Approaching 72

hamil33 · 03-01-2008, 10:05 AM

I am approaching 72 (age, not speed). I am hoping for an early death for my current car. Every time I buy a new car I think "this may be the last one". I remember thinking that back in the 50s when I bought my first VW (32 hp). My future Prius will actually, probably, maybe, perhaps, be my last car.
All seriousness aside, I am holding out for the plug-in Prius.

dpguest · 03-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Am 76 1/3... just got my 2008 Touring #2 Metallic Gray Prius three days ago. 182 miles on it now 44.6 mpg avg ...

Love the car... my advice, don't wait ... you'll love the current model, especially with the current gas prices....

seasalsa · 03-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Why wait? I was your age when I bought mine however I don't plan on it being my last Prius. I'll trade in in on a plug-in when it is available and still be able to enjoy the wait.

hamil33 · 03-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Certainly good advice unless you are familiar with the term "wife".

DaveinOlyWA · 03-01-2008, 11:34 AM

why wait??

my dad had a 2005 Camry with 15,000 miles on it. sold it, bought a 2007 Prius. lost a TON on the exchange.

and he has ZERO regret.... actually not true. he was in the market for a 2005 Prius, but could not wait the estimated 8-12 weeks... so he settled for the Camry... not waiting was his only regret

Gadgetdad · 03-01-2008, 11:47 AM

Jump in! If the plug-in model ever comes, it likely be a very expensive add on option (I'm guessing at least $5000. for the first years!). If, as you mention, a wife is involved.... that price would be a problem! So while you are still young enough to enjoy a Prius, go for it!

p.s. My uncle bought an new Cad when he turned 95! He died at 99 and only made right hand turns when he was still driving!

Lee.

firepa63 · 03-01-2008, 04:21 PM

The latest rumors are that the 2010 model will be a plug-in version. I for one wouldn't buy one until it has been out for a couple of years. I don't want to be a beta tester for Toyota again. Go for the 08 or 09 and enjoy the car.

seasalsa · 03-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamil33

Certainly good advice unless you are familiar with the term "wife".

Very familar, I've had the same one for 56 years. I've threatened to trade her in but she says that I couldn't handle 3 25's

03-01-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
hamil33 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Approaching 72 I am approaching 72 (age, not speed). I am hoping for an early death for my current car. Every time I buy a new car I think "this may be the last one". I remember thinking that back in the 50s when I bought my first VW (32 hp). My future Prius will actually, probably, maybe, perhaps, be my last car. All seriousness aside, I am holding out for the plug-in Prius.

03-01-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,198 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Approaching 72 Why wait? I was your age when I bought mine however I don't plan on it being my last Prius. I'll trade in in on a plug-in when it is available and still be able to enjoy the wait.

03-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#4
hamil33 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Approaching 72 Certainly good advice unless you are familiar with the term "wife".

03-01-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,254 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Approaching 72 why wait?? my dad had a 2005 Camry with 15,000 miles on it. sold it, bought a 2007 Prius. lost a TON on the exchange. and he has ZERO regret.... actually not true. he was in the market for a 2005 Prius, but could not wait the estimated 8-12 weeks... so he settled for the Camry... not waiting was his only regret

03-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#6
Gadgetdad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 294 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Approaching 72 Jump in! If the plug-in model ever comes, it likely be a very expensive add on option (I'm guessing at least $5000. for the first years!). If, as you mention, a wife is involved.... that price would be a problem! So while you are still young enough to enjoy a Prius, go for it! p.s. My uncle bought an new Cad when he turned 95! He died at 99 and only made right hand turns when he was still driving! Lee.

03-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
dpguest Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somers, NY Posts: 15 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Approaching 72 Am 76 1/3... just got my 2008 Touring #2 Metallic Gray Prius three days ago. 182 miles on it now 44.6 mpg avg ... Love the car... my advice, don't wait ... you'll love the current model, especially with the current gas prices....

03-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#7
firepa63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 296 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Approaching 72 The latest rumors are that the 2010 model will be a plug-in version. I for one wouldn't buy one until it has been out for a couple of years. I don't want to be a beta tester for Toyota again. Go for the 08 or 09 and enjoy the car.