Brother Mike,
i'm drove Prius (company car) with a long time - 3 months, and found that it's really economy for gas. My driving style was a little bit rough compair with normal driver's.
I'm trust Prius will suitable for you................
ALTHOUGH, i believe you will choose GOLF GTI........Ha Ha
C Fu Ton! Long time no see!
I'm in a process of helping my mom car shopping... She doesn't drive much and she doesn't go fast.. so safety is key...
I suggest her to go for a Prius but my dad being a tranditional guy, he likes Euro cars more... so then I suggest GTi because I want to stay away with those "Twin Charger" engines.....
So will see....
Happy New Year my friend!!