At the New York International Auto show, patrons of the annual event were reportedly flocking to see the new hybrid cars and citing their desire to save money in the long run as the reason why they were interested.

Ed Roberti, a 65-year-old Brooklyn resident, was admiring Toyota‘s third-generation Prius, the New York Daily News reports. The car manufacturer claims the car can get 48 miles to the gallon on city streets and 51 on the highway.

“It’s a hybrid so it’ll save you a buck, which is always a good thing,” Roberti told the news provider. “I like the styling. It’s a really great looking car.”

Roberti added that he was thinking about replacing his Saturn, a brand that General Motors said it would stop producing after they released the 2011 models.

Some people have taken the bargain hunting a step further and looked at purchasing used hybrid cars, especially with reports that gas prices may stay around the same level till next year.

According to the Energy Information Administration, the price for regular gasoline is expected to average $2.23 a gallon during the summer driving season.

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