Tom, Ray and your car's MPG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDNdH9pVdsE <-- Top Gear’s review on the Prius

And the deal with the gas prices, not everyone can afford to buy a new fuel efficient car that’s going to be mandated to the 35MPG+. So, should the person who can’t afford a new car be punished by spending MORE to keep their current car going? And besides, the Prius is a fugly car.