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They're Different. They Drive Priuses

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by IsrAmeriPrius, May 3, 2006.

  1. IsrAmeriPrius

    IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member

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    #1 IsrAmeriPrius, May 3, 2006
  2. naterprius

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    Okay, where did he get that steering wheel? Wood and Leather! Wow!

    Nate
     
    #2 naterprius, May 3, 2006
  3. priusenvy

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    These guys have the wheel:

    http://www.automotivegold.com/

    Must be a recent addition. They modify an OEM steering wheel, and you have to send your old one back as a core exchange.

    Who's going to be the first Priuschatter to get one?
     
    #3 priusenvy, May 3, 2006
  4. HTMLSpinnr

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    Doesn't buying for economy sort of defeat the purpose when you're paying $4.049 a gallon for full serve in Beverly Hills?
     
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  5. Don-RI

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    Gee, what's wrong with a wave? Guess I'm not being cool. I just can't keep up. :(
     
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  6. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I'm still a little annoyed with the "Life in the Slow Lane" stigma. Driving slowly is not a requirement to driving a Prius. Saying as much on tv just promotes that thought.

    Also, his commute must be very short if he refills once a month and averages only 40 MPG.
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, May 4, 2006
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    I must admit - in OC it seems like every 10th car is a Prius. And they do not wave back anymore . :mellow:

    What I have been noticing is that most of the drivers I see are WOMEN! And I know not all of them are on PriusChat!

    Cathy
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Don-RI @ May 4 2006, 12:19 AM) [snapback]249532[/snapback]</div>
    If I see you, I'll wave! Chances are since we're both in the smallest state in the US, we'll pass one another :lol:
     
    #8 larkinmj, May 4, 2006
  9. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    who knew a wave was annoying?
     
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ May 4 2006, 08:42 AM) [snapback]249700[/snapback]</div>
    Yeah. Smiling and having something nice to say are pretty high up on the list as well. Didn't you get the memo?
     
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  11. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    crap. people must absolutely hate me for that- and for letting them in traffic too.

    oh well. in most cases the feeling is mutual :D
     
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  12. IsrAmeriPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(htmlspinnr @ May 3 2006, 09:00 PM) [snapback]249522[/snapback]</div>
    But it makes for a more dramatic story.
     
    #12 IsrAmeriPrius, May 4, 2006
  13. floydenheimer

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    I'm such an outcast! I drive over the speed limit and don't wave. :(
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(floydenheimer @ May 4 2006, 01:36 PM) [snapback]249879[/snapback]</div>
    Heh, heh! I'm a conflicted former canyon racer who drives briskly, and I've noticed that it startles some people to see a Prius hustling along - but I'll also wave
    ...

    Jim
     
    #14 Skyjim, May 4, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusenvy @ May 3 2006, 06:42 PM) [snapback]249391[/snapback]</div>

    Oooh! Oooh! I want one! ... but the drop down says they don't have it for an '06 Prius. :(
     
    #15 rachelreese, Jul 24, 2006
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