This car has served me well for the past five years. I am the third owner and I knew the previous owners as well. Even though it is a hybrid car I would say that it is no more expensive to maintain that a traditional car, which is something I was worried about when I first bought it. I have driven this car up and down the east coast several times and it has held up well to the challenge. It has been very reliable and hasn't left me stranded yet (knock on wood!). 14 Years later, the gas mileage it gets is no longer ground breaking, but is still competitive with other recent traditional cars. Since it is a hybrid it recharges on breaking which means it gets great gas mileage in the city, making it great for commuting.

Great car, and great on gas. Compact, so it is easy to drive, and easy to fit in small parking spaces. Makes parallel parking very easy. In 2014, the car started breaking down frequently because the battery had to be replaced which cost $1,500. Since then, there have been no issues other than the A/C still doesn't work.