First Car!

Let them laugh!

When they ask you for a ride - laugh back at them and say why?

 

Oh man, what a great first car!! It's ok to smile at the ignorant, they just don't know. They don't know about the sporty handling, the room you have, the good acceleration, the sporty feel of the car, or the fact it is one of the most reliable and one of the safest cars on the road. They don't realize it is one of the most technologically advanced cars on the road today, even an older one. And they don't know you can drive for 2-3 times less fuel cost than them. It is a pleasure to be misunderstood in these ways. Welcome and congrats!

 

welcome to priuschat! at 58, my friends still laugh at me, whatever. all the best!

 

Let em laugh, just Honk and wave at them, while they are filling up their trucks at the gas station, and need a loan to do it.

 

Most of those who laugh are not aware that for the most part you can fillup for less than $30.00 unless you on the flashing pip and paying more than $4.00 per gallon. And that fillup will carry you a minimum of 350 miles in the winter and 450 miles and further during the summer. What makes more sense? $30 fillup or $80 fillups. I think it is a no brainer.

Best of luck to you.

 

My coworkers all do the obligatory "laugh at the Prius", but they've all been impressed when they get a ride in it. Whether its the mileage, technology, or even just how quiet it is, they all seem to have a newfound respect for Prii after going for a ride.

 

No it should not make such a noise.

 

I would drive another Prius and see if it makes the same sound. They make many strange noises.

 

Yeah, the Prius does make different noises from other cars, so if you have any doubts drive a different Prius and compare. It should not "rattle" unless something is loose or someone left a tool or other object laying around under the hood. For the most part the Prius is a fairly quiet machine.

 

I'm 16 and the Prius is the third car I've owned. It sure as hell beats a Civic (had an '09 coupe EX). It has so much space, technology, gas mileage, and uniqueness. What is a luxury car? One that you can leave the A/C on, listen to music via a superb sound system, leave your keys in your pocket to unlock and start it, and get a smooth ride -- all while getting double (sometimes triple) the gas mileage of a Cadillac. Instead of spending $200+ a month on fuel, you can put some of that money towards your savings, and that'll add up fast.

 

Man I wish my first car was a Prius! My first car was a 1985 Renault Alliance (Green). Now that was an ugly car!

 

My first car was a 12mpg Pontiac Pariessene (sp?) station wagon long time ago.

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Congrats on the new Pri!

I laughed myself... the other day... when I spent $26 to fill up my tank.

 

Holy Toledo! $26 measly dollars to fill up your Prius Gen II fuel tank stateside? I'm elated at how cheap petrol / Gas is out there, and simultaneously horrified at the fact that my last fill up of 43 litres plus cost me a smidgin under £60 (UK Pounds).

Translate that into Dollars and you'd really see by how much we poor Brits are being wantonly mugged at the fuel pumps "with malice aforethought"....!!! I'm sure your eyes would collectively water at the thought of being financially "squeezed till the pips squeak".

Still, like you, I heave a sigh of relief when I buy fuel now. 43 litres used to take me 220 miles in my old MX-3 1.6i Coupe. Now the same amount of fuel stretches to 605 miles!! Even the most horrendous "stand still for hours" congested city traffic still sees me reaping a highly appreciated 560 miles to the tankful.

And lastly, spare a thought for the unfortunate Brit with a large "normal" (?) car who easily hands over about £100 a week in fuel costs!! Like you, I'm laughing all the way to the Bank

p.s. Congratulations on your new Prius Spaceship......truly, they are out of this world!!


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