Is now the best time to purchase new?

Haven't the June and July 2009 purchasers done very well with theirs? As I recall, HTMLspinner got the first gen3 sold in his area.
I think Toyota is working out the VAST majority of the bugs now.

And the rumor about 'the first year model is a crap shoot, the second year is good' is overrated. The mid-cycle refresh, now that is a good way to go (2012 liftback)

 

intestingly, those who waited for the gen III got great deals because of the economy. the 2010's sat on the lot forever and sold at tremendous discounts to those who waited. the only downside was the 12 volt battery life.

you're correct, the biggest defect on the '10's seems to be rattles which carried forward but at a lesser rate.

 

I am upgrading the stock rear view mirror of my 2015 Persona with a Gentex Series8 auto dim with home link.Getting the install done fro ma local car auto shop. Ordred the part from amazon for about $249.