 The Prius is the best car I have owned.  Purchased new, currently 145,000 miles, the finish looks new when waxed, quality of construction is like new, and it still gets 50+ miles per gallon on a talk of gas (89).  Only replaced tires, lights, and a water pump at 115K. My complaint is the $300 headlights.  If the car sets the wrong image for you, put an NRA sticker in the window and enjoy passing gas stations. 