[DUMBGRUNT]

Yes we own a 2015 Prius V, and I love it! My wife only me to allows me to it drive under direct supervision, for fear that I might use the POWER mode. Drove Suburbans and pickups forever. I LOVE THE PRIUS!

The Sub we drove to Alaska was the BEST EVER, but in a few years may move to the #2 spot?

Yes, I would drive the ALCAN in our Prius,but avoid the Cassier.

[JPJones]

“It also makes you a better citizen: “

That’s offensive.

Don’t buy Jap cars.

[Vinnie]

If I had to drive 10-15 miles or more to work every day I would likely buy a hybrid. Not necessarily a Prius but something very economical.

We have 3 Priui in the neighborhood.(plural for Prius=Priui?)

[Signalman]

My wife only me to allows me...

That tells me something right there.

[dainbramaged]

Nothing wrong with saving money - maybe some pin striping and ghost flames? Coming home the other day, we had a Chevy Volt in front of us and a Tesla following behind.

[yetidog]

I don’t understand the premise of being criticized for buying a Prius.

Who was critical and why would one care?

[Huntress]

Drive whatever you want, so long as you don’t tell you’re a superior person because of it.

[hlmencken3]

The Prius is a real car, conventional range, roomy and flexible if a bit slow. If gas had gone to the predicted $7.00 per gallon (”like Europe”), nobody would be calling it the Pious.

[butlerweave]

Buy what you like not what other people tell you to buy

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

FWIW, I did a back of the Excel trade study, assuming 15,000 miles driving a year and a 10 year economic life, cost of money at 6%, comparing the Prius and Corolla. The break-even point is gasoline at $6.00 per gallon. Your mileage may vary.

The selling point in the Prius is the feeling of membership in a club, the “social desirability bias” factor. NTTAWWT.

[Mr Rogers]

I don’t object to people owning a Prius. I object to the Prius owners who expect me to haul hay in one...

[ConservativeMind]

We know a family that has two Ford Fusion Hybrids. The hybrid version had 20 more total horsepower than the base engine did (191 HP).

Nice cars.

[umgud]

I’m not sure I’m sold on a hybrid as a daily driver. Though I’m not opposed to an all electric snazzy golf cart as a daily commuter, as I live really close to work.

[Tau Food]

There is nothing wrong with saving money. People I know tell me that the Prius is one of the most dependable cars on the road. Toyota seems to know what they are doing.

There is no sense in trying to please other people. Some of the same folks who will criticize you for buying a Japanese car were critical of people who bought GM cars a few years back. And, what about the folks who got sucked into buying Hummers. They received a ton of criticism.

Buy a car that suits your needs and don't worry about the idiots.

[nickedknack]

F’ the Priapism and holier-than-thou Priapism owners. The problem is the relentless war on energy, not Americans wanting to drive larger vehicles.

[Larry Lucido]

I don't think folks criticize a car. They criticize the owners.

[Ditter]

If I drove more miles every day I might consider it...............but I don’t and I am very comfortable in my 2016 Tahoe.

[PIF]

“It also makes you a better citizen: You embrace the speed limit...”

It also makes you the slowest car in the slow lane - never get behind a Prius or a baby Prius.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Sounds like the wife drives the car and you. LOL!

[higgmeister]

Smug Alert!

[raybbr]

What did you pay for it? Is insurance higher? Have you actually calculated the cost per mile? How much does it cost to replace the batteries? Seriously asking.