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Trade 07 touring Prius for 09 aura xr

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by idareu, Jan 8, 2012.

  1. idareu

    idareu Junior Member

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    I have a 07 touring with 41k on it. I have had no problems with it other than replacing front brakes and wheel bearings. I found a 09 xr aura 4 cly which has a six speed tranny. I like the ay=ura because it is a newer car with premium leather seats, stability control, brake assit, bluetooth, sunroof, remote starter. The aura has 30k on it and has new brakes, tires, filters, blades which means no immediate upkeep expense. I can trade even. pros and cons please.
     
  2. stevemcelroy

    stevemcelroy Active Member

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    What package is your Prius and which model Acura - there is no xr? Even assuming you have a loaded Prius and they have a base TSX the Acura is likely wortha couple thousand more. Id be sure to get a carfax. If it all checks out the TSX is a fun car to drive, as are the other Acuras.
     
  3. idareu

    idareu Junior Member

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    No Acura. 09 Saturn Aura xr
     
  4. stevemcelroy

    stevemcelroy Active Member

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    Oh dear God - you must be mad to even consider it then.
     
  5. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Seriously? A Saturn?

    Cons:
    Much worse gas mileage
    Lower resale and higher lifetime cost
    Different kind of fun to drive
    More likely to need expensive repairs

    Pros:
    A little newer
    Maybe more fun to drive
    You like it better?
     
  6. kohnen

    kohnen Grumpy, Cranky Senior Member

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    Saturn's out of business. Getting parts and service on that car will be difficult to begin with, and only get worse. And, Saturn chat forums are dying out.

    The Prius is Toyota's flagship hybrid - Toyota will be supporting with parts and service for the forseeable future. And, we on PriusChat aren't dying out.

    I wouldn't trade if I were you.
     
  7. Pinto Girl

    Pinto Girl New Member

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    Don't do it.

    Curious that you replaced brakes on the '07 so soon, though. And wheel bearings?
     
  8. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    You'd be nuts to do it. Betcha the other guy proposed this "even trade": he wants to get rid of the thing, leather seats notwithstanding.
     
  9. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Ditto. One would be nuts to do the trade.

    I'm also puzzled by both the above. I'm at 60K miles on the original brakes and bearings. Many have gone 100K+ miles and are still on the original brakes. Bearing changes prior to 41K miles or even 100K miles is rare.
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    That's me. I'm at 155K miles and I still have enough pad left to hit 200K at least.
     
  11. justlurkin

    justlurkin Señor Member

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    I own an '07 with 45,000 miles on it.

    Judging from the condition of the brakes on mine, it won't need new pads until I pass well over 150,000 miles. Also, no wheel bearing problems on mine either.

    I'm surprised the OP needed to have his '07's brakes and bearing serviced at just 41K miles. Maybe he abuses his car (heavy foot, crashes, etc).
     
  12. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Lmao. I love these threads! First we got the Fiat guy, now this!!!
     
  13. usnavystgc

    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    DO NOT take this trade. I say again, absolutely DO NOT take this trade.
     
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    Lol this is a funny thread. Thumbs up.
     
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    Hi from Ireland,

    Ssss :grouphug: ....do not take this trade.
    :typing: here you have and will have a lot of :angel: but your choice :scared:
    c'mon you have the best build car in the world:first: and you want to trade it for car from other planet? ehh:amen:

    Should be easy to put:
    -bluetooth
    -leather
    -remote start ... on Prius
     
  16. LIPriusFreak

    LIPriusFreak Can I haz JDM?

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    i gotta better idea.....give me your 07 touring prius and I'll give you my well maintained 99 Subaru Legacy limited...it only has 125k with all new fluids, new OEM suspension, brakes, tires etc...

    The subaru is a beast in winter, much more reliable than a Saturn, looks nicer, gets better mileage AND guess what??? Subaru is still ALIVE AND KICKING!!!

    Since I'm such a nice guy, I'll do an even trade.... ;)
     
  17. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Parts may be a challenge

    Body is shared with the Opel Vectra (not imported to USA)
    Engine shared with a Cadillac CTS
    Chassis shared with a SAAB 9-3 (also defunct)
     
  18. jadziasman

    jadziasman Prius owner emeritus

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    More comfortable and way more powerful than a Prius.
    Slightly newer.
    No worries about traction battery failure or other hybrid system failure.
    Your friends will no longer make fun of you.

    Cons:

    Made by GM.
    Made by GM. (I know I listed this twice - I really, really hate GM!)
    3.6L engine needs premium gas.
    Almost certain to have minor issues and likely to require a major repair if owned 5 years or more.
    Up to $1000 more per year in fuel cost if you drive 20K miles per year - like me.

    Advantage: Prius