Hey, for me - I get twice the gas mileage as I did in my previous car ('97 Lexus LS400); have the same level - no, more - of the "creature comforts"; better gas mileage; a sharp looking car that is solid; NO ROAD NOISE THRU A RAGTOP; great gas mileage; an awesome tax credit (almost like extra money); oh, did i mention better gas mileage - since it's at about $3.00+ per gallon????

The other "perk" is that here in Virginia we have our HOV (carpool for some) lanes that allow certain hybrids to access with only one occupant. Since my hours vary - its just me. My commute before was anywhere from 1.25 hours to 2 hours EACH WAY!!!! This little sipper saves me about 1.5-2 hours each day in my time. No sitting in the "red sea" of tailights for 70% of my trip home (I-95 north in the AM; south in the pm ).

The cost is almost a wash since I paid about 4K less for a Civic Hybrid and feel it doesn't even come close to the TCH. I really do like this car!!