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2008 Model Details?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by AVOID92X, Jun 13, 2007.

  1. AVOID92X

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    So we're trying to buy a 2007 Touring. They are practically impossible to get a hold of unless we settle on a lower package. We're trading down from a luxury car, and we won't settle any further.

    Anyways, while I'm awaiting for a car to be located I'm looking for information on the 2008 models since I may have to order the car regardless. I notice miscellaneous news about the "potential" for 2008 to be the redesign year, but I have not seen anything concrete.

    Anyone know more details on the 2008? If it is going to get another 20-30 mpg then I'll just wait it out a few more months.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 AVOID92X, Jun 13, 2007
  2. Tideland Prius

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    It's been generally agreed that it'll be the 2009 MY that will have the redesign (or Sept-ish 2008 if they follow the fall release norm).

    I'm guessing your previous car is a Saab 9-2X?


    Oh and welcome to PriusChat!
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Jun 13, 2007
  3. AVOID92X

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jun 13 2007, 10:47 PM) [snapback]461302[/snapback]</div>

    AS I read more release info, 2009 MY seems to be the current belief/ speculation.

    Yes, I have a Saab 9-2x (good guess), but we're looking at replacing an '04 Acura TL with the Prius.
     
    #3 AVOID92X, Jun 13, 2007
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    mmmm.... I prefer the TL over the 9-2X lol. The only reason to keep the 9-2X is the AWD which I presume is your reason.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jun 14 2007, 12:08 AM) [snapback]461344[/snapback]</div>
    Yep, it all depends on what's important to you. I have a 9-2X Aero that has been modified a bit. Since you know the car, then you probably know it's a Subaru WRX with a few cosmetic changes. The 9-2X is fast and nimble. The TL is more of a cruiser and I actually think it's a chore to drive sometimes around town. Nice on the freeway though, and my wife likes the luxury and the look.

    What really encourages me is Toyota buying a substantial stake in Subaru. I see Suby is planning on a hybrid around 2010 (I assume based on Toyota's system), and Toyota will be getting arguably the best AWD system (or comparable to Audi) in the world. It was a perfect match.

    ANYWAY, back to the Prius.

    I'm thinking if I can't secure a 2007 and get the tax credit, then I may just wait until the '09 model comes out with 80+ mpg. I have a concern that the current model might drop in value quite a bit when the new models get 40% better mpg., newer shape and Gen 3 system.
     
    #5 AVOID92X, Jun 14, 2007
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    Since the next big makeover is for the 2009 model year, Toyota will probable do like they did with the Matrix--carry it over with no changes. We picked up the 08 Matrix brochure--they changed the brochure from portrait format to landscape format, and kept the same pictures as in the 07 brochure. No change at all in the car.
     
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    Yep, you might see some minor software changes in the MFD, but that's about it.

    The MFD screens have been tweaked pretty much every year.
     
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    I mentioned my curiousity about this before in an actual forum topic, but I am wondering if any exterior COLORS will change in 2008 ?? Any new, any omitted ?? I am not sure about this but were all the 2006 colors carried over to 2007 without change ?? Like I said, just curious, as one year I had my heart set on buying a particular color (Nissan) and waited-and-waited-and waited until the "new model year" was out only to find the color I wanted was discontinued and even looking at year-end left-overs, there were just NONE to be found in that color available anymore, anywhere in the USA :angry:
     
    #8 FloridaWen, Jun 14, 2007
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