I have been reading this forum since buying my 2012 Prius C3. It is a joy to read, lots of helpful info. I have never sat in a Hybrib before so this is new to me. I travel 145 miles to work round trip, so gas milage is very important to me. I am well pleased with this car so far. I now have 3500 miles on the car in less than a month. Every fill up has been over 55 mpg. The only problem so far is my wfe wants to drive it all the time too. May have to get her one.