The Toyota Prius is a reliable car to get used, specifically models in 2008. It is not the flashiest car and does not have the greatest add ons or luxury options, but it is a reliable car with great gas mileage. I would recommend a Prius to anyone who doe snot need a large truck and does not mind being in sedan-sized cars. It has a surprising amount of room in the car and in the trunk, and since it is a hatchback, it can be arranged to make a variety of accommodations. This is a car that lasts a very long time and does not require excessive repairs. Hybrids can be difficult because mechanics are not well versed enough in the in order to fix them in emergency situations, which makes them difficult to have for long distance driving or long roads trips. They do very well in the city and are great at maneuvering around tight spaces. They are also reliable cars on the highway and have good pick up for a four-cylinder car. Beware that you can notice when the car is full of people or equipment versus when it is empty because the pick up changes based on how much weight is in the car. Overall, I recommend this car to anyone.

When I first got this car 5 years ago I had my doubts - it didn't look very sturdy, and I'd heard so many jokes about Priuses and their lack of performance. But this has turned out to be by far the best car I have ever owned/driven. The mileage is fantastic - I have a very long commute and work 6 days a week, but only have to fill up once every other week, and it only takes 25 dollars for a full tank, which my wallet really appreciates. I've put over 180,000 miles on this car, in snow and rain and desert, and it still runs great - with routine maintenance, it continues to perform just as well as when I first started driving it. The compact nature of the car is extremely convenient as well - it has plenty of room on the inside for friends, dogs, and practically living out of my car, but the car can fit into the tiniest parallel parking spaces, which is a big bonus since I'm terrible at it. I love the way it handles - makes turns easily, isn't too jerky on the brakes, and doesn't slip and slide too much in nasty weather. The interior is comfortable, I like that it's got cloth seats so that summer days don't result in me getting burned by hot leather. It's got all the important parts of a car without any excessive bells and whistles - I'll be driving Priuses for as long as I can.