 I ordered this unit in September 2007, just before the economy went south.  It is one of the best investments I've ever made.  Dealer service has been outstanding, but all I've ever needed has been routine maintenance.  This car is a joy to drive.  I bought it in part as a trade-in hedge against purchasing a next-generation Prius (what holds its trade-in value on a Prius more than another Prius?) but I will hold off until the 2011 model year.  I don't buy the first model year of anything. Over-the-road economy, honest 53 mpg. Around town in dead of winter (harsh in Northern NY State), 35-40 mpg. Around-town in summer, 44-48 mpg.  Not a good car, a great car.  Toyota's nailed it.  