Prii Meca?

F8L · 09-03-2006, 03:10 AM

Ok, the first time I was in San Rafael a couple weeks ago I saw a ton of Prii. I was all over the Bay today from San Jose, through SF and up to San Rafael and my god everywhere I looked there was a Prius!

The sad part is I was in my loud, obnoxious supercharged 4x4 truck so I looked like a jerk to them no doubt.

Is it like this in SoCal too? I can't imagine seeing this many in other states since Ca. is the tree-hugger capital lol

Godiva · 09-03-2006, 12:37 PM

Well, I don't know about a lot. But I see them every time I go out.

I wish I had my camera when I went to Barnes and Noble the other day. I parked in an empty spot in front of the store (very rare) and when I came out lo and behold the car on my right had left and there was a silver Prius in that spot. It took me a moment to realize but the car on my left had changed too. It was now a......H3. LOL. I thought our two Prii more than canceled out the Hummer.

Tadashi · 09-03-2006, 12:42 PM

El Paso is getting there slowly. I see at least 1-2 a day on my morning commute (25 min). There are about 5-6 on Fort Bliss not include my wife's or mine.

nah most seem to be pretty oblivious to what is around them. I try to make eye contact to wave but they are too busy. Everyone around here is rushing around, but not as bad as when I visit family in Sacramento or San Francisco.

inventor00 · 09-03-2006, 01:16 PM

We see tons in Southern California. The 405 between LA and Orange County has a plethera of them- using the car pool lanes...grin...
Everywhere you go there are Prius-- if you have ever been to a Fry's (big computer/electronics store) there are always tons...

newbie2003 · 09-03-2006, 01:25 PM

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Ok, the first time I was in San Rafael a couple weeks ago I saw a ton of Prii. I was all over the Bay today from San Jose, through SF and up to San Rafael and my god everywhere I looked there was a Prius!

The sad part is I was in my loud, obnoxious supercharged 4x4 truck so I looked like a jerk to them no doubt.

Is it like this in SoCal too? I can't imagine seeing this many in other states since Ca. is the tree-hugger capital lol
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I have had by Seaside 2005 since last November - there were only a few in the immediate area in the suburbs SW of Boston - but the growth in the past months has been amazing. One day last week, driving about 1.5 miles through my town of 30,000, I saw 3 other Prii!! At one traffic light, there were three of us, each heading in a different direction. I'd love it if we all honked at each other - not sure why we don't? Many prius drivers seem even older than I am and I'm too old to reveal my age!!

F8L · 09-03-2006, 01:31 PM

I find that odd as well. No other Prius drivers seem to acknowledge eachother. I try to wave and such but they act like they dont see me. :/

The only time I got recognition was yesterday on I-880 and this Asian woman in a Prius actually looked over when I hokked and gave her the big thumbs up. She smiled. Probably thinking I was an idiot for driving the big loud truck LOL

htmlspinnr · 09-03-2006, 01:35 PM

Another surprising "Mecca" of Prii is Sun City, AZ. Seems they're alot like golf carts, so the Sr Citizens love em (speculation). I pass 2-3 a day to/from work in Sun City alone, and that's only 5-10 min of my 45-60 min commute.

F8L · 09-03-2006, 01:38 PM

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Another surprising "Mecca" of Prii is Sun City, AZ. Seems they're alot like golf carts, so the Sr Citizens love em (speculation). I pass 2-3 a day to/from work in Sun City alone, and that's only 5-10 min of my 45-60 min commute.
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I dont doubt it. I'd say about 80% of ther Prius drivers I see are 50+. Nothing against older drivers, I just notice that I am about the youngest I see in my area.

Salsawonder · 09-03-2006, 01:43 PM

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Well, I don't know about a lot. But I see them every time I go out.

I wish I had my camera when I went to Barnes and Noble the other day. I parked in an empty spot in front of the store (very rare) and when I came out lo and behold the car on my right had left and there was a silver Prius in that spot. It took me a moment to realize but the car on my left had changed too. It was now a......H3. LOL. I thought our two Prii more than canceled out the Hummer.
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Which B&N? I know that there are always a minimum of three Prii in the La Mesa TJ parking lot on a weekend morning. When I was trucking my Daughter to UCSD they were all over the place. UCSD even uses them for mail delivery.

Not really "trucking", schlepping might be better!

dgw · 09-03-2006, 02:45 PM

"Ok, the first time I was in San Rafael a couple weeks ago I saw a ton of Prii. I was all over the Bay today from San Jose, through SF and up to San Rafael and my god everywhere I looked there was a Prius!"

That's a Marin thing, not just San Rafael. My personal best sighting was set on Friday. Parked at Bell Market in Mill Valley beside another Prius (just because I could) and then noticed another Prius one car over from the second. Cool, but not unheard of. Finished shopping to find a fourth had pulled up beside mine. Very cool. We're taking over.

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09-03-2006, 03:10 AM	#1
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 3,989 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	Ok, the first time I was in San Rafael a couple weeks ago I saw a ton of Prii. I was all over the Bay today from San Jose, through SF and up to San Rafael and my god everywhere I looked there was a Prius! The sad part is I was in my loud, obnoxious supercharged 4x4 truck so I looked like a jerk to them no doubt. Is it like this in SoCal too? I can't imagine seeing this many in other states since Ca. is the tree-hugger capital lol

09-03-2006, 12:42 PM	#3
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	El Paso is getting there slowly. I see at least 1-2 a day on my morning commute (25 min). There are about 5-6 on Fort Bliss not include my wife's or mine. nah most seem to be pretty oblivious to what is around them. I try to make eye contact to wave but they are too busy. Everyone around here is rushing around, but not as bad as when I visit family in Sacramento or San Francisco.

09-03-2006, 01:16 PM	#4
inventor00 Orange County Prius Club Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 770 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	We see tons in Southern California. The 405 between LA and Orange County has a plethera of them- using the car pool lanes...grin... Everywhere you go there are Prius-- if you have ever been to a Fry's (big computer/electronics store) there are always tons...

09-03-2006, 01:31 PM	#6
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 3,989 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	I find that odd as well. No other Prius drivers seem to acknowledge eachother. I try to wave and such but they act like they dont see me. :/ The only time I got recognition was yesterday on I-880 and this Asian woman in a Prius actually looked over when I hokked and gave her the big thumbs up. She smiled. Probably thinking I was an idiot for driving the big loud truck LOL

09-03-2006, 01:35 PM	#7
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	Another surprising "Mecca" of Prii is Sun City, AZ. Seems they're alot like golf carts, so the Sr Citizens love em (speculation). I pass 2-3 a day to/from work in Sun City alone, and that's only 5-10 min of my 45-60 min commute.

09-03-2006, 02:45 PM	#10
dgw Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 26 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	"Ok, the first time I was in San Rafael a couple weeks ago I saw a ton of Prii. I was all over the Bay today from San Jose, through SF and up to San Rafael and my god everywhere I looked there was a Prius!" That's a Marin thing, not just San Rafael. My personal best sighting was set on Friday. Parked at Bell Market in Mill Valley beside another Prius (just because I could) and then noticed another Prius one car over from the second. Cool, but not unheard of. Finished shopping to find a fourth had pulled up beside mine. Very cool. We're taking over.