Why do we do this?

SW03ES · 06-26-2008, 05:43 PM

The Prius presents an opportunity for people to look like they know something about a topic by attacking it, and its also a symbol of the haughty, self-righteous environmental movement that quite honestly makes a lot of people angry.

I think thats why you see that.

Sheepdog · 06-26-2008, 06:48 PM

I've had my car for 5000 miles now. My wifes Prii has 2500. I never miss a chance to extol the virtues of the cars to anyone who asks. Sometimes I give them more than they ask. They dont get pissed until I mention the 55 miles per gallon I currently am getting. But I know thats about them not me.

What's not to love about my Lil Rachel! !

Just another sheep in the flock!

richard schumacher · 06-26-2008, 11:24 PM

Just remember not to quote the trolls. That makes it harder to erase them.

antigonepc · 06-26-2008, 11:53 PM

This is going to sound horrible, but I really kinda get off on the bitterness that people throw at me. I joke and tell people that my prius is run on "pure smug self satisfaction" and that for every bit of jealousy they feel I get another MPG. I know this sounds really smug, but my husband was constantly ridiculed when we decided to get the prius (he is in the army), but once gas hit 4.00 a gallon, the good ol' boys had to shut up, because maybe the H2 wasn't such a good idea.

I have never had a large car, before my prius i had a carolla, (which I still have) and I remember those damn SUV's practically pushing my little car off the road, pulling up right behind me, blinding me with their lights, completely controlling the road.I remember seeing a hummer once with a licence plate that said "Got Gas", I wonder if he still has that plate?

I say ENJOY the smug self satisfaction you get when you fill up your car next to an SUV and you finish filling up 10 minutes before they do and you spend 50 dollars less. The era of the SUV is over, let the hybrid era begin.
PS. I keep waiting for the opportunity to fill up next to an H2, but it hasn't come up yet, oh well, hopefully soon!

zaxinc · 06-27-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by antigonepc

but once gas hit 4.00 a gallon, the good ol' boys had to shut up, because maybe the H2 wasn't such a good idea.

PS. I keep waiting for the opportunity to fill up next to an H2, but it hasn't come up yet, oh well, hopefully soon!

That always makes my day, watching the looks on the faces of people who have to fill up those gigantor SUVs or massive pickup trucks. The look of pure jealousy mixed with a bit of scorn when I pull up to the pump makes me smile. After leaving the gas station once, a guy in a Hummer sped ahead and made a show of cutting me off. Then I pulled up to him at the light and he absolutely refused to look at me. hehe.

dwdean · 06-27-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by antigonepc

PS. I keep waiting for the opportunity to fill up next to an H2, but it hasn't come up yet, oh well, hopefully soon!

This really is a priceless experience. But honestly, simple politeness has kept me from pointing and laughing, but I do confess freely to chuckling inside my car as I drive away.

I've also learned to not talk too much about the FE that I get. When people who don't know me hear about what I'm getting, I've noticed that I get some pretty dirty looks. Besides doing this routine is getting a little old:

Them: You can't be serious.
Me: Yes, I am.
Them: But that's not possible.
Me: Yes, it is, wanna see the log?
Them: Holy @#$( !!!!

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Originally Posted by richard schumacher

Just remember not to quote the trolls. That makes it harder to erase them.

That's a really good point....never thought too much about what it takes to clean-up....gotta remember this one.

rsforkner · 06-27-2008, 03:50 PM

When anyone asks me why I bought a Prius I just tell them:

Because I wanted one!

End of discussion....

Bob

dwdean · 06-27-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rsforkner

When anyone asks me why I bought a Prius I just tell them:

Because I wanted one!

End of discussion....

Bob

LOL....well that is rather the trump card, isn't it?

patsparks · 06-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Don't you like feeding the poor hungry trolls? Sometimes it can be good sport.

dwdean · 06-27-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

Don't you like feeding the poor hungry trolls? Sometimes it can be good sport.

Oh, don't tell me that we've been busted by the SPCT (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Trolls)!

Seriously, I really did/do find it curious that we, as a community, get so bent by these folks....sure it can be amusing sometimes, but it frequently seems to get really less than amusing...

06-26-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
SW03ES Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 1,114 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Why do we do this? The Prius presents an opportunity for people to look like they know something about a topic by attacking it, and its also a symbol of the haughty, self-righteous environmental movement that quite honestly makes a lot of people angry. I think thats why you see that.

06-26-2008, 06:48 PM	#12
Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 1,050 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Why do we do this? I've had my car for 5000 miles now. My wifes Prii has 2500. I never miss a chance to extol the virtues of the cars to anyone who asks. Sometimes I give them more than they ask. They dont get pissed until I mention the 55 miles per gallon I currently am getting. But I know thats about them not me. What's not to love about my Lil Rachel! ! Just another sheep in the flock!

06-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,096 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Why do we do this? Just remember not to quote the trolls. That makes it harder to erase them.

06-26-2008, 11:53 PM	#14
antigonepc Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Uptstate NY Posts: 4 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Why do we do this? This is going to sound horrible, but I really kinda get off on the bitterness that people throw at me. I joke and tell people that my prius is run on "pure smug self satisfaction" and that for every bit of jealousy they feel I get another MPG. I know this sounds really smug, but my husband was constantly ridiculed when we decided to get the prius (he is in the army), but once gas hit 4.00 a gallon, the good ol' boys had to shut up, because maybe the H2 wasn't such a good idea. I have never had a large car, before my prius i had a carolla, (which I still have) and I remember those damn SUV's practically pushing my little car off the road, pulling up right behind me, blinding me with their lights, completely controlling the road.I remember seeing a hummer once with a licence plate that said "Got Gas", I wonder if he still has that plate? I say ENJOY the smug self satisfaction you get when you fill up your car next to an SUV and you finish filling up 10 minutes before they do and you spend 50 dollars less. The era of the SUV is over, let the hybrid era begin. PS. I keep waiting for the opportunity to fill up next to an H2, but it hasn't come up yet, oh well, hopefully soon!

06-27-2008, 03:50 PM	#17
rsforkner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, FL, USA Posts: 344 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Why do we do this? When anyone asks me why I bought a Prius I just tell them: Because I wanted one! End of discussion.... Bob

06-27-2008, 04:24 PM	#19
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,723 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	Re: Why do we do this? Don't you like feeding the poor hungry trolls? Sometimes it can be good sport.