The 2006 died due to accident, not mechanical issues. I was impressed that a 10 year old vehicle with over 205k miles was valued over $5600 by the insurance company! It needed the usual repairs over the years (hybrid fans, MECS pump), but the biggest issue I had was the typical Ford wheel well rust.

I have a 2009 with a mere 33k miles on its way for delivery next week. Looking forward to the upgrade, though I'll miss the old girl.

Any advice from others who've done the gen1 to gen2 switch?

 

I guess congratulations are in order!