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How long is a battery supposed to last in a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid?

I am looking at a 2004 Honda civic hybrid and one of my questions is how long does the battery last and how much does it cost to replace it?

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1. The 2004 Civic Hybrid battery should have at least an 8-year / 80,000-mile warranty on it. http://www.hondabeat.com/article_details.php?ID=77 If after the warranty expires and the battery dies, it doesn't make sense to spend thousands to put a brand-new battery into an old car. Just get a refurbished one-- They can be had for under $500 on Ebay. Drive it with the refurbed battery for a few more years, then get a new car. Hope this helps.
2. The hybrid battery packs are designed to last for the lifetime of the vehicle, somewhere between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, probably a whole lot longer. http://www.hybridcars.com/faq.html#battery "the replacement cost is estimated at about $3,000, but that price could fall" http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/auto/review/honda_civichybrid.htm
3. Mechanics told me that the battery on any hybrid car should last 8-10 years. I believe they cost about $3,000 - $4,000 to replace.