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57. I have driven a Prius for 8 yrs

no problems aside from regular car problems. My mother drives a 2003 Prius which also has had no unusual car problems.

In really cold weather, the gas engine runs more and mileage goes down. It is frustrating, until I realize that the "low gpa" is between 38 mpg and 45 mpg instead of the 50+ mpg during moderate weather - and compared to many other cars - 38-45 mpg is great.

Neither Prius driver in the family - now both with aging Prius's (11 yr old and 8 yr old) have had problems related to the hybrid system. Both have had fewer "aging" car problems than in our previous cars (a mazda 626 and a turbo suboru.) I drive more than my mother, and am at about 95K miles on the car. No "bugginess".

If you can find a relatively low mileage hybrid such as the Prius or Insight at a decent price - get it. I have not heard first hand reports of "bugginess." I do have first hand reports of longevity of the cars - which still maintain very high gpa.

In my last car, a week's driving took a half tank (about 6.5 gallons to fill). My aging Prius does the same drive generally takes about 40% to fill (smaller gas tank) at about 3.5-4 gallons. Over time - that really adds up.