariner hybrid, since I needed the cargo space, and wanted an SUV that got good gas mileage. I know that SUV hybrid packs are expensive, but some say the batteries can even outlast the car. Just to be safe, I wanna know where I can find one online, in case I ever need one in the future, so I can see firsthand how much they cost. I think the estimates I've read online are totally exaggerated. I've heard people paying $1200 to $6000 to replace battery packs. That's why I wanna see firsthand how much they actually cost. So, where do I find one?
Those prices are ball park and most likely include installation. Since different vehicles have different batteries, different configurations, etc, there will be a wide variability. Most dealerships will be the place to replace the batteries and it is beyond most home mechanics to do it safely. Ford/Mercury have numerous hidden warranties they do not talk about, and most manufacturers do this. They are likely to be silent about these ahead of a purchase, but they should be upfront about the battery packs, and what the corporate policy is regarding them. Some have reluctantly agreed to a replacement pack, even extending it to the next purchaser. They will not outlast the vehicle. 3 maybe 4 years tops, with a conventional loan these days, the person who makes payment 1 will in most cases not be the person making payment 60 or 72. So most initial purchasers will not see the battery replacement. They will pay a deductable, which covers the labor of the replacement, or a good portion of it.
