JAN 12

A few years ago I bought a 2003 Prius (used for $16,000) with 22,000 miles on it (now it has 34,000 miles on it and the book value is over $10,000/retail price 15,000 today - a REAL SMART investment considering vehicles are a liability)... I LOVE it!!!!

I also love seeing on the screen how my driving habits affect my gas milage, thus I've learned what types of habits consume less gas.

Last October I moved from Seattle to Asheville, NC - a 3,000 mile trip, which gave me a lot of time to experiment with different driving habits. The second half of the trip I was getting anywhere between 75 and 100 mpg!!! Seriously! I couldn't believe my eyes.

Driving locally here in Asheville I can get anywhere from 45mpg to 75mpg. After having this car... I will NEVER go back to having a regular car again.

I know some are afraid to dive into one, fearing the technology might not be that good because they're newer... bite the bullet and you'll see what I mean.

I highly recommend Prius and don't hesitate to look around for a used mode, I know, they're hard to find - but they're worth it!

PBS FRONTLINE was right... Toyota is eating GM's lunch with the Prius!