I have a $4500 2001 Prius that I am happy with. Driving with minimal thought to economy on medium-length trips, in a big city, with an average of 300lbs of passengers (myself not included) I average 45mpg. On long trips and with more careful city driving 55+mpg is doable.
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2001 Prius - 170,000 KM - just got it (no consistent FE numbers yet)
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