2008 Toyota Prius

The first thing that people will notice about this car is its distinctive look, which is something you either love or hate. But the best features are inside. The car is suprisingly roomy on the interior, and packed with unique optional features. The handling is amazing, although performance is middling (be prepared to floor it to merge on the interstate) - but that's not why you bought this car, is it? EPA MPG is 52 highway, 60 city, but I've been averaging about 45. I can go for over 400 miles on less than $20 of gasoline. It has Toyota's reputation for reliability behind it, and you should expect to go for years without major maintenance issues.