I was part of a discussion group

Slovewell · 10-21-2009, 06:22 AM

Last week I was invited to participate in a discussion group conducted by a research firm. Because of it's close proximity to DC, I was a little nervous about making the journey. The discussion centered mainly around the differences between the Prius and the new Insight. It was very well thought out and the moderator made sure she had full participation from everyone. I really enjoyed the group of people I worked with because they were diverse and every one of them had something to bring to the table. They were intelligent and just a pleasure to be with. We were compensated very well for the two hors we spent there, which is good because it took me two hours to get home. It was very clear to us that this was driven by Honda and they were interested in what Prius owners thought about both cars. No brand was disparaged in any way. They fed us and took pretty good care of us during the whole process. The two hours flew for me and I have a new respect for Honda. They really want to make the vehicle people want and will buy. I would do this again and I would recommend to anyone that they participate in these if they become available.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-21-2009, 08:59 AM

Good for you. It's important that manufacturers seek and receive honest feedback from consumers.

No one wins when advanced technology does not turn out as well as hoped. Especially, in my opinion, when it comes to hybrids and alternative fuel. I really wanted the Insight to work out and to get more and more people in hybrids. With luck, Honda will come back with a grand slam.

bestmapman · 10-21-2009, 09:37 AM

How did you happen to get invited.

jay_man2 · 10-21-2009, 10:53 AM

If it was in the Alexandria, VA area, it's the same one I got a phone call about. Toyota or my dealer must have given/sold my name and other info to somebody so they'd know who to call.

Even with the nice compensation they were offering I didn't want the hassle of fighting traffic there and back, so I didn't follow up on the initial call inviting me to the 2 hour focus group.

Zythryn · 10-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Easy enough to check public DMV records to select a few recent Prius buyers.
I was invited to one put on by Lexus a few years ago. In my case they were very focused on the Navigation/information system.
Very nice group, we were well treated and they made it very clear they valued our input. A nice experience overall.

bwilson4web · 10-21-2009, 12:20 PM

I got a call from some "20/20" group as part of the Fuel Economy survey/test program. However, after the call on Monday, nothing since, so maybe "I'm not worthy."

Bob Wilson

10-21-2009, 06:22 AM	#1
Slovewell Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Va Posts: 35 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	I was part of a discussion group Last week I was invited to participate in a discussion group conducted by a research firm. Because of it's close proximity to DC, I was a little nervous about making the journey. The discussion centered mainly around the differences between the Prius and the new Insight. It was very well thought out and the moderator made sure she had full participation from everyone. I really enjoyed the group of people I worked with because they were diverse and every one of them had something to bring to the table. They were intelligent and just a pleasure to be with. We were compensated very well for the two hors we spent there, which is good because it took me two hours to get home. It was very clear to us that this was driven by Honda and they were interested in what Prius owners thought about both cars. No brand was disparaged in any way. They fed us and took pretty good care of us during the whole process. The two hours flew for me and I have a new respect for Honda. They really want to make the vehicle people want and will buy. I would do this again and I would recommend to anyone that they participate in these if they become available.

10-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,498 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	Re: I was part of a discussion group Good for you. It's important that manufacturers seek and receive honest feedback from consumers. No one wins when advanced technology does not turn out as well as hoped. Especially, in my opinion, when it comes to hybrids and alternative fuel. I really wanted the Insight to work out and to get more and more people in hybrids. With luck, Honda will come back with a grand slam.

10-21-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 989 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 6	Re: I was part of a discussion group How did you happen to get invited.

10-21-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
jay_man2 jay_man_also Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 1,249 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 58 Thanked 123 Times in 93 Posts Friends: 3	Re: I was part of a discussion group If it was in the Alexandria, VA area, it's the same one I got a phone call about. Toyota or my dealer must have given/sold my name and other info to somebody so they'd know who to call. Even with the nice compensation they were offering I didn't want the hassle of fighting traffic there and back, so I didn't follow up on the initial call inviting me to the 2 hour focus group.

10-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#5
Zythryn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 435 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 22 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 2	Re: I was part of a discussion group Easy enough to check public DMV records to select a few recent Prius buyers. I was invited to one put on by Lexus a few years ago. In my case they were very focused on the Navigation/information system. Very nice group, we were well treated and they made it very clear they valued our input. A nice experience overall.

10-21-2009, 12:20 PM	#6
bwilson4web 03 and 10 Prius Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntsville AL with 2003 Prius Posts: 3,861 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: #1 Thanks: 146 Thanked 366 Times in 202 Posts Friends: 20	Re: I was part of a discussion group I got a call from some "20/20" group as part of the Fuel Economy survey/test program. However, after the call on Monday, nothing since, so maybe "I'm not worthy." Bob Wilson

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I am now part officially part of the Collective	eaglesight333	Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum	29	08-15-2009 08:54 AM
Yahoo, Google, or something else for a discussion group?	JimboK	Fred's House of Pancakes	7	03-22-2008 12:14 PM
If you're not part of the solution, then you're a part of the problem!	Mirza	Environmental Discussion	29	02-20-2007 01:02 AM
Right to Die Discussion	efusco	Fred's House of Pancakes	54	03-25-2005 03:02 PM
The easy part is over now the hard part	skew	Order Tracking	4	09-19-2004 10:29 PM