Prius Enquiry

MyPria · 05-04-2006, 09:48 PM

I thought I would share what happened to me today. I was driving down a 3 lane boulevard and I heard a car horn perhaps honking at me. I didn't see anyone behind me and I just figured that the honking wasn't for me after all. I came to a stop at a light. Then I looked to my right and 2 lanes over a lady was signaling me to roll down my window. She started asking (nearly screaming) if I liked my car. I told her I loved it. She asked about the gas mileage and pickup. I told her I got between 45-50 mgp and the pickup was very good. Before the light changed she thanked me and said she has been wanting to talk to a Prius owner! She really wants a Prius! I've been questioned a lot about my car in grocery store parking lots, gas station, etc. , but never have I had someone honk me down!!

Has anyone else been questioned in a funny way?

Edit:spelling

AlphaTeam · 05-04-2006, 09:56 PM

#1 Do you have to plug it in?
#2 How long did you have to wait
#3 What kinda mileage you get?

Ed Vatza · 05-04-2006, 10:10 PM

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#1 Do you have to plug it in?
#2 How long did you have to wait
#3 What kinda mileage you get?
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Pretty much the three questions that started two conversations at the office today. More and more people are becoming really interested in hybrids in general and the Prius specifically.

hdrygas · 05-04-2006, 10:18 PM

No one has asked me "do you have to plug it in" except one person who already knew the answer!

No one likes the answer about milage and I have to "prove it". I had them my PDA and watch their eyes get bigger and bigger. Then I stick it to them, first I ask their mpg, and then ask for their milaget data. No one keeps track they quote the EPA sticker.

dbotello · 05-04-2006, 10:19 PM

Every time that I buy gas someone stops and asks me about the car. So many people at work have been standing around my car when I am leaving work. Nothing that unusual, just a lot of curiousity.

Trevor · 05-04-2006, 10:23 PM

I get asked every time I go to my neighborhood Autozone. I'm always surprised because there usually are a few attention getter cars in the lot.

Salsawonder · 05-04-2006, 10:52 PM

I don't get gas very often but I see people really looking at us...(maybe it's time to take those meds again but I don't think so...) They look a bit envious and every so often I get the mileage question.

Have not been honked down but I will talk to other Prius owners when I see them in lots. The lady in the Vons parking lot tonight had switched from an Expedition...she was glowing! I had decided to walk the 1/2 mile to the store to p/u laundry soap! Even with the Prius I like to conserve.

eyeguy13 · 05-05-2006, 12:45 AM

At work mostly....and get this, I even caught my conservative, anti-environment (I can't believe there is anyone like that) co-worker looking at hybrids on-line today in the office. She is asking me alot of questions since I bought my car. We are walking/driving ads.

aaf709 · 05-05-2006, 12:55 AM

Never been asked for the most part. I was at an environmental fair last year and a local dealer had a Prius there. I told people about the car and they assumed I worked for the dealer. I told them no, I was just a happy owner. Other than that I'm pretty much ignored. <_<

**Tideland Prius** · 05-05-2006, 02:34 AM

Yeah... nobody asks around here.

05-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
Salsawonder Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I don't get gas very often but I see people really looking at us...(maybe it's time to take those meds again but I don't think so...) They look a bit envious and every so often I get the mileage question. Have not been honked down but I will talk to other Prius owners when I see them in lots. The lady in the Vons parking lot tonight had switched from an Expedition...she was glowing! I had decided to walk the 1/2 mile to the store to p/u laundry soap! Even with the Prius I like to conserve. __________________ Deb and The Cranberry Salsa 2005, more Fun Per Gallon!!! Cibo, Vino e Famiglia!! For a better view of the avatar check out: http://magnusonillustration.blogspot.com/

05-04-2006, 09:48 PM	#1
MyPria Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 70 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I thought I would share what happened to me today. I was driving down a 3 lane boulevard and I heard a car horn perhaps honking at me. I didn't see anyone behind me and I just figured that the honking wasn't for me after all. I came to a stop at a light. Then I looked to my right and 2 lanes over a lady was signaling me to roll down my window. She started asking (nearly screaming) if I liked my car. I told her I loved it. She asked about the gas mileage and pickup. I told her I got between 45-50 mgp and the pickup was very good. Before the light changed she thanked me and said she has been wanting to talk to a Prius owner! She really wants a Prius! I've been questioned a lot about my car in grocery store parking lots, gas station, etc. , but never have I had someone honk me down!! Has anyone else been questioned in a funny way? Edit:spelling __________________ 2006 Silver, Grey leather interior, Package #8 Car Name: Priatoo.

05-04-2006, 09:56 PM	#2
AlphaTeam Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 631 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	#1 Do you have to plug it in? #2 How long did you have to wait #3 What kinda mileage you get?

05-04-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No one has asked me "do you have to plug it in" except one person who already knew the answer! No one likes the answer about milage and I have to "prove it". I had them my PDA and watch their eyes get bigger and bigger. Then I stick it to them, first I ask their mpg, and then ask for their milaget data. No one keeps track they quote the EPA sticker.

05-04-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
dbotello Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 56 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Every time that I buy gas someone stops and asks me about the car. So many people at work have been standing around my car when I am leaving work. Nothing that unusual, just a lot of curiousity.

05-04-2006, 10:23 PM	#6
Trevor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 315 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I get asked every time I go to my neighborhood Autozone. I'm always surprised because there usually are a few attention getter cars in the lot.

05-05-2006, 12:45 AM	#8
eyeguy13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 337 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	At work mostly....and get this, I even caught my conservative, anti-environment (I can't believe there is anyone like that) co-worker looking at hybrids on-line today in the office. She is asking me alot of questions since I bought my car. We are walking/driving ads.

05-05-2006, 12:55 AM	#9
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,831 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Never been asked for the most part. I was at an environmental fair last year and a local dealer had a Prius there. I told people about the car and they assumed I worked for the dealer. I told them no, I was just a happy owner. Other than that I'm pretty much ignored. <_<

05-05-2006, 02:34 AM	#10
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Yeah... nobody asks around here.