Many years ago, my wife and I were Thanksgiving dinner guests of a very liberal family for whom I had done a personal service. After the meal they walked us out, subsequently showing us their new Prius, one of the first years' models. I asked them about mpg, and then how does it feel to drive; the wife said that it has been "VERY uncomfortable to drive any distance", but she then said "But we are making a statement and expect at some point we will get used to it." I got a twinge in my back just hearing her say that, so we made our goodbyes with thanks, and then headed home. The "making a statement" and the "we'll probably get used to it at some point" comments became one of our family jokes regarding many things. Still, so glad you got a good one, round gunner - can't argue with its utility and mpg, apparently. Our current wheels are a 2009 Chrysler Sebring with just over 30K original miles, no issues from new to now. Heated seats are the only statement we are making in Western PA winters, let me tell you. ---PGH Jon