New Prius owner needs love

John Milo · 03-11-2008, 10:04 AM

Hi to all,

I just picked up my 2008 Black Prius option #3 last Friday night. It's interesting to see and hear everybody's reactions to the car. The Toyota car hiker couldn't believe I was getting rid of a 2004 Acura TL for it. Two of my brothers-in-law asked if I was going to park it with the golf carts at the golf course. My 21 year old daughter is mortified that I bought it. My wife wants to know why there is no sun-roof and no heated seats. I didn't realize I needed a support group just to drive it. I keep telling myself that I got 49.8 miles per gallon driving the 23 miles home from the dealership. I do beleive thats step 1 in the 12 step Prius anonymous program. So, anyway, my name is John and I own a Prius.

DaveinOlyWA · 03-11-2008, 10:35 AM

John welcome to Priuschat and most important....

Thank You for Sharing!!...

yes it is strange after all this time, there are still people out there that feel that a Prius is a compromise of one's driving experience.

but that only makes it all that much more satisfying as one family member after another becomes a convert like you!!

patsparks · 03-11-2008, 10:42 AM

Hi, my name is Pat and I am a Priusoholic.
Welcome to the club John.
Over time, after people ride in your Prius and see the gadgets they will see the error of their ways.

apcpa2000 · 03-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Hi John!

I understand what you are going through. I am picking up my Barcelona Red Package 6 on Saturday and my friends are all asking why. I am getting rid of a M-B SLK 320 and had been looking at the likes of a Cadillac CTS or BMW 5 series. Ultimately my wife and I deceided that all we did was drive back and forth to work and what did I need to spend $50,000 + on a car for now.

We decided that the Prius represented new thinking and we made the jump.

Good look to you.

ny biker · 03-11-2008, 11:02 AM

Just say "yeah, I'm crying all the way to the gas station...oh wait, I don't need to go to the gas station..."

So why was your daughter mortified? It's not like you spent her college fund on a Maserati.

qbee42 · 03-11-2008, 11:03 AM

You will begin to change their thoughts: Resistance is futile..

Tom

PriConvert · 03-11-2008, 11:39 AM

Sold my premium fuel eating 2007 BMW 328xi to replace it with my Prius. I've never looked back. (My daughter is thrilled that we've gone green and my wife is thrilled that I stopped trying to be a big shot." And, since I commute in excess of 140 miles round trip, the gas savings, not to mention the car payment, are H-U-G-E!)

Welcome

hyo silver · 03-11-2008, 11:46 AM

Chin up, John. Ya done good.

bestmapman · 03-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Milo

Hi to all,

I just picked up my 2008 Black Prius option #3 last Friday night. It's interesting to see and hear everybody's reactions to the car. The Toyota car hiker couldn't believe I was getting rid of a 2004 Acura TL for it. Two of my brothers-in-law asked if I was going to park it with the golf carts at the golf course. My 21 year old daughter is mortified that I bought it. My wife wants to know why there is no sun-roof and no heated seats. I didn't realize I needed a support group just to drive it. I keep telling myself that I got 49.8 miles per gallon driving the 23 miles home from the dealership. I do beleive thats step 1 in the 12 step Prius anonymous program. So, anyway, my name is John and I own a Prius.

This is an easy one. To each reply the same thing.

Man, gas prices suck. I though I was going to save 75% on what I used to pay for gas. Now I am only saving 50% on what I used to pay for gas.

Life's a b____?

They will change the subject.

Steamboatsig · 03-11-2008, 11:50 AM

Better yet, consider the Prius our little secret. Most of the comments you get from people is because of their ego, not because they know anything about the car at all. Gas hit $108/barrel today, so it wont be long before they all start singing a different tune.

Ever wonder why Prius drivers are always smiling behind the wheel?

03-11-2008, 10:04 AM	#1
John Milo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oak Park IL Posts: 17 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	New Prius owner needs love Hi to all, I just picked up my 2008 Black Prius option #3 last Friday night. It's interesting to see and hear everybody's reactions to the car. The Toyota car hiker couldn't believe I was getting rid of a 2004 Acura TL for it. Two of my brothers-in-law asked if I was going to park it with the golf carts at the golf course. My 21 year old daughter is mortified that I bought it. My wife wants to know why there is no sun-roof and no heated seats. I didn't realize I needed a support group just to drive it. I keep telling myself that I got 49.8 miles per gallon driving the 23 miles home from the dealership. I do beleive thats step 1 in the 12 step Prius anonymous program. So, anyway, my name is John and I own a Prius.

03-11-2008, 10:35 AM	#2
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,812 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 187 Times in 160 Posts Friends: 12	Re: New Prius owner needs love John welcome to Priuschat and most important.... Thank You for Sharing!!... yes it is strange after all this time, there are still people out there that feel that a Prius is a compromise of one's driving experience. but that only makes it all that much more satisfying as one family member after another becomes a convert like you!!

03-11-2008, 10:50 AM	#4
apcpa2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 32 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius owner needs love Hi John! I understand what you are going through. I am picking up my Barcelona Red Package 6 on Saturday and my friends are all asking why. I am getting rid of a M-B SLK 320 and had been looking at the likes of a Cadillac CTS or BMW 5 series. Ultimately my wife and I deceided that all we did was drive back and forth to work and what did I need to spend $50,000 + on a car for now. We decided that the Prius represented new thinking and we made the jump. Good look to you.

03-11-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
ny biker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 441 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: New Prius owner needs love Just say "yeah, I'm crying all the way to the gas station...oh wait, I don't need to go to the gas station..." So why was your daughter mortified? It's not like you spent her college fund on a Maserati.

03-11-2008, 11:03 AM	#6
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 12,165 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 334 Thanked 787 Times in 576 Posts Friends: 14	Re: New Prius owner needs love You will begin to change their thoughts: Resistance is futile.. Tom

03-11-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,946 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 201 Thanked 272 Times in 211 Posts Friends: 36	Re: New Prius owner needs love Hi, my name is Pat and I am a Priusoholic. Welcome to the club John. Over time, after people ride in your Prius and see the gadgets they will see the error of their ways.

03-11-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
PriConvert Prius Convert Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius owner needs love Sold my premium fuel eating 2007 BMW 328xi to replace it with my Prius. I've never looked back. (My daughter is thrilled that we've gone green and my wife is thrilled that I stopped trying to be a big shot." And, since I commute in excess of 140 miles round trip, the gas savings, not to mention the car payment, are H-U-G-E!) Welcome Last edited by PriConvert; 03-11-2008 at 11:42 AM. Reason: Edited for stupit spelink mustakes

03-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#8
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 11,537 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 82 Thanked 227 Times in 166 Posts Friends: 63	Chin up, John. Ya done good.

03-11-2008, 11:50 AM	#10
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 332 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New Prius owner needs love Better yet, consider the Prius our little secret. Most of the comments you get from people is because of their ego, not because they know anything about the car at all. Gas hit $108/barrel today, so it wont be long before they all start singing a different tune. Ever wonder why Prius drivers are always smiling behind the wheel?