traded '07 for '10

lenjack · 10-31-2009, 12:57 AM

Today traded my '07 for a red Prius 3, '10. First impresions... More refined, quieter, and 56.4 mpg first 90 miles. Loving it!

spinnsilly · 10-31-2009, 01:18 AM

that makes me feel good about my '10 purchase because i was on the fence about buying new or a '08 and save some money. my husband convinced me that a few thousand wasn't worth it..

djasonw · 10-31-2009, 02:34 AM

I appreciate the OP's enthusiasm and also the happiness that will come to the new owner of your relatively new 2007. What I don't understand is the waste of money from going from an '07 to a '10. Obviously frugality is not your main concern but if it makes you happy... what the heck!!! I still have my 2004 (78k miles) and haven't put any money into it as far as repairs. Just normal maintenance.

mindmachine · 10-31-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by djasonw

I appreciate the OP's enthusiasm and also the happiness that will come to the new owner of your relatively new 2007. What I don't understand is the waste of money from going from an '07 to a '10. Obviously frugality is not your main concern but if it makes you happy... what the heck!!! I still have my 2004 (78k miles) and haven't put any money into it as far as repairs. Just normal maintenance.

I am doing the same thing, waiting on my 2010 IV with Solar roof, trading in 07 Prius II with 16,633 miles on it.

The new 2010 is so much nicer than the 07 IMO, plus I upgraded from a 07 II to a 10 IV. I love the new interior and the higher horsepower will make it nicer for highway driving too. Plus the new touch tracer display is awesome.

Life is short at best, enjoy it and stop pinching the pennies. Thats my philosophy anyway.

triumph1 · 10-31-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by djasonw

I appreciate the OP's enthusiasm and also the happiness that will come to the new owner of your relatively new 2007. What I don't understand is the waste of money from going from an '07 to a '10. Obviously frugality is not your main concern but if it makes you happy... what the heck!!! I still have my 2004 (78k miles) and haven't put any money into it as far as repairs. Just normal maintenance.

The guy above got rid of a 3 year old Prius with 16k. Why even have one driving that little? To each their own though.

cycledrum · 10-31-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by djasonw

I appreciate the OP's enthusiasm and also the happiness that will come to the new owner of your relatively new 2007. What I don't understand is the waste of money from going from an '07 to a '10. Obviously frugality is not your main concern but if it makes you happy... what the heck!!! I still have my 2004 (78k miles) and haven't put any money into it as far as repairs. Just normal maintenance.

Maybe he's pretty tall and needed to get away from the terrible driver legroom, lack of seat and steering wheel adjustments of the 07 Prius.

The 04 - 09 Prius is not a refined car for everyone. If you happen to fit in it, and be comfortable, you're lucky.

That said, I would sell my car to private party before trading in when I could easily pay cash for another.

concertinajohnnyboy · 11-01-2009, 01:19 AM

I had about 5 years with a 2006 Prius. Traded for a 2010. I'm very happy.

GreenGuy33 · 11-02-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by concertinajohnnyboy

I had about 5 years with a 2006 Prius. Traded for a 2010. I'm very happy.

I'm sorry but I don't quite understand the first line "I had about 5 years with a 2006 Prius..."
Are you saying that you had your 2006 Prius for 5 years? That would make this 2011?

10-31-2009, 12:57 AM	#1
lenjack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA Posts: 456 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	traded '07 for '10 Today traded my '07 for a red Prius 3, '10. First impresions... More refined, quieter, and 56.4 mpg first 90 miles. Loving it!

10-31-2009, 01:18 AM	#2
spinnsilly Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 76 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: traded '07 for '10 that makes me feel good about my '10 purchase because i was on the fence about buying new or a '08 and save some money. my husband convinced me that a few thousand wasn't worth it..

10-31-2009, 02:34 AM	#3
djasonw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belle Harbor, NY Posts: 644 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 26 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 1	Re: traded '07 for '10 I appreciate the OP's enthusiasm and also the happiness that will come to the new owner of your relatively new 2007. What I don't understand is the waste of money from going from an '07 to a '10. Obviously frugality is not your main concern but if it makes you happy... what the heck!!! I still have my 2004 (78k miles) and haven't put any money into it as far as repairs. Just normal maintenance.

11-01-2009, 01:19 AM	#7
concertinajohnnyboy Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 84 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: traded '07 for '10 I had about 5 years with a 2006 Prius. Traded for a 2010. I'm very happy.

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