wait for 2007 prius or order 2006 prius

topgun · 06-02-2006, 05:58 PM

Hi this is my first post.

I want to buy a toyota prius I live in santa cruz and will be driving mostly to the palo alto region. I am wondering should I wait for 2007 or go ahead and order the 2006 prius.

I found this video of 2007 prius:

http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Toyota_Prius/..._7-6459267.html

tx

aaf709 · 06-02-2006, 06:12 PM

I saw the video without sound so I'm missing any explanations, but anyway in favor of a 2006

1) $3100 tax credit

2) I don't believe the auto-park feature will be available in the US.

Maytrix · 06-02-2006, 06:14 PM

If it was me, I wouldn't wait. I bought a 2005 in Sept last year and have never thought twice about it. While the 2007 will have a few extras the 2006 has, it's not a major model change.

jbarnhart · 06-02-2006, 09:20 PM

Go for the '06 if you want the tax credit (and can use it). Wait for the '08 if you want a new platform. The '07 is a minor model change (as the '06 was from the '05 and '04).

plusaf · 06-02-2006, 09:29 PM

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Quote:

Hi this is my first post.

I want to buy a toyota prius I live in santa cruz and will be driving mostly to the palo alto region. I am wondering should I wait for 2007 or go ahead and order the 2006 prius.

I found this video of 2007 prius:

http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Toyota_Prius/..._7-6459267.html

tx
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try for the '07, partially due to the improved resolution and features of the nav system. i've got an '04 with the high-end option and i'd love to strangle the morons who designed the user interface for the '04's nav.
(ask me how i really feel... :P )

brasche · 06-02-2006, 09:46 PM

Go for an '06, get the credit (especially since the AMT tax is on hold). From the video, I saw two new features. The traffic condition reporting and the auto-park feature. The high resolution screen is already standard on '06 models with the reverse camera and navigation system. Otherwise wait for the '08.

MHO,

Brian

Manksgloob · 06-04-2006, 10:42 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brasche @ Jun 2 2006, 06:46 PM) [snapback]264969[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Go for an '06, get the credit (especially since the AMT tax is on hold). From the video, I saw two new features. The traffic condition reporting and the auto-park feature. The high resolution screen is already standard on '06 models with the reverse camera and navigation system. Otherwise wait for the '08.

MHO,

Brian
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But what of the pretty rendered 3D POI signs? :P

Also, as mentioned above, the US doesn't get the Intelligent Parking Assist.

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06-02-2006, 05:58 PM	#1
topgun Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi this is my first post. I want to buy a toyota prius I live in santa cruz and will be driving mostly to the palo alto region. I am wondering should I wait for 2007 or go ahead and order the 2006 prius. I found this video of 2007 prius: http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Toyota_Prius/..._7-6459267.html tx

06-02-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I saw the video without sound so I'm missing any explanations, but anyway in favor of a 2006 1) $3100 tax credit 2) I don't believe the auto-park feature will be available in the US.

06-02-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
Maytrix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Marlborough, Mass Posts: 733 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If it was me, I wouldn't wait. I bought a 2005 in Sept last year and have never thought twice about it. While the 2007 will have a few extras the 2006 has, it's not a major model change.

06-02-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
jbarnhart Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 628 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Go for the '06 if you want the tax credit (and can use it). Wait for the '08 if you want a new platform. The '07 is a minor model change (as the '06 was from the '05 and '04).

06-02-2006, 09:46 PM	#6
brasche Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 156 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Go for an '06, get the credit (especially since the AMT tax is on hold). From the video, I saw two new features. The traffic condition reporting and the auto-park feature. The high resolution screen is already standard on '06 models with the reverse camera and navigation system. Otherwise wait for the '08. MHO, Brian