Special Prius Lane

Kablooie · 05-08-2004, 03:31 PM

If California allows Prius's to drive in the carpool lane with a single occupant, has anyone thought what that will look like? One lane will contain a long line, nearly exclusively, of Prius's.

Talk about an effective advertising campaign ...

htmlspinnr · 05-09-2004, 12:29 AM

Don't need that - the other day (Thursday), I was stuck at the "El Toro Y" where the 5 and 405 rejoin in SoCal (OC). Within a 100 yard (or meter) radius, there were 4 2004 Prius - 3 silver, and my Tideland. Two in front, and one behind. One got off at the El Toro exit as I did.

Two nights before, I had passed one at a Walmart, and then came out, and had a Seaside (w/ Family Toyota dealer plates) parked opposite of me.

We seem to "attract" each other when we're driving.

Raenstoirm · 05-09-2004, 08:16 PM

I am one of 4 prii people at my church (unitarian if you are wondering). There used to be one silver and one seaside and today another silver with temp tags showed up!

htmlspinnr · 05-09-2004, 10:05 PM

I counted 9 '04's today while driving up and down the 405 and the PCH.

casc · 05-10-2004, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by htmlspinnr
Don't need that - the other day (Thursday), I was stuck at the \"El Toro Y\" where the 5 and 405 rejoin in SoCal (OC). Within a 100 yard (or meter) radius, there were 4 2004 Prius - 3 silver, and my Tideland. Two in front, and one behind. One got off at the El Toro exit as I did.

Two nights before, I had passed one at a Walmart, and then came out, and had a Seaside (w/ Family Toyota dealer plates) parked opposite of me.

We seem to \"attract\" each other when we're driving.

There's 2 other '04s within 3 blocks of me.
There's at least 2 others in my company parking lot.

Yesterday driving on surface streets came to a 4 way stop. Coming towards me was a tideland '04. coming in from the left was a light blue
classic prius.

SO either there's lots more of the prii or my sensitivity has been raised since i got my toy.

cas (driftwood #7 less than 600 miles)

James · 05-12-2004, 07:04 PM

I see at least one '04 almost every single day, and the days of multiple sightings have become almost the norm. 3 Prii at the same intersection is pretty good, but 9 in a single day? Only in Southern California!

I fondly remember the days (way back in November '03) when I was one of the only '04's on the road...proud to be Prius.

James
'04 Seaside BC
Orange County, CA

05-08-2004, 03:31 PM	#1
Kablooie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: La Canada Posts: 233 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Special Prius Lane If California allows Prius's to drive in the carpool lane with a single occupant, has anyone thought what that will look like? One lane will contain a long line, nearly exclusively, of Prius's. Talk about an effective advertising campaign ...

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05-09-2004, 12:29 AM	#2
htmlspinnr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 1,304 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Don't need that - the other day (Thursday), I was stuck at the "El Toro Y" where the 5 and 405 rejoin in SoCal (OC). Within a 100 yard (or meter) radius, there were 4 2004 Prius - 3 silver, and my Tideland. Two in front, and one behind. One got off at the El Toro exit as I did. Two nights before, I had passed one at a Walmart, and then came out, and had a Seaside (w/ Family Toyota dealer plates) parked opposite of me. We seem to "attract" each other when we're driving.

05-09-2004, 08:16 PM	#3
Raenstoirm Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 179 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I am one of 4 prii people at my church (unitarian if you are wondering). There used to be one silver and one seaside and today another silver with temp tags showed up!

05-09-2004, 10:05 PM	#4
htmlspinnr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 1,304 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I counted 9 '04's today while driving up and down the 405 and the PCH.

05-12-2004, 07:04 PM	#6
James Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I see at least one '04 almost every single day, and the days of multiple sightings have become almost the norm. 3 Prii at the same intersection is pretty good, but 9 in a single day? Only in Southern California! I fondly remember the days (way back in November '03) when I was one of the only '04's on the road...proud to be Prius. James '04 Seaside BC Orange County, CA