James O. Berkland 
2001 Toyota Prius Sedan 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Car of the Future Now
 Our 2001 Prius was a pleasant surprise 
on our initial test drive when it was a 
loaner while our Lexus was being 
serviced.  
Now my wife leaves the Lexus in the 
garage and we argue over who gets to 
drive the Prius.  
Day in and day out we average about 48 
mpg, but occasionally get up to 54 mpg.
 Love the headroom, comfortable seats, 
quiet running and the CD sound system.
At the Sonoma 4th of July parade in 
2002 the 12 Prius cars won first place 
for the motorized division.  In 2003 
the 14 Prius cars took 2nd in the theme 
division, which was Pro-Environment.   
 