So we didn't end up buying a Prius (or any other car, for that matter). Financially, it just wasn't the right decision considering the house renovations we hope to embark on this spring. But now, every time Dan sees one go by, he has to point it out to me and say something like, "We could have had one of those". Which is funny, because I was the one who really wanted that car in particular. He would rather have something "sportier", although compared to our current two vehicles (2004 Toyota Sienna minivan and 1999 Nissan Altima), I maintain that the Prius IS sporty. I have a love-hate relationship with the minivan: it's awesome for long trips and transporting nephews & kids' friends but feels like a big boat when I'm in it alone going to work or running errands, and I'm not the best at parking it (see various small scrapes along sides and back for proof). I'm actually driving the Altima right now because my parking situation is tighter than Dan's, and since driving various Priuses (Prii?), I'm noticing all the things that probably need to be fixed - soon. So neither option is ideal, in my book, and new(er) Prius would be.
It doesn't help that it seems every 10th vehicle I see on the road is a Prius. Why do people in my area have to be so environmentally conscious?! I'm pretty sure that we will be buying a Prius whenever the Altima bites the dust, but until then I'm left pining after them. I know, I know, everyone should have my problems.
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