Jeez WW, what orifice did you pull that hybrid stat out of?...I know at least 8 people who own one (including 3 die hard Republicans) and to a person they all swear by them. I will be making a new car purchase within the next year and I intend to look long and hard at the Toyota Prius. I have owned 5 Camrys over the last 20 years and loved them all. I had 2 Mercedes before the Camrys and they were a constant headache. I'll bet you follow the advice of Allen West and drive a Hummer.