talking about prius'. i have a prius because i drove a lot - sometimes thousands of miles a month and at 48 miles a gallon - it saved me a lot in transportation costs. car is almost 12 years old and except for new tires and fluid changes - has not needed any repair - not even breaks.  not so long ago, i was helping out at a homeless shelter and also helping out were Bikers for Trump (a group of great people). i got along fine with the bikers and they invited me to join them at a local biker's bar. so here i show up in my prius. shortly after getting to the bar, a really big (don't mess with me type) biker showed up and - in a loud voice said - "who the hell has the prius" - about 40 guys all pointed to me.  later when i went out - there were about 20 bikes parked all around my prius - just protecting it! i have since been invited to a number of bikers' outings and they offer to pick me up for my personal safety instead of coming in my prius.  just so you know i am first generation italian & rather tiny. often i have been referred to as a miniature sofia loren - the bikers were very respectful and I still support their fund raising activities.  I am thinking of getting a jeep.