Well I commute and shuttle school kids on a regular basis so when my 1995 Satrun wagon died with only 125,000 miles on it I bought a Prius. So here is one commuter puting over 20,000 mile/year on a vehicle who chose a Prius.

By the way Carl I live in Alaska and drove all winter on plain street tires with no traction problems. Plenty of 4WD SUVs and trucks sliding past me at intersections. Who needs 4WD? (Not many people). I also own an F-150 with 4wd to tow our horse trailer and boat when needed but feel safer in the Prius. (I would sell the truck if my wife would let me get rid of the boat and horses)