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  1. hamil33

    hamil33 Junior Member

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    I am approaching 72 (age, not speed). I am hoping for an early death for my current car. Every time I buy a new car I think "this may be the last one". I remember thinking that back in the 50s when I bought my first VW (32 hp). My future Prius will actually, probably, maybe, perhaps, be my last car.
    All seriousness aside, I am holding out for the plug-in Prius.
     
    #1 hamil33, Mar 1, 2008
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    dpguest New Member

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    Am 76 1/3... just got my 2008 Touring #2 Metallic Gray Prius three days ago. 182 miles on it now 44.6 mpg avg ...

    Love the car... my advice, don't wait ... you'll love the current model, especially with the current gas prices....
     
    #2 dpguest, Mar 1, 2008
  3. seasalsa

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    Why wait? I was your age when I bought mine however I don't plan on it being my last Prius. I'll trade in in on a plug-in when it is available and still be able to enjoy the wait.
     
    #3 seasalsa, Mar 1, 2008
  4. hamil33

    hamil33 Junior Member

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    Certainly good advice unless you are familiar with the term "wife".
     
    #4 hamil33, Mar 1, 2008
  5. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    why wait??

    my dad had a 2005 Camry with 15,000 miles on it. sold it, bought a 2007 Prius. lost a TON on the exchange.

    and he has ZERO regret.... actually not true. he was in the market for a 2005 Prius, but could not wait the estimated 8-12 weeks... so he settled for the Camry... not waiting was his only regret
     
    #5 DaveinOlyWA, Mar 1, 2008
  6. Gadgetdad

    Gadgetdad New Member

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    Jump in! If the plug-in model ever comes, it likely be a very expensive add on option (I'm guessing at least $5000. for the first years!). If, as you mention, a wife is involved.... that price would be a problem! So while you are still young enough to enjoy a Prius, go for it!:)

    p.s. My uncle bought an new Cad when he turned 95! He died at 99 and only made right hand turns when he was still driving!

    Lee.
     
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  7. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    The latest rumors are that the 2010 model will be a plug-in version. I for one wouldn't buy one until it has been out for a couple of years. I don't want to be a beta tester for Toyota again. Go for the 08 or 09 and enjoy the car.
     
    #7 firepa63, Mar 1, 2008
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    Very familar, I've had the same one for 56 years. I've threatened to trade her in but she says that I couldn't handle 3 25's:(
     
    #8 seasalsa, Mar 1, 2008
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