When will you buy/trade?

[catsbox]

The latest is that the Gen. III Prius will come out in late 2009 for 2010, and the plug in version will come out 2011. Do you plan to trade/buy in 2009/2010 or wait for the plug-in in 2011?

[Jiipa]

I drive what I have until I run it into the ground. My '08 Prius replaced my '92 Miata when it died.

I'll probably get a gen III when my '94 Camry either quits running or gets too expensive to maintain. Who knows by then I may be getting a gen IV Prius.

[amaranita]

The minute they come out with a version that has a sunroof.

[rfruth]

I plan on 2010 at least & then after the market calms down (not the wait in line til mid night for the latest-n-greatest type here)

[Iamjo20]

As I have a 2008, I will probably wait several years. I also do not want to wait in line for the first new one - I would rather wait for a year or so! :-)

[freshmtt]

I am used to having a new car every 3yrs or so, but right now, I love my new Prius and have only had it for 2 weeks. I am going to wait on this for a while, since I am paying a bit more for it than I was paying for my SUV.

I might wait till the 3yr warranty runs out, then modify it with an extra battery pack and run it till it runs no more, or just wait till I finish paying it off in 6yrs.

Right now, since i Just bought it, it is too soon for me to really decide about a new one in 2010 0r 2011 unless those start running all on ELEC and no gas,,

[Mormegil]

When my 07 Prius kicks the bucket.

It's typically more economical and environmental to keep the car longer.

[galaxee]

after paying this one off, i'm nowhere near ready to let it go before the wheels fall off.

[maisry]

When Gen III has been out for at least 2 years. Isn't there always an "Oops!' period on new models? Or am I thinking of Microsoft operating systems?

[Zythryn]

I will trade in for a new car as soon as there is a decent sized sedan EV. That could be a Toyota, GM, Ford or (hope hope hope) a Tesla White Star (due out in 2010 but you never know).