Sure, that's me.
Earnest and serious.
No sense of humor.
:lol:

So, what's wrong with Rainforest preservation, Veganism, and Dennis Kucinich?

Oh, and this:

Proves that the author has been missing her meds...

:blink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That describes Wildkow perfectly. Esp the Kucinich part.

What a crock....


I'm so sick of people telling me I bought the Prius because of my image.

I don't give a flying (bleep) at a rolling doughnut about a vehicles "statement".


Also really sick of articles pointing out the save the earth type benefits while ignoring all the other benefits of a Prius, particularly oil dependency and common sense of buying a good car.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sonny Jim @ Aug 15 2007, 07:51 AM) [snapback]496109[/snapback]</div>

Freakin hilarious!!!! I just got my 2007 Prius last Sunday. I am a Real Estate Developer!! I am the kind of guy that most of those enviro-liberal folks want to run over with their Prius when they see me crossing the street!!! Of course, I am pretty moderate politically, and my projects tend to be infill development, or designed to fit their sites, with low environmental impacts (I used to be an urban planner). Still, that usually doesn't make a difference to the people this author considers the typical Prius driver. I would NEVER vote for Dennis Kucinich.

My favorite part about this was the "make a statement" part. Isn't that true about most people and their vehicle purchases? In my case, this would probably be the LAST reason I chose a Prius I chose it because:

1) The Prius is a very affordable car for me, and an exceptional value for the money considering what Toyota includes (I have a Touring/Package #6)

2) The Prius is extremely economical to operate

3) The Prius is practical given my lifestyle (I regularly drive out of town for business, and I have two young boys, so I needed something with 4-doors and a decent back seat)

4) The Prius is simply a FUN car to drive.

I am married to a beautiful and intelligent woman, so it isn't too important to me to be able to impress chicks with the type of car I drive (my wife thinks the Prius is cool BTW....and she is someone who likes to do a lot of volunteer work etc...so maybe the author is onto something). However, that fact that liberal environmental women might see me driving this car and find me more attractive is very amusing to me It just goes to show you that if you are someone shallow enough to judge people by the type of car they drive, you might be in for a real surprise!!!!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JG in SB @ Aug 15 2007, 03:51 PM) [snapback]496447[/snapback]</div>

Now, see, here I was finding you VERY attractive, and then you go and call me shallow....

The article didn't mention Hummer drivers...

"Feel the need to overcompensate for their manhood (and probably a very small penis.)" B)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Aug 15 2007, 03:55 PM) [snapback]496450[/snapback]</div>

Well, it had to be for reasons other than JUST the car right?? Just kidding.

You have to understand....I live in Southern California, and there are literally women around here who:

1) might meet a guy walking around somewhere, totally hit it off with him, have a lot in common with him (I am talking about the fabled "instant chemistry" thing)....and then, when they see that he drives a 5 year old toyota pickup instead of a current model BMW or Lexus....would find a reason to "just be friends", or maybe not ever see him again.

2) might meet a guy in the parking lot where they just saw him park his E55 AMG or BMW 750i and instantly be attracted to him....go out on a date and find out that the guy was totally boring and self-posessed, and STILL be totally attracted to him.

Don't make the mistake of thinking I am generalizing about the people who drive these types of cars BTW. I know multi-millionaires who drive around in old Ford pickups, and extremely cool, thoughtful, and just plain awesome people who drive around in BMW 750i's. To be clear...I am generalizing about a certain type of Southern California woman here And I will freely admit that I am generalizing. But you have to admit that stereotypes can't persist unless they are at least a little bit true right? I'll leave it at that before I anger too many people. I am relatively new to this forum so I don't want to ruffle too many feathers.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JG in SB @ Aug 16 2007, 08:40 AM) [snapback]496464[/snapback]</div>

I ain't sayin' she a gold digga, but she ain't messing with no broke nigga
... :lol:

Well I drive a 04 Prius and an old 1968 MS55 Toyota Crown and I have a 06 Hyosung GV650 motorbike that will cover a standing 1/4 mile in 12 seconds. So what am I??? :huh:

Is this article a joke? Did anyone read this:

I've never met anyone like this in an SUV. Not me, my friends or family.

What about the people who bought a Prius because they don't want to spend $100 a week on gas.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(morpheusx @ Aug 16 2007, 10:34 PM) [snapback]497647[/snapback]</div>

Ding, Ding, Ding.

I didn't buy any of my cars to make a statement, I bought the Prius because:

It had enough headroom for me to fit.
It got excellent gas mileage.
It was a 4 door hatchback.

I was also considering a Toyota Matrix, but bought the Prius because I was impressed with the HSD design. It is f'ing brilliant.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(morpheusx @ Aug 16 2007, 10:34 PM) [snapback]497647[/snapback]</div>

Now, see, this is something that sensible people would find VERY attractive! Someone with the financial intelligence to figure out that saving money is GOOD.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dogfriend @ Aug 17 2007, 08:50 AM) [snapback]497800[/snapback]</div>

Same here.

I'm going to write an authoritative article. It'll be on others who write authoritative articles. In a nut shell it will state, "We have a huge propensity to publish anything that comes out of our sphincter".

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae Vynn @ Aug 15 2007, 12:58 PM) [snapback]496217[/snapback]</div>

:lol: :lol: :lol: What about those who may have purchased to save money on gas? Not to mention a non liberal?.... A Little flawed :lol:

"a bit uptight in the love department" because i drive a prius?!

riiiiight.

Hell, the fact that I own a car at all should say a lot!

What a bunch of horsesh!t.

I buy Toyota because I believe you should always buy the best. (My wife and I have 3)
I bought a Prius because it is a size that suits me, is at the cutting edge, and to me it has the lowest running cost. The environment is also important to me.

My 90 Camry Wagon was perfect for me, the Prius is the only Toyota close to that size. I can carry all I want to carry in it and I commute 35km across the city every day, the natural habitat of Prius. I'm also a bit uptight in the love department so I was naturally drawn to the Prius.

I just told my wife I was uptight in the love department because I own a Prius, she said, "sounds like a bunch of wankers to me". I now need to go looking for that mate who can loosen me up as that is essential.
Sorry Mrs Sparks.
Pat