Dear Sifus,

Question: Would you sell/trade-in your first hand Vios (Sep 2008 Registration, A/T, 60k mileage, problem free, perfect maintenance record, accident free) for the brand new 3rd Gen?

Asked a few friends, some say yes, some say no. Assuming that paying the difference and securing a loan isn't an issue, would it still be money well spent?

The Yes-Folks:
1. New Car! (The smell, latest gen, modern design bla bla...)
2. Better specs (More spacious, 5% better fuel efficiency?, more luggage space)
3. Safer (Default already comes with 2 airbags versus my current Zero)
4. Sell it now before problems crop up. (I have had ZERO issues with the car thus far. Touchwood)
5. Comfort?

The No-folks:
1. "Lost" the depreciation during the first purchase already, now lose AGAIN by buying another new car.
2. Get in debt unnecessarily for a depreciating item (current Vios has been fully paid off 1.5 years ago)
3. New car doesn't mean no problems, why take the risk when the current one is a-okay.

Tested the water with an agent, he's ready to accept a trade-in my Vios for 43k (thus actual balance of new Vios would be around 40k, depending which model I grab).

Personal thoughts: The safety and specs are attractive Pro's, but really it's been a smooth ride and I doubt it'll give me >40k worth of maintenance and hassle over the next 5 years?

Appreciate any constructive views for avid Vios owners (or any kindered soul who recently made the change?)

Cheers