Each time I read an "opinion" that Prius ownership is not cost effective I am reminded of some "facts" for my 04 ownership here in Colorado.
My federal tax for 05 included a $2000 deduction and my Colorado tax for 05 included a $3000 CREDIT. Prius [and other hybrid] owners are exempt from having to pay the Colorado clean air emissions test fee upon license plate renewal.
Other state benefits can include lower auto insurance, free meter parking, free use of HOV lanes etc.
And the Prius is fun fun fun to drive
