I had a Matrix which I loved for its all-wheel drive, but it's small tank meant I had to get gas every week or two despite semi-decent mileage.
I've got a Prius now. Things I love about it: it's very roomy inside, reminding me of a Tardis. It gets between 40 and 50 mpg, has fascinating touch-screen info on engine use and mileage, has buttons on the steering wheel, you don't have to get your key out of your pocket (you just touch the door handle to unlock it then sit and push the 'on' button, then drive away,) and it is so quiet inside, even when driving, that conversation is easy. It's easy to park, it seats tall drivers, its fold down seats allow large things inside (if you don't have passengers,) its such a pretty misty pale green color. Things I dislike: its rear view is cramped, even with a back-up video. It doesn't have a roof rack.
Herooftheage (Vis) just went through your situation (their Saturn was totaled,) and they bought a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, which they love. He's talking about it here: http://herooftheage.dreamwidth.org/93272.html#comments
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I've got a Prius now. Things I love about it: it's very roomy inside, reminding me of a Tardis. It gets between 40 and 50 mpg, has fascinating touch-screen info on engine use and mileage, has buttons on the steering wheel, you don't have to get your key out of your pocket (you just touch the door handle to unlock it then sit and push the 'on' button, then drive away,) and it is so quiet inside, even when driving, that conversation is easy. It's easy to park, it seats tall drivers, its fold down seats allow large things inside (if you don't have passengers,) its such a pretty misty pale green color. Things I dislike: its rear view is cramped, even with a back-up video. It doesn't have a roof rack.
Herooftheage (Vis) just went through your situation (their Saturn was totaled,) and they bought a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt, which they love. He's talking about it here: http://herooftheage.dreamwidth.org/93272.html#comments