Prius owner since March 15, 2004. Traded in my Lexus LS400. I'm not a tree-hugger. I just believe that our addiction to oil threatens our freedom and way of life. Our petro-dollars are directly funding some of the most dangerous governments in the world, many of whom support terrorists. It is our patriotic duty to eliminate our dependence on foreign oil, and until our leaders begin behaving like they really have our interests at heart, we each need to make small sacrifices for the greater good. It turns out my Prius is roomy, quiet, fast, nimble, and requires very little feeding (averaging 43 miles-per-gallon) and I drive with a lead foot! Stop procrastinating and start demonstrating your true patriotism.

A sleek, modern eco-friendly alternative.

I think Toyota has totally hit the mark on making a car that is reliable and good for the environment

While these eco-friendly vehicles do not get the 60 miles per gallon touted by Toyota, they DO average 43 – 47 MPH in the real world and with gas topping three dollars per gallon today, you don’t have to pay through the hose to fill up! Now all we need is more companies to produce more fuel efficient alternatives.

This is the best car! My husband and I have one and we love it! We travel with it, we don't spend too much in gas, it has a lot of space, is great! (via pankajshah)

I drive a Prius for the obvious reasons (better for the environment, less gas, commuter lane privileges) but have also come to enjoy the bond with other owners… it’s nice to see that there are so many people out there trying to make a difference.

The Prius is a joy to drive. It's quiet; it's packed full of technology; it has lots of room for rear-seat passengers and cargo; hybrid cars get BETTER gas mileage in city driving than in highway driving; hybrid cars have great low-end torque; and if you're a greenie, you get that self-satisfied feeling every time you press the "Start" button. (via Baird)

Alrighty. A friend came to visit me driving this puppy, and it was the strangest, coolest ride I have ever had. First off, you can drive it like a bat out of hell and it still gets that crazy 60mpg or whatever. Yes, I should know that stat, but one of the appeals of having a hybrid is that it almost frees you to be the stereotypical lazy American. Almost.

The strange thing is that when you take your foot off the gas, there is no engine-running sound. It is quiet as a traffic cone. And the magnetic key doesn't even need to be put in the ignition. Like a keycard, you can wear it and just be reasonably close to the dashboard, and off you go. Haven't seen that new bubble-VW yet, but until then, this car has my public-transportation-user-vote. (via Jillita)