Get the Prius, you won't ever regret it. Neither will your family and friends...or anyone who likes and breathes clean air.

Now if it's strictly gas mileage...that's a slippery slope. I say don't get a Prius if that is ALL you are concerned about.

Use less, pollute less...the rest is a bonus.

Cheers,
Curt.

'04 Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear warn system, compass mirror, EV mode button, 8" subwoofer in right rear cubby & 6" subs under seats, power lumbar in the front seats, Coastaletech hitch w/ Aspen bike/snowboard rack. iPod2car, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, and DVD video, solid 47 MPG @ 70000 miles.