(As for performace-wise, i would like to make it faster, better acceleration, brakes, handling, and power, etc…)

what exactly is this downfall of toyota…
is it true that the downfall of toyota is because of their recent recall..
is toyota going to shut down completely
i thought they were doing good

I am 17 and as an early graduation present, my parents have agreed to buy me a car. (I attend high school and college at the same time, because of this program I’m in, so please, no one give me mouth about getting a brand new car!)

After I’m done with my community college/high school here, I should receive an AA degree and transfer to a 4-year university. This means I will be away from home and will be driving back and forth a lot, which is one of the reasons why I chose these two hybrid cars.

Both cars look promising, but I’m not sure which one would be best suited for myself. I originally wanted a Prius, but after hearing about the recalls and problems a lot of people have, I’ve been having second thoughts. Things like the brake messing up and problems with the gear shift changing on its own. Plus, a bare-boned Prius comes to about the same price as a fully-loaded Honda Insight.
I checked for problems with the 2010 Insight, but haven’t found many common that should raise any concerns. The Insight is a little bit more compact than the Prius, and I heard was much slower. (but speed isn’t too important to me anyway.)
Both cars seem to have it’s perks and downfalls, but I really cannot decide between them. Which car do you think is a better buy?
I want a car that is fuel-efficient, keeps me safe, and is easy to maneuver. Out of the two, which is better for those needs?

Please no bad mouthing and rude answers. Thank you!

How does the Toyota Prius rate against other cars in terms on road-noise, stability and acceleration while driving on freeways and long distance drives. Does it have enuff power to merge quickly or accelerate swiftly for overtaking traffic on single lane roads at 65 mph.

How do you guys think all the recent recall issues associated with the toyota cars will affect the car in its future?Do you think it will be able to regain its position as the worldwide No.1 again?I used to be a big fan of toyotas and i still am even though im starting to lean a bit towards honda.All aswers are appreciated.