I like the new Prius styling much better than the Gen 1, but aside from that, I actually rode in a Gen 1 Prius in NYC a while back. My brother picked me up at the airport in it, and it's a pretty cool experience. The silence definitely takes some getting used to. I wouldn't ditch my VX anytime soon for one, and it's just because of the uniqueness, aesthetics and capabilities of the VX. But they are pretty interesting.