Prius, Tesla owners, their preferences, likes, dislikes

Specifically, Gravity’s data mining determined that, compared with the “global set” of users (i.e. the general population) Prius enthusiasts are:

• 1.2 times more likely to enjoy physical exercise.
• 2.5 times more likely to like yoga.
• 1.3 times more likely to be partial to McDonald’s.
• 13.6 times more likely to love Apple.
• Slightly less likely to be interested NASCAR and football, but 6.3 times more likely to be concerned about sustainability.
• 9.1 times more likely to be a fan of Tyler Perry (Madea drives a Prius?).

No, No, No, No, Yes, No.

 

Errr. Tesla cost 3x that of the upper Prius, so the lifestyle of the average buyer is also going to be different.

About as different as one would expect from a Prius owner to a BMW 3/5/7 Hybrid owner. Just different financial levels and living styles of that level of the people who can afford the various cars.

 

i think the forbes writer has been smoking weed.

 

I disagree, I know many people who own a Prius and who can afford a Tesla. Most Prius owners are above middle class. Look at Hollywood, how many Celbs own Prii.

 

Now lets look vis versa. How many people making 25~50k a year own a Tesla?

Many of those stars who own Prius do it as a quick commute car, not a daily driver. That or to prove they are Global Warming smart. Most will never pull up on a red carpet event in one. Sort of like owning a Moped. Great to get around on, but would not be seen by your friends on one if you can help it seems to be their attitudes.

 

Mitch & Cam, Brian, Bones.

 

I think this is a bit dated. Yes, at one time the wealthiest zip codes and hollywood celebs drove Prii - it was the only game in town when it came to alt-energy cars.

Those days are over.......The Model S is -for 2014- what the Prius was -in 2004- to that crowd now.

 

LOL....I can personally attest that said writer is soooo wrong.....I mean, with rear seats folded the Prius hatch is ideal for moving a large stash out of California's Humboldt & Mendocino counties, cross-country, as quickly (compared to an EV...not due to speeding!) and as efficiently as possible....OK, said enough already

Let me just point out (as someone who is NOT a 1%er), that the extra $50 I save in gas per month by driving a Prius is good for 1/8, and worth every penny . Just sayin'

 

Nice joke:

Source: original article

Well I won't have to visit the "Gravity Personalization Network" any time soon.

Bob Wilson

 

Never heard of Tyler Perry and what sort of weed? Scotch thistle?

 

One more vote for: Who is Tyler Perry ?

 

I'll guess that Tesla owners are first and foremost technology and/or car enthusiasts. And of course pretty wealthy.

Prius owners were for the first 5 years technology enthusiasts and enviros. Nowadays Prius blends pretty well into the mainstream of people who value reliability and TCO.

 

Is "Gravity Personalization Network" a weight loss program?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Perry
Basically, he's the guy who makes those "Madea" movies, such as "Madea's Big Happy Family" Or "Madea goes to jail." Aside from that, I don't know much about him.

Regarding the article, it seems to generalize too much. Then again, if their sample size was just Southern California, that might explain a few things.

 

Thanks for trying to help, but 'Madea' movie does not mean anything to me either.

Can you frame it in terms of Star Trek ?

 

Think Spock, in drag

 

And he was driving his Tesla while he did it!

 

This has to be one of my favorite threads in a while.

 

What????