I have owned this '07 Prius since 2010, and would buy it again. It is not a perfect car, but it has been a great car for the price. It just passed 150,000 miles and has needed zero service. If you are looking for just a regular cheap economy car with low operating cost, it's hard to beat a hybrid.

The second generation (2004 to 2009) Toyota Prius is well known for its distinctive aerodynamic shape, and for being the best selling hybrid in North America. Personally, I think it's ugly, but I don't have to look at it as I'm driving it. The car has been reliable since purchased at 2 years old, and has racked up 163,000 miles, mostly trouble-free. The small 12v battery had to be replaced at 160k, and the blower motor for the A/C went out around 80k. They are both cheap online and easy to replace, so I've spent all of about $220 on repairs the last 7 years. The interior is a somewhat odd layout, and rather loud on the highway. On the other hand, it does fit this 6'3" guy just fine and gets just shy of 50 mpg. If you can deal with driving an ugly car, the second gen Prius is an excellent used commuter.