Upgrade from 2005 Prius to 2007?

dvandelay · 03-11-2007, 04:24 PM

I have a 2005 Prius (Package #6) that I bought in July 2005. With the current financing promotion and tax credit, I'm considering buying a new Prius (Package #5). Even though the package numbers are different the feature sets are equivalent.

With a new Prius I'd have a new car, a new warranty, rear view camera, auxiliary audio input, updated DVDs for navigation, and an improved interface for the display with a few new features. But I'd lose the override for the navigation system, as well as the cassette player (which I wouldn't need with an auxiliary audio input).

When I figure the payments I have left on my current Prius, the payments I'd make on a new Prius, and the tax credit, I'd end up paying about $5,800 more if I bought a new Prius. Should I do it?

Thanks
Dave

jrfaris · 03-11-2007, 04:37 PM

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When I figure the payments I have left on my current Prius, the payments I'd make on a new Prius, and the tax credit, I'd end up paying about $5,800 more if I bought a new Prius. Should I do it?
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I wouldn't wait too long if you want to do it. Rising gas prices will probably push Prius prices back up again soon. We just traded up and are glad we did. We miss the nav override but enjoy the improved features and the higher resolution MFD really makes a difference. We had HOV stickers which we no longer needed so we sold the 04 ourselves and it only cost us $1800 plus taxes (don't forget to figure them in) to upgrade. We took advantage of the 0% 24mo financing so that helps as well. Also, we were going to need new tires soon so overall, it seemed like a good decision.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-11-2007, 04:42 PM

I would start saving up for the next generation Prius

dvandelay · 03-11-2007, 04:42 PM

My calculations do take sales tax into account, but I have not figured in the maintenance costs.

My understanding is the tax credit goes way down after the end of the month, so I will be making a decision very soon.

Thanks,
Dave

aaf709 · 03-11-2007, 04:43 PM

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I would start saving up for the next generation Prius

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Me too, or at least the 2009.

moxiequz · 03-11-2007, 04:47 PM

I'm curious as to why you would want to trade in such a recent Prius for a new one. What does the 2007 have that your current 2005 doesn't have? Is your current car running ok? Is there something about it that drives you nuts that's fixed in the 2007 model? Is it really worth $5800 to trade up to what appears to be an equivalent package?

Being from the "drive-the-car-into-the-ground" camp I would keep the 2005 if there wasn't anything wrong with it and it still fit the needs of you (and your family). YMMV of course.

Robert Fisher · 03-11-2007, 04:56 PM

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I have a 2005 Prius (Package #6) that I bought in July 2005. With the current financing promotion and tax credit, I'm considering buying a new Prius (Package #5). Even though the package numbers are different the feature sets are equivalent.

With a new Prius I'd have a new car, a new warranty, rear view camera, auxiliary audio input, updated DVDs for navigation, and an improved interface for the display with a few new features. But I'd lose the override for the navigation system, as well as the cassette player (which I wouldn't need with an auxiliary audio input).

When I figure the payments I have left on my current Prius, the payments I'd make on a new Prius, and the tax credit, I'd end up paying about $5,800 more if I bought a new Prius. Should I do it?

Thanks
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malibucarl · 03-11-2007, 05:22 PM

Hi,
We just traded 05 pkg#1, plus 6 cd cghr for 07 pkg#2. Cost was $3400. plus T&L. We gained VSC, Smart Key, Seat air bags, Back-up camera and a car with no miles. If we would have kept the 05 we would've needed tires and had to make a decision re. extended warranty.

We thought prices and financing were such that we also bought a second 07 pkg#2.

We are in So.Calif. and the gas prices are VERY high--$3.17 yesterday. Unknown where you live --IF So. Cal. PM me and I'll gove you dealer info.

Carl

dvandelay · 03-11-2007, 05:26 PM

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I'm curious as to why you would want to trade in such a recent Prius for a new one. What does the 2007 have that your current 2005 doesn't have?[/b]

I don't have any complaints with the current car and I detailed the differences in the original post. If it cost $100 more to get the new one I'm sure you would break the 'run it to the ground' tradition. I'm just asking for people's input on whether $5,800 is still worth upgrading.

-Dave

Bill Merchant · 03-11-2007, 06:30 PM

I just got a 2007 #5 and love it. My wife got the 2005 and she loves it compared to her 2003 Sienna.

I would advise you to get the 2007. Many subtle changes and improvements in the car, plus the Toyota incentive price is right!

Of course, adding a few mods and changing the tires will boost the $5800 cost...

03-11-2007, 05:22 PM	#8
malibucarl Carl Straub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Malibu, Ca Posts: 163 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi, We just traded 05 pkg#1, plus 6 cd cghr for 07 pkg#2. Cost was $3400. plus T&L. We gained VSC, Smart Key, Seat air bags, Back-up camera and a car with no miles. If we would have kept the 05 we would've needed tires and had to make a decision re. extended warranty. We thought prices and financing were such that we also bought a second 07 pkg#2. We are in So.Calif. and the gas prices are VERY high--$3.17 yesterday. Unknown where you live --IF So. Cal. PM me and I'll gove you dealer info. Carl __________________ 2007 pkg #2 White 2007 Pkg #2 Red Additions to both; B T Stiffening Toyota in dash 6 CD Changer

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03-11-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
dvandelay Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Middleton, Wisconsin Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have a 2005 Prius (Package #6) that I bought in July 2005. With the current financing promotion and tax credit, I'm considering buying a new Prius (Package #5). Even though the package numbers are different the feature sets are equivalent. With a new Prius I'd have a new car, a new warranty, rear view camera, auxiliary audio input, updated DVDs for navigation, and an improved interface for the display with a few new features. But I'd lose the override for the navigation system, as well as the cassette player (which I wouldn't need with an auxiliary audio input). When I figure the payments I have left on my current Prius, the payments I'd make on a new Prius, and the tax credit, I'd end up paying about $5,800 more if I bought a new Prius. Should I do it? Thanks Dave

03-11-2007, 04:42 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,909 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	I would start saving up for the next generation Prius

03-11-2007, 04:47 PM	#6
moxiequz Weirdo Social Outcast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,935 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 9	I'm curious as to why you would want to trade in such a recent Prius for a new one. What does the 2007 have that your current 2005 doesn't have? Is your current car running ok? Is there something about it that drives you nuts that's fixed in the 2007 model? Is it really worth $5800 to trade up to what appears to be an equivalent package? Being from the "drive-the-car-into-the-ground" camp I would keep the 2005 if there wasn't anything wrong with it and it still fit the needs of you (and your family). YMMV of course. __________________ My Prius Everything Else

03-11-2007, 06:30 PM	#10
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,962 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	I just got a 2007 #5 and love it. My wife got the 2005 and she loves it compared to her 2003 Sienna. I would advise you to get the 2007. Many subtle changes and improvements in the car, plus the Toyota incentive price is right! Of course, adding a few mods and changing the tires will boost the $5800 cost...