Prius Halloween Machine!

2Hybrids · 03-07-2006, 06:38 AM

I mentioned in previous posts that my wife and I had spotted an Orange Prius and that I was trying to track it down to get a picture.

Well, last week while at the Chinese Buffet in Leesburg, FL, the car pulled in the lot and right next to ours - toting an orange painted Segway on the back. I wanted some day-shots but this opportunity came knocking at night!

Up close - the orange paint job is 3rd rate at best, and it was especially apparent in the parking lot lights.

I spoke to the owner inside about it, ready to slap him about the head 'n shoulders, and he explained it was a company car painted in the company's colors. Whatever - it's still obscene. He was an idiot none-the-less.

maggieddd · 03-07-2006, 06:42 AM

is it tape on wheel covers?

2Hybrids · 03-07-2006, 06:44 AM

not sure what you mean by that but the trim rings and center cap were painted...Gawd...that's not right!

maggieddd · 03-07-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally posted by 2Hybrids@Mar 7 2006, 06:44 AM
not sure what you mean by that but the trim rings and center cap were painted...Gawd...that's not right!

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from the pictures it looks like they put orange tape on the caps

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-07-2006, 08:54 AM

f'ugly at best.

And it actually tows a Segway behind it? The Segway should have regen abilities so it's charging the batteries as it rolls. That would be awesome.

parrot_lady · 03-07-2006, 10:53 AM

if thats a "company car" it doesn't say much for the "company" that bought it or painted it like that....

*guuuuh* wheres the pointy stick for my eyes when I need it?

hycamguy07 · 03-07-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by 2Hybrids@Mar 7 2006, 07:38 AM
I mentioned in previous posts that my wife and I had spotted an Orange Prius and that I was trying to track it down to get a picture.

Well, last week while at the Chinese Buffet in Leesburg, FL, the car pulled in the lot and right next to ours - toting an orange painted Segway on the back. I wanted some day-shots but this opportunity came knocking at night!

Up close - the orange paint job is 3rd rate at best, and it was especially apparent in the parking lot lights.

I spoke to the owner inside about it, ready to slap him about the head 'n shoulders, and he explained it was a company car painted in the company's colors. Whatever - it's still obscene. He was an idiot none-the-less.

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Eeeewww, thats sickening, I have not seen it over here in Orlando yet. I wouldnt drive it it looks hidious.... I would rather drive one of those Boston Lobster Cars..

2Hybrids · 03-07-2006, 11:17 AM

I guess he could have put the dixie flag on the roof, the "01" on the doors, and we could have had "Dukes of Hybrid" or something!!!

koa · 03-07-2006, 11:29 AM

What was the company? If you can't figure out what company, what's the point of painting it?

BrianTheDog · 03-07-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by 2Hybrids@Mar 7 2006, 10:17 AM
I guess he could have put the dixie flag on the roof, the "01" on the doors, and we could have had "Dukes of Hybrid" or something!!!

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Laughing My Frakkin' Ass Off!!

Hey, 2Hybrids... sorry to get off-topic here, but since you're an apparent BSG fan, do you have any idea where I could get a red "Cylon eye" light, one that moves across three feet? I'm wanting to install it behind the upper grill of my Prius.....

03-07-2006, 06:38 AM	#1
2Hybrids 100% Committed Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eustis, Florida Posts: 567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I mentioned in previous posts that my wife and I had spotted an Orange Prius and that I was trying to track it down to get a picture. Well, last week while at the Chinese Buffet in Leesburg, FL, the car pulled in the lot and right next to ours - toting an orange painted Segway on the back. I wanted some day-shots but this opportunity came knocking at night! Up close - the orange paint job is 3rd rate at best, and it was especially apparent in the parking lot lights. I spoke to the owner inside about it, ready to slap him about the head 'n shoulders, and he explained it was a company car painted in the company's colors. Whatever - it's still obscene. He was an idiot none-the-less. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Richard, Jennie, Boston, & Piper 2005 Prius Driftwood Pearl #4 / 2002 Silver Gen-1 Prius *"Though everything is lost, we will pay the price - but we will not count the cost." -Neil Pert, Rush*

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03-07-2006, 06:42 AM	#2
maggieddd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,081 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	is it tape on wheel covers?

03-07-2006, 06:44 AM	#3
2Hybrids 100% Committed Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eustis, Florida Posts: 567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	not sure what you mean by that but the trim rings and center cap were painted...Gawd...that's not right!

03-07-2006, 08:54 AM	#5
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,391 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 16	f'ugly at best. And it actually tows a Segway behind it? The Segway should have regen abilities so it's charging the batteries as it rolls. That would be awesome.

03-07-2006, 10:53 AM	#6
parrot_lady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 344 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	if thats a "company car" it doesn't say much for the "company" that bought it or painted it like that.... guuuuh wheres the pointy stick for my eyes when I need it?

03-07-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
2Hybrids 100% Committed Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eustis, Florida Posts: 567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I guess he could have put the dixie flag on the roof, the "01" on the doors, and we could have had "Dukes of Hybrid" or something!!!

03-07-2006, 11:29 AM	#9
koa Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 794 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What was the company? If you can't figure out what company, what's the point of painting it?