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Can we make this a sticky thread? "Prius spotting posts"

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Mrpcar, Mar 27, 2013.

  1. Mrpcar

    Mrpcar Active Member

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    Saw another nice fixed up Prius today on 71 south.

    Smoked tail lights, lowered, nice wheels, blacked out Toyota badge. License plates says "ZVW30"

    [​IMG]
     
  2. mnml

    mnml Ain't nobody got time for that.

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    I see at least 10 a day so spotting them is easy. However, spotting modified ones are more rare.
     
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    Change title to "Tricked out Prius spotting thread?"
     
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    mrstop PWR Mode

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  5. Mrpcar

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    Good catch! Indeed that's the car, and looks like we are definitely neighbors. LOL!
     
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    I always wondered if we should post others license plate numbers here
     
  7. Mrpcar

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    This is something that's discussed to death on all car forums, it's a beating a dead horse subject.

    My believe is simple, if it is in public view then it is fair game. If you are afraid to be located then don't register your car at your home address (there are many ways to do it). I never hide my plates, because I've taken proper precaution.
     
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    The one thing is so called "public view"... for instant moment (I never hide my licence plates as well - BTW - it's against the law in my country), another story is to freeze the picture and to publish it around the world...
    ... and later - running around on the streets with Anonymous mask on the face and screaming of the citizen's privacy rights....

    Aaahh - nice pics BTW - and nice Prius :D
     
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    Haven't seen one tricked out yet around here... They all still have the dealership advertisement license frame on:sleep:
     
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    Here is ours
     

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    I feel bad for those Prii :ROFLMAO:
     
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    First time I ever seen a bra on a Prius, isn't that bad for aerodynamic!
     
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    They get a workout thats for sure. The one with the bra and mirror covers drives over 50,000 miles a year. Thats a lot of rocks and bugs causing damage to the paint. I havent noticed any difference in mpg.
     
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    Maybe you should try the clear bra next time. Hardly noticeable and does the same thing to protect the paint.
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Spotted in Savannah, GA., a few months ago. Had a brief conversation with him - he was on a multi-thousand mile circle tour of the east coast.

    [​IMG]

    Said he was a Priuschatter, but didn't remember his user name.
     
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    Was behind this Prius in my Prius this weekend in Oxnard. The license plate frame says "As a matter of fact I do own the road" LOL!!!

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    mnml Ain't nobody got time for that.

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    That's statement book worthy! lol