Buy 2007 now or wait for 2008?

[pwalta]

We are looking to buy a Prius within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Since the 08s are apparently coming out sometime in September, what is your opinion of whether to go ahead and purchase an 07 as planned, or wait until the 08's come out. Does anyone know if there will be a price increase and what changes there might be on the 08's?

[clintbhs02]

Ive heard 2009 is a remodel and better MPG I would look into a 2009.

[nytimez]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(clintbhs02 @ Jun 7 2007, 09:29 PM) [snapback]457727[/snapback]</div>

Ive heard 2009 is a remodel and better MPG I would look into a 2009.
[/b]

I read somewhere that there will be a price increase. But I can't tell you if that's actually what's going to happen.

[Tech_Guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tula @ Jun 7 2007, 06:20 PM) [snapback]457722[/snapback]</div>

We are looking to buy a Prius within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Since the 08s are apparently coming out sometime in September, what is your opinion of whether to go ahead and purchase an 07 as planned, or wait until the 08's come out. Does anyone know if there will be a price increase and what changes there might be on the 08's?
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Toyota is being very tight-lipped on the availability of the next generation Prius and new features. Consequently everything is just conjecture... Current gossip is that the next generation Prius will not be available at the next annual change (September).

Consequently your decision is to decide if the current Prius meets your desires, or if you can (and want) to wait for maybe a year to see what the next generation Prius has to offer...

Personally, I'm going to wait and see..................

Good Luck,

Keith

[Joe Bernard]

I think the respondents are misunderstanding the OPs question. Tula isn't choosing between Gen 2 and 3. The Sep. 08 model is still a Gen 2. The question is, will 08 be more expensive and/or changed in any way. My guess: Toyota just did an upgrade with the Touring and usually makes no more changes in the final year of a model cycle. Considering that they're dealing on 07s now, I'd take the plunge.

[acdii]

Also consider you still get a tax credit, not as much as before, but still credit is credit.

[David Beale]

I think a better answer is:
If you can find the color and option model you want at a good price, buy now. If not, order and wait for the 2008. Make sure the dealer knows this is what you will do, so he can "deal" to sell now!

[FloridaWen]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David Beale @ Jun 8 2007, 10:51 AM) [snapback]458003[/snapback]</div>

............. if you can find the color and option model you want at a good price, buy now..........
[/b]

Which brings up another question..... are the SAME '07 exterior colors being offered in the 2008's ??
Even though they say the '08 body style will have no (or very minor) changes from the '07, will the exterior color you want be available ??
This happened to the Acura 3.2TL in 1999-2000..... they had a great color, Laguna Green, which was anything BUT a "green"........ it was that greenish-GRAY color, much more "medium gray" than "green" !! Then in 2001 they "eliminated" that great (very popular) color and replaced it with a "plain Jane" dark metallic gray !! Luckily I bought the 2000 model as I fell in love with that Laguna Green color........ it was also offered for ONE year only on the 1999 MDX, too.

[h2photo]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FloridaWen @ Jun 8 2007, 08:10 AM) [snapback]458012[/snapback]</div>

Which brings up another question..... are the SAME '07 exterior colors being offered in the 2008's ??
Even though they say the '08 body style will have no (or very minor) changes from the '07, will the exterior color you want be available ??
This happened to the Acura 3.2TL in 1999-2000..... they had a great color, Laguna Green, which was anything BUT a "green"........ it was that greenish-GRAY color, much more "medium gray" than "green" !! Then in 2001 they "eliminated" that great (very popular) color and replaced it with a "plain Jane" dark metallic gray !! Luckily I bought the 2000 model as I fell in love with that Laguna Green color........ it was also offered for ONE year only on the 1999 MDX, too.
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When I placed my order, they said it could be either an 07 or an 08 & that if it's an 08, they didn't say my color option wouldn't be available. But they didn't say it would either.

[FloridaWen]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ACD @ Jun 8 2007, 10:27 AM) [snapback]457988[/snapback]</div>

Also consider you still get a tax credit, not as much as before, but still credit is credit.
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Vehicles purchased before Oct. 1, 2006 qualify for the full credit.
For Toyota hybrid vehicles bought on or after October 1, 2006, and on or before March 31, 2007, the credit is 50 percent of the otherwise allowable credit amount.

Taxpayers buying Toyota Hybrid vehicles on or after April 1, 2007, and on or before September 30, 2007, can only get 25 percent of the credit.

If you purchase your car before the manufacture has reached the 60,000-unit limit, then you will receive the full tax credit. Because the sales report is sent to the IRS quarterly, the full tax credit will still be available throughout the quarter in which the 60,000 limit is reached. The tax credit is then reduced by one-half for the next six months; and then by another one-half for the next six months; and then ceases.