Local Prius Sightings

pkjohna · 07-15-2004, 02:10 PM

The Prius Population seems to be growing across the country but what's happening in our own back yard in the DC Metro area? I actually look forward to the embarrassment of one day walking confidently towards my Salsa Red Prius, reaching for the handle, and sheepishly discovering that it's not my baby at all but a look alike! Now just where exactly did I park anyway?

Hey, it could happen. One day a few weeks back I saw a look alike pull into the space I had just vacated.

pkjohna · 07-18-2004, 07:28 PM

Would you believe I've seen four different Salsa Red Prii this past week -- either that or people are driving with mirrors on the side of their cars.

Tempus · 07-18-2004, 09:53 PM

I work in two different offices

Aside from my car:

One has 3 '04s (Black, Salsa and Silver), and 2 classics in the lot most days.

The other has a Salsa, a Silver, and 2 HCHs

I see tons of them on the commute every day, probably 2/3 of the VA ones have CF tags.

Raenstoirm · 08-12-2004, 08:45 PM

I have seen about 30 prii in the past two days. I live in Bethesda and I have only been around that area, rockville and such

streyle · 08-17-2004, 10:53 AM

i've seen a bunch in the germantown/gaithersburg/rockville area!

it's great to see! I have seen any other black ones though!

08-17-2004, 11:25 AM

The only Prius I see is my reflection. Toyota don't advertise the car and the dealers only have a pile of brochures which you have to ask for. When people see it they're always interested so I'm sure there is a market.

Maybe Toyota are trying to keep it quiet so they can sell all of their output to America. With our congested roads we need more vehicles like these.

Lonely of Carlisle

Chimera · 10-10-2004, 07:55 PM

I have seen several Prius on my commute between Tysons Corner and Rockville up 270, Honda hybrids as well. I look over at them but they seem oblivious to me, maybe they are not Priuschatters. Or they are carefully assessing their MPG at that moment in time . . .

GrokMakeFire · 10-11-2004, 11:27 AM

I work in Old Town Alexandria, and pass 4 each day parked in the area. Mine and one more park in my building, and now I'm seeing 2 others in my neighborhood in Reston. I can recall getting excited seeing one anywhere -- now the excitement mainly comes on when I look in my own driveway at the Seaside Pearl car with the ultra-sexy mud flaps from Canada.

Grok

Chimera · 11-17-2004, 08:52 PM

I was at the corner of Darnestown Road and Shady Grove Road the other morning and there were 4 Pruis in view at the same time driving down the road. Very cool. 8)

BoBraxton · 03-30-2005, 10:47 AM

Mostly I shop for groceries on Saturdays and a couple of weeks ago saw a Red with temporary tags at the Giant in Burke.
newbie

07-15-2004, 02:10 PM	#1
pkjohna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 232 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Local Prius Sightings The Prius Population seems to be growing across the country but what's happening in our own back yard in the DC Metro area? I actually look forward to the embarrassment of one day walking confidently towards my Salsa Red Prius, reaching for the handle, and sheepishly discovering that it's not my baby at all but a look alike! Now just where exactly did I park anyway? Hey, it could happen. One day a few weeks back I saw a look alike pull into the space I had just vacated.

10-10-2004, 07:55 PM	#7
Chimera Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Falls Church VA Posts: 38 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Local Prius Sightings I have seen several Prius on my commute between Tysons Corner and Rockville up 270, Honda hybrids as well. I look over at them but they seem oblivious to me, maybe they are not Priuschatters. Or they are carefully assessing their MPG at that moment in time . . .

11-17-2004, 08:52 PM	#9
Chimera Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Falls Church VA Posts: 38 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Local Prius Sightings I was at the corner of Darnestown Road and Shady Grove Road the other morning and there were 4 Pruis in view at the same time driving down the road. Very cool. 8)

03-30-2005, 10:47 AM	#10
BoBraxton Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 82 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Local Prius Sightings Mostly I shop for groceries on Saturdays and a couple of weeks ago saw a Red with temporary tags at the Giant in Burke. newbie

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07-18-2004, 07:28 PM	#2
pkjohna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 232 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Would you believe I've seen four different Salsa Red Prii this past week -- either that or people are driving with mirrors on the side of their cars.

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Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I work in two different offices Aside from my car: One has 3 '04s (Black, Salsa and Silver), and 2 classics in the lot most days. The other has a Salsa, a Silver, and 2 HCHs I see tons of them on the commute every day, probably 2/3 of the VA ones have CF tags.

08-12-2004, 08:45 PM	#4
Raenstoirm Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 179 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have seen about 30 prii in the past two days. I live in Bethesda and I have only been around that area, rockville and such

08-17-2004, 10:53 AM	#5
streyle Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Germantown MD Posts: 47 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	i've seen a bunch in the germantown/gaithersburg/rockville area! it's great to see! I have seen any other black ones though!

08-17-2004, 11:25 AM	#6
StuartS Guest Posts: n/a My Car: Model: Package:	The only Prius I see is my reflection. Toyota don't advertise the car and the dealers only have a pile of brochures which you have to ask for. When people see it they're always interested so I'm sure there is a market. Maybe Toyota are trying to keep it quiet so they can sell all of their output to America. With our congested roads we need more vehicles like these. Lonely of Carlisle

10-11-2004, 11:27 AM	#8
GrokMakeFire Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 24 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I work in Old Town Alexandria, and pass 4 each day parked in the area. Mine and one more park in my building, and now I'm seeing 2 others in my neighborhood in Reston. I can recall getting excited seeing one anywhere -- now the excitement mainly comes on when I look in my own driveway at the Seaside Pearl car with the ultra-sexy mud flaps from Canada. Grok