You know what would be cool?

Rae Vynn · 03-07-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Michgal007

If the Prius makes EVERY other non-Prius driver say "Dam, I got to get one of those babies".

So, I was driving today, and while waiting at a stoplight, this guy in a newish Malibu was really giving Rudy a look-over.
If he'd been looking at me, I'd say he was seriously checking me out, but he was really checking out my prius! There was some serious lust going on there....

Steamboatsig · 03-07-2008, 01:27 AM

There is this lady that has a little boutique next to my real estate office. She drives a Porsche Carrera Convertible and thinks she is hot shit. Today while pulling into the lot, she was outside smoking. She actually said, "nice car" to me. Huh, you drive a freakin Porsche Carrera! And convertible no less. I think the gas prices are really getting to people after all.

Today on the news they interviewed a guy who just bought an H2 Hummer. "It has a 36 gallon tank", he said, "and gets 6 miles to the gallon. It is going to cost me 140 dollars to fill the tank". His passenger says, "I am glad I don't drive".

Stev0 · 03-07-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Steamboatsig

There is this lady that has a little boutique next to my real estate office. She drives a Porsche Carrera Convertible and thinks she is hot shit. Today while pulling into the lot, she was outside smoking. She actually said, "nice car" to me. Huh, you drive a freakin Porsche Carrera! And convertible no less. I think the gas prices are really getting to people after all.

Today on the news they interviewed a guy who just bought an H2 Hummer. "It has a 36 gallon tank", he said, "and gets 6 miles to the gallon. It is going to cost me 140 dollars to fill the tank". His passenger says, "I am glad I don't drive".

So there's the answer to the Frequently Asked Stupid Question: "When does the Prius pay for itself?" For me, at about 12,000 miles a year and gas at $3.00 a gallon, about five years.

For folks living in places that don't have snow and/or who drive even more, it's even faster.

patsparks · 03-07-2008, 06:40 AM

I think my Prius is cool!

You know what would be cool? To have variable tint in the windows, dark in the day and clear at night.

You know what would be cool? If the Prius had a height adjustable seat. Oh hang on, I live in Australia so mine has a height adjustable seat.

You know what would be cool? If Prius had a cooled glovebox so I can keep my drink cool.

You know what would be cool? If my MFD still worked.

ny biker · 03-07-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

You know what would be cool? To have variable tint in the windows, dark in the day and clear at night.

That would be sweet...

hyo silver · 03-07-2008, 07:31 PM

Yeah, that photosensitive tint does sound cool. Good idea, Pat. How about an electrostatic windshield that repels water and eliminates the need for wipers?
Internet access on the mfd would be cool. And playing dvds. (Not necessarily while driving, of course.)

NoMoShocks · 03-07-2008, 09:38 PM

What IS really cool about a Prius is that if I get it set in my head to prove to everyone that a Prius is NOT slow, I get 42 MPG, and the next day, I can pretend that my foot is a feather and get 50 MPG.

Stev0 · 03-07-2008, 09:41 PM

You know what I think would be cool? Salma Hayek in the passenger seat.

sandman · 03-09-2008, 07:48 PM

I dont have a prius YET, but would love to see a 5-speed. I would also like to see an rpm based cruise control ...

Spectra · 03-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Besides that 5-speed, how about a 2-door hatchback Prius --

Just take the same body, lengthen the 2 front doors & eliminate the rear doors.

And don't forget that 5-speed.

03-07-2008, 01:27 AM	#22
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: You know what would be cool? There is this lady that has a little boutique next to my real estate office. She drives a Porsche Carrera Convertible and thinks she is hot shit. Today while pulling into the lot, she was outside smoking. She actually said, "nice car" to me. Huh, you drive a freakin Porsche Carrera! And convertible no less. I think the gas prices are really getting to people after all. Today on the news they interviewed a guy who just bought an H2 Hummer. "It has a 36 gallon tank", he said, "and gets 6 miles to the gallon. It is going to cost me 140 dollars to fill the tank". His passenger says, "I am glad I don't drive". __________________ Conrad 2008 Silver Touring no wheel covers 2003 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD 2004 Volvo S60R - Gone Missed 2004 BMW 330ci - Gone Missed

03-07-2008, 06:40 AM	#24
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,924 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: You know what would be cool? I think my Prius is cool! You know what would be cool? To have variable tint in the windows, dark in the day and clear at night. You know what would be cool? If the Prius had a height adjustable seat. Oh hang on, I live in Australia so mine has a height adjustable seat. You know what would be cool? If Prius had a cooled glovebox so I can keep my drink cool. You know what would be cool? If my MFD still worked.

03-07-2008, 09:38 PM	#27
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,024 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: You know what would be cool? What IS really cool about a Prius is that if I get it set in my head to prove to everyone that a Prius is NOT slow, I get 42 MPG, and the next day, I can pretend that my foot is a feather and get 50 MPG.

03-07-2008, 09:41 PM	#28
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 4,719 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Re: You know what would be cool? You know what I think would be cool? Salma Hayek in the passenger seat.

03-09-2008, 07:48 PM	#29
sandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kentucky Posts: 221 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: You know what would be cool? I dont have a prius YET, but would love to see a 5-speed. I would also like to see an rpm based cruise control ...

03-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#26
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 7,438 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 33	Yeah, that photosensitive tint does sound cool. Good idea, Pat. How about an electrostatic windshield that repels water and eliminates the need for wipers? Internet access on the mfd would be cool. And playing dvds. (Not necessarily while driving, of course.)

03-10-2008, 08:49 PM	#30
Spectra Amphi-Prius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: S NJ Posts: 1,803 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: You know what would be cool? Besides that 5-speed, how about a 2-door hatchback Prius -- Just take the same body, lengthen the 2 front doors & eliminate the rear doors. And don't forget that 5-speed.