Anyone having 2nd thoughts about buying a 2010?

I had planned on trading in my 05 for the 2010 next year. Now with the economy the way it is and gas prices crazy low, I'm not so sure. I know it's about more than the mpgs, but it seemed easier to justify the expense when gas was nearing $4/gallon. What is everyone else thinking? Are you going for the 2010 or have you decided to wait a year or two?

Ours is an 08 and we plan on getting a 2010. I have talked with our dealer to be notified as soon as one can be ordered.

I mentioned this in another thread. My dealer told me the other day he expected the 2010 Prius in by next summer, and that it would not be a plug-in.

Actually, I'm looking at selling my 2005 with HOV stickers and getting a 2009.

I don't like the newly designed interior of the 2010 so 2009 is my last chance.

Barring a traffic accident I plan on holding onto mine until 2017 (Should have about 250,000 miles by then)

I hope to get a 2010 as soon as they are available.

Not for me, but my DH really likes the interior shots of the 2010... and his Buick is starting to give us a bit of trouble (she is 16 years old, after all).
A lot will depend on work situations, and how the rest of our financial picture is at the time. We paid cash for Rudy, and we are loathe to get into a car payment situation.

I have no need for a 2010. Our 2006 is in great shape, and I'm sure it will be good for several more years. That said, I would like to have a 2010, since I'm all about new technology and gee whiz features. For me it will come down to the price differential that determines my out of pocket expense. If I can get enough for the 2006, I will probably trade to the new one.

Tom

When I saw the spy shot of the 2010 interior, I didn't like it too. After seeing all the screen shots that were leaked, I am starting to like it. I will reserve my final judgment until I sit inside one and test drive it.

I plan to upgrade but the question is... how long can I resist.

Without having the vehicle specifications, I don't have 'first thoughts.'

Bob Wilson

Lucky for me, I don't need them. I'm one of the few that have already been through the upgrade process after waiting years for a new model to arrive. So, I'm definitely ready and will hopefully be the first new model delivery at my dealer (again). Bring it on!
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I'm not too enamored with the shots of the interior I've seen. It looks to me like the center console takes up too much valuable space. I do like the front end treatment, though. We'll see how it goes, but I suspect my 2k5 Prius will still have under 50K miles by the time they roll out.

I doubt if I'll drop the cash on one, especially the first year.

The decision is a little easier for me. I have to wait till the 2001 dies. It looks like everyone else is wanting to trade in a perfectly good vehicle.

I just purchased a 2007, though I want the 2010 really bad, if it's not a plug-in I will stick it out until it is. It's a lot easier to wait, now that I am rid of the GMC Sonoma and have the Prius. Glee!

Toyota helped encourage that in the early years, knowing that there would be a strong market for used ones too.
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I'd love to have a new Gen 3 but I think I'll wait for a few more years barring some unforeseen lottery win. My 2005 just turned 3 y.o. @ 97,000 miles so I also have this urge to drive it beyond 250,000 miles just because I can. It's in great shape despite being hit twice so I don't foresee any problems over the next 3 yrs and 100K+ miles.

My spousal unit greatly dislikes the cockpit look of the 2010 with the full center console, and does not like the shifter placement, so we went forward with a 2009, which with our 2007 yields our Prius fleet.