Diane Quinn 
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
Better than my BMW
 Having lived in Los Angeles for 10 years before heading to NYC, I was familiar with the Prius before many people out on the east coast.  I got one of the first 2004 models in New England in 2003 and I was actually surprised by the power, handling and roominess of this car.  I bought it to do my part for the environment and I was fully prepared to make sacrifices in those areas.  I never had too.  The technology was bleeding edge as well with voice commands and BlueTooth (only car that had it at the time).  I owned a Mercedes, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche and Jaguar in the decade before I bought this and this is my favorite out of all of them.  