Madison85, I’ve already factored in the costs of parking etc at UF. I need a car mainly for this current summer - I’m staying in Fort Lauderdale, taking classes and working every day and the public transportation system is not very efficient. Additionally, during the holidays, I have to find my way to stay with relatives. My parents do not live in the US so they can’t drive up to get me. That’s why I was drawn to the Prius - good for hauling all the dorm stuff at a reasonable, compact size. During this school year, as I said, it would be used less. The following year it will be more useful as I will be off campus. Also I’m getting this car now because I do not know when else in the next 5 years I will be able to.