Zephyr

I carry one around just for those occasions when I have to park it someplace I am worried about, or during extended periods of parking lot time. I know it won't do me any good under the cargo floor, but it is comforting to know I have one extra piece of protection when I feel it necessary.

So the dealer is going to make you spend more up front because they know they may not be able to make up the difference when they turn the car around for used. I also believe a lease would be a good option for this car. In the next 5-10 years, fuel economy is going to be a big issue. With more and more hybrid cars hitting the road I believe the cost of gas will rise even more. You may have a very hard time either selling the car or paying the premium price for fuel in a number of years.