Prius More Than Economical
At first I grew tired of the inflating gas prices. A lifelong American truck owner, I finally traded in the Chevy for the economical Toyota Prius. What I found after the first week of driving surprised me.
This vehicle is actually fun to drive. It's easy to find yourself glancing at the MPG rating and energy monitor that exists on the in dash monitor, challenging yourself each time to improve the mileage. It becomes less about the money you spend on gas, and more on changing the way you drive without realizing you are in fact doing it.
Perhaps the biggest compliment to this vehicle however is not from me. I wanted to own a Prius. My wife however has been an SUV and sportscar woman. 3 row seating and "lines". Now, after 2 months, she takes the Prius to work. Not because of fuel economy but because she finds the challenge of beating my MPG ratings enjoyable and fun.
The Prius truly is a vehicle that should be considered by anyone looking for both fuel economy and fun. You don't have to give up the "fun" part of driving just to put money back in your wallet...but how great it is knowing that each time you fill up the 11 gallon tank...you set your sites on beating the last mark. My personal best is 537 miles on one tank. My wife is getting close to beating that.
Yes, I would recommend the Toyota Prius to anyone looking for a new vehicle.
- Txmedic5, 2007 Toyota Prius
