The media needs to be aware of break-in delay. Most drivers experience a delay in getting optimum mileage and performance until the vehicle is broken in, or even slightly broken in. Break-in is a good sign. It means that the vehicles are tight when they are delievered, which is a very general indication of good build quality.

It has been said:
Hybrid drivers come in 3 flavors, greenie, techie and cheapie. Pick any 2.
2005 Prius, Melinium Silver over gray, package 5 (AI)