We had to get a new vehicle when our previous car's transmission went out. Frustrated with dealing with seemingly constant vehicle issues, I decided our next vehicle would be a car with a reputation for quality and good gas mileage. After a great deal of research, I decided to get a Prius. We bought a used 2011 Prius from our local Toyota dealer and I can't be happier. It's the best car we've ever owned hands down.

You simply can't beat the gas mileage of the Prius, nor it's comfortable ride. The Prius has been a great fit for our family, as it allows us to lug lots of stuff around and save lots of money at the pump. The biggest negative I'd say about the Prius is that it's not built for long trips. We drove it from Illinois to Florida last year, and the seats got really uncomfortable about several hours. It's a great commuter car, but I wouldn't plan on driving to the Grand Canyon with it or anything.