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  1. RussellS

    RussellS New Member

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    I'm going to buy a Prius this evening and I need to know the difference between an 06 and 07 Prius? Not the new Touring edition or anything. Is there anything different about the computer or HSD, anything like that. Anything that would make me lean towards an 07

    Thanks,
    Russ
     
    #1 RussellS, Apr 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RussellS @ Apr 11 2007, 02:23 PM) [snapback]421602[/snapback]</div>
    Not that I know. If you're comparing non-Touring models to the 2006s, it should basically be a carryover.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Apr 11, 2007
  3. RussellS

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 11 2007, 04:48 PM) [snapback]421625[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear but I still wonder about the version of the software, etc. You know, I want the latest greatest :) But as long as there's not something that stands out that's what I need to know.
     
    #3 RussellS, Apr 11, 2007
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    I thought I heard something about more airbags becoming "standard" on the '07 Prii than were standard on the '06. Maybe this is a touring/non-touring distinction, though?

    Also, there may have been a re-shuffling of the package numbers?
     
    #4 Betelgeuse, Apr 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Apr 11 2007, 04:04 PM) [snapback]421641[/snapback]</div>
    Thats correct our salesman told us that side curtain and seat airbags are now standard equip.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ Apr 11 2007, 05:08 PM) [snapback]421643[/snapback]</div>
    That is good to know. Thanks. Wish me luck, I'll hopefully either be the owner of an 06 or 07 Prius by days end.
     
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    :) Hi RussellS

    We bought the Touring Edition = larger rims (16") + Bridgestone turanza tires, HID headlights, Different suspension and added the Option A 'package.' We felt the ~$270 difference well-invested over the Standard.

    As for the "Standard" the previous post is quite correct... really no visible differences, just fewer "packages" that the '06 with included features/package shifted around a bit.

    You're gonna LOVE your new Prius. :D
     
    #7 Charles Suitt, Apr 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RussellS @ Apr 11 2007, 03:23 PM) [snapback]421602[/snapback]</div>
    Are you comparing a used 2006 to a new 2007? AFAIK the 2007 is the same as the 2006. A couple of the 2006 packages were eliminated. The tax credit only applies to a new car.
     
    #8 JimN, Apr 11, 2007
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