newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose

kiri · 07-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Hi everyone,
we currently own a 07 honda fit (our second one) and we decided to sell and upgrade to a prius and hoepfully break even. We have been wanting one for a long time and we feel like it is a good time.

We have 2 pretty good deal in front of us.
Both are silver with grey interior, our first choice color wise. Both seller have stated same thing for selling: great car but need lower payments.

We were going to buy a 2004 prius with 80K miles for 10K. it has been in a minor accident (rear passenger side, clean title) and we will have all records. It has not much options but it a good starter car. We would have more flexibilty with selling our own car since it would go for more than that, we could pay off a little of our debt.

We also have the option to buy a 2007 prius with 65k, never been in an accident for 12K. same thing here nothing fancy but we do like the mp3 option...although I so like the finish of the smooth plastic better like in the 2004-2005 than textured as we have seen in the 2007 (for the dashboard). Financially we probably would have to shell a few $ for this one after selling ours, but it is also less miles and newer.

Which one would you get?
both are under blue book value.

fgp · 07-23-2009, 04:50 PM

ther is no substitute for no accident, less mileage newer vehicle. my humble opinion

kiri · 07-23-2009, 05:16 PM

Someone mentionned to me that 2004 was the first bath of second gen and that maybe I would be better off with a 2007 which probably has the kinks worked out.
That person had no knowledge of the prius just a general remark about all cars in general.

Would that be true for the prius too?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fgp

ther is no substitute for no accident, less mileage newer vehicle. my humble opinion

fgp · 07-23-2009, 05:28 PM

well, my 04 had very few kinks. it did have a recall for computer or something but other than that my 07 was just about the same. but the 2010....ohh what a way to go.

kiri · 07-23-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fgp

well, my 04 had very few kinks. it did have a recall for computer or something but other than that my 07 was just about the same. but the 2010....ohh what a way to go.

I am sure we would love the 2010, but that would not be the right financial choice for us right now

So far I have one vote for the 2007 and one for the 2004... anybody else

we have to make a decision pretty much by tonight...

4G63 · 07-23-2009, 07:19 PM

whats wrong with the honda? if u bought it brand new and it doesnt have too much mile, i see no reason switching to an older car which involved in an accident. 65k is a lot of mile for an 07 but if i have to choose, i'd get the 07.

jestoy7 · 07-23-2009, 07:21 PM

65k is a lot for an 07. I say keep the fit or get the 07 as well.

Muhahahahaz · 07-23-2009, 08:08 PM

I would get the 2007.

usbseawolf2000 · 07-23-2009, 09:41 PM

I would take the 07. It has better MFD (higher resolution and better color). The sound system has the automatic sound leveling feature according to the car speed. It has tire pressure monitoring. A little more headroom in the back. Front suspension is the same as the touring edition.

Blauer Glimmer · 07-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Go for the '07. The smooth plastic you prefer on the older model has its drawbacks, according to some owners I know. Also, the '07 has some improvements over the '04 that others have mentioned here.

07-23-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
kiri Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 5 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose Hi everyone, we currently own a 07 honda fit (our second one) and we decided to sell and upgrade to a prius and hoepfully break even. We have been wanting one for a long time and we feel like it is a good time. We have 2 pretty good deal in front of us. Both are silver with grey interior, our first choice color wise. Both seller have stated same thing for selling: great car but need lower payments. We were going to buy a 2004 prius with 80K miles for 10K. it has been in a minor accident (rear passenger side, clean title) and we will have all records. It has not much options but it a good starter car. We would have more flexibilty with selling our own car since it would go for more than that, we could pay off a little of our debt. We also have the option to buy a 2007 prius with 65k, never been in an accident for 12K. same thing here nothing fancy but we do like the mp3 option...although I so like the finish of the smooth plastic better like in the 2004-2005 than textured as we have seen in the 2007 (for the dashboard). Financially we probably would have to shell a few $ for this one after selling ours, but it is also less miles and newer. Which one would you get? both are under blue book value.

07-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
fgp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nashville Posts: 124 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose ther is no substitute for no accident, less mileage newer vehicle. my humble opinion

07-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
fgp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nashville Posts: 124 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose well, my 04 had very few kinks. it did have a recall for computer or something but other than that my 07 was just about the same. but the 2010....ohh what a way to go.

07-23-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
4G63 I quit boosting Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 142 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose whats wrong with the honda? if u bought it brand new and it doesnt have too much mile, i see no reason switching to an older car which involved in an accident. 65k is a lot of mile for an 07 but if i have to choose, i'd get the 07.

07-23-2009, 07:21 PM	#7
jestoy7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 231 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose 65k is a lot for an 07. I say keep the fit or get the 07 as well.

07-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Muhahahahaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 125 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose I would get the 2007.

07-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#9
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 3,947 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 211 Thanked 261 Times in 169 Posts Friends: 63	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose I would take the 07. It has better MFD (higher resolution and better color). The sound system has the automatic sound leveling feature according to the car speed. It has tire pressure monitoring. A little more headroom in the back. Front suspension is the same as the touring edition.

07-24-2009, 11:09 AM	#10
Blauer Glimmer Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY (Southern Tier) Posts: 294 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 31 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 2	Re: newbie buying a prius! which one would you choose Go for the '07. The smooth plastic you prefer on the older model has its drawbacks, according to some owners I know. Also, the '07 has some improvements over the '04 that others have mentioned here.

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