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Re: whew! [wale_bate1] by nippononly
Jan 23, 2007 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Jan 23, 2007 8:09 am)

I know a few, yes. They say they love their cars - the more perfect transportation appliance alternative to the Camry, which 2 of them were coming out of as their previous car.
 
Even in an alt universe, none of these people would be enthusiasts though, except one guy (married, one child) who goes everywhere with his eyes glued to the power direction monitor, and makes an "enthusiastic" challenge to himself with every drive to maximize electric-only propulsion. You wouldn't want to be behind this guy pulling away from stoplights, believe me - when I ride with him, sometimes I duck down so people driving by can't see me.
 
Now I will say that the only two who are tracking mpg are doing better than 50, that none have had any problems with their cars, and that all would probably buy another if asked.
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Re: whew! [wale_bate1] by grbeck
Jan 23, 2007 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Jan 23, 2007 8:09 am)

A fair number of Prius owners are, believe it or not, gearheads (or maybe technophiles is more accurate) who like driving a vehicle packed with the latest technology.
 
In the 1950s and 1960s they would have driven a Citroen DS.
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Re: whew! [nippononly] by wale_bate1
Jan 23, 2007 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (Jan 23, 2007 11:24 am)

LOL!
 
I'd duck too!
 
I'm sure they're very happy with them. Like I said, Kudos to the Big T.
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Re: whew! [grbeck] by wale_bate1
Jan 23, 2007 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: grbeck (Jan 23, 2007 11:31 am)

Ah yes, G, long stretch between pocket protector and grease rag...

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