Trade my Gen2 for a 2013 Gen3?

On the contrary! I find the bluetooth in the Gen3 to be very clear. Whereas the 3.5mm jack in my Gen2 has always had an annoying "buzzing" feedback noise (there IS a TSB about this, but Im far out of warranty).

I agree about having the itch at a bad time - tax season. That doesnt negate the fact that the car is actually at a good price, given it is a CPO with low miles. Toyota CPO's come with 12 month/12,000 mile B2B warranty, and an extended 7 year/100k mile powertrain warranty. Thats nice!

In comparison, in 2012 I paid $13,980 for my 2007 - it was 5 years old with 54,000 miles.
It is now 2015, and a 2013 is going for $16,700 with 34,000 miles. It is 2 years old.

I know I have described this before, but my 2007 has 97,000 miles on it and in 3,000 miles I will be due for some maintenance. I also need new summer tires. My windshield is cracked and needs to be fixed before I get a ticket. I also have a big dent that is going to start rusting soon that needs to be repaired.
Summer tires $400+
Windshield $300+
100k Maintenance $500+
Big Dent $550

So sink $1700 into my 2007 that is at/sinking market value once it hits 100k miles and the battery warranty expires, or hurry up and trade it while basically cutting even and getting something 6 years newer with 60,000 less miles AND warranties. Also I really like the look of the newer Gen3's and it gives me something to mod . No big maintenance aside from oil changes for a long time, and a brand new set of Ecopias to boot! The decision is made up in my mind.

 

Nope! The sign hanging from the rear view mirror on the 2013 was $17,100; I got them down to $16,700. I am going to work on getting that down to $16,200 Monday - if they wont budge, I will walk. There is no inflation of prices. There IS a doc fee of $200, which seems pretty normal for my region. And if I can get another $500 off the price of the car, Im not terribly butthurt over the doc fee.

They are giving me payoff for my 2007, and I dont know why.... its NOT in excellent condition, I'd rate it Fair, IMO. There is a 12" deep dent/scratch on the drivers side fender and drivers side door that will need to be repaired, its starting to rust the door and fender almost rub from it. My summer tires are just about down to the wear bars (They dont know that yet, they havent seen them- I have my winter tires on right now but I have told them this), my windshield suffered major damage last fall when a tree branch fell on my car during a storm, literally poking a hole in the upper left corner of the windshield and spiderwebbing it, and the car generally needs a very very good detailing because of the Michigan salty winter we've had. Hey if they are going to pay it off , who am I to argue?

This seems to me, a good opportunity to get rid of the 2007. This way I dont have to replace the windshield, have the dent fixed (Toyota wanted $1500 to repair, indy repair shops want $5-$600), I dont have to buy new tires ($400+) and I can avoid the 100k mile maintenance which I am 3000 miles away from.

 

It has 34,000 miles and has a clean carfax and yes, its a Prius 2. Black in color. I dont have any pics yet, they said they "just" received it on their lot and its not on the website yet.

IF I get the Prius 2, I plan on adding backup camera & Sirius. I can take the Sirius I installed in my 2007 out and into the 2013. I will also remove my engine block heater in the 2007 and see if I cant use it in the 2013. And of course, the icing on the cake- adding heated seats!

 

Not only did I see it in person today, but I test-drove it for about a good half hour. It was very nice, I was super impressed.

 

So... reviving my thread.

Would you trade your 2007 Level 5 with 97500 miles which needs tires, a windshield and cooling system maintenance in 3000 miles for a 2013 "Certified Pre-Owned" Prius II? Heres the car Ive been eyeing, and the Dealer is willing to go down on the price $500 (So sale price $16,700).

I have seen the car in person and it is in impeccable condition.

Used 2013 Toyota Prius For Sale | Troy MI

 

I waffled on it and it sold. Quick too. I looked at it Saturday around 1:30pm, and by 4pm, somebody bought it. It was a really nice Prius at a very good market price, and also certified pre-owned.

Yeah, I realize this one is a rental also but it is, afterall, Certified Pre-Owned as well. They dont just certify any ol' car.... so Im not really worried about it. I have decided that if I can find the "right Prius", even if it was an ex-rental, I will buy it inasmuch as it is certified by Toyota. I also did much research about buying an ex-rental and it seems that (these days) its a non-issue as the service they receive is above and beyond anything the average consumer would do.

The Prius I posted yesterday was one I also looked at last Saturday. I like that grey color. The salesman said the price has some flex too, so I was considering offering $16,000 as a starting negotiating point.

EDIT: I just checked the ad, and they lowered the price!

 

I went to look at the 2013 ex-rental car and as I was pulling in, what do I see?? A shiny GEN3 that was just added to the used lot!!!

It is NOT an ex-rental and is also certified (Turns out, this dealership seems to sell only Toyota certified used Prius's). Score! IF everything goes as planned, I will post pictures tonight

 

Just got home in my silver 2012 Prius II

So far, I LOVE IT. Much nicer ride all around. Pictures and minutia to come.... I havent eaten since 11am and I am going out to dinner first my better half!