Organize a Tampa Bay Prius club?

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  1. brad34695

    brad34695 New Member

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    Hi all, I'm Brad and I live in Pinellas in Safety Harbor. Ever drive by a bar and grill and see the weekly Harley nights, or the old 50's and 60's cars? What about us? Wouldn't it be awesome (and a public eye catcher) to see 20 or 30 Prius' lined up, all with their hoods up (LOL) at a local establishment? We can do it! There are 2,000,000+ of us here in the Tampa Bay metro area!

    If you would like to organize a weekly or monthly gathering, please respond! I think it would not only be fun, but it might attrach attention from the non-hybrid crowd about our cars! Think about a hybrid caravan a few miles out from where we meet. :eek:)

    Please reply to this post and let's get organized. Thanks!!!

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    #1 brad34695, Jun 9, 2007
  2. TonyPSchaefer

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    Brad, that's a great idea and let me tell you from experience: "yes, it is an eye catcher and it does draw attention."

    Additionally, when we go to events we have more credibility in the eyes of the public because we do not work for Toyota. So many times I've heard people say that they learned more from us because we're experienced owners and they trust our answers because we don't represent a business interest.

    I hope you get a lot of interest. Good luck!
     
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    i live on the east coast of fl, but my gf is starting school at usf in the fall and i might be attending a tech school over there so im in, and even if i dont move over i plan on visiting every once and a while so if you wanna meet up, just let me know!
     
    #3 Conine, Jun 21, 2007
  4. TampaPrius

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    Hi Tampa Prius owners,
    I live just north of Tampa (Wesley Chapel), and would also be interested in a Tampa Prius club. Any news about this?
     
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    We live in Largo and see plenty of Prius's on the road.
     
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    I live in Ruskin and would like to see a Tampa Bay Prius club!

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    i'm in Trinity and i'd be down.

    also, I work for a local municipality in Pinellas that has about 15 Prii in its fleet.
     
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    I see some have replied to my OP and I am still interested. Since that post I have moved from Safety Harbor to Parrish which is in extreme northern Manatee County. I commutte to St.Pete for work.

    I really would like to move this to the next level, therefore I am giving out my cell phone number. Please feel free to call and I would like for us if there is enough interest to have a meeting or two before Labor Day. Please call and let's get this rolling!!!

    Brad
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    I'm interested. I can be reached at work. 727.461.3535 - ask for Steve
     
    #9 PixelKing, Jul 25, 2008
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    Does anyone in the Tampa Bay area have an opinion or comments on Toyota of Tampa? We live just north of Atlanta and are on their wait list.
    Thank you in advance for any comments.
     
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    I would be interested in participating. I am in St. Pete, on my second Prius (Salsa Red '04). I can be reached at 727.521-2562 (work), ask for Carl and explain why so my wife doesn't think you are a salesperson.
     
    #11 gcarl, Aug 26, 2008
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    A few years ago, Creative Loafing ran a Must-Do List of "100 things you gotta do to be a true resident of Tampa Bay." You could check off the things you'd done, note the things you hadn't and rate your overall Tampa Bay-ness.
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  13. Rick12Player

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    Hey gang. Been a while since I rapped at ya... I'm in Tampa, let's do this thing! I wrote down these phone numbers and will make some calls this week. Email me if you're interested too. Cheers, J Dog
    PS to find me easily, go to the RickResource Forum and find me, my name is jdogric12aolcom or work phone 813-282-1225 x2143
     
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    Conversation has begun... looks like this will happen!!!! :welcome: :rockon:
     
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    I'm going to be out of town Nov 8-22 so after that let's get the ball rolling. Start thinking of potential locations, blackout dates, etc. I am very excite!!! Cheers, J
     
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    I'm back and ready to revisit this idea... who's with me? :)
     
    #16 Rick12Player, Dec 5, 2008
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    I live pretty far south (Naples) but you folks could convince me to drive on up there if it was during the day.
    Regards, Don
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    #17 tigerpilot, Dec 5, 2008
  18. Rick12Player

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    I think early to mid afternoon on a weekend would be best, right? Shoot me an email, tigerpilot. I'll pm you with my email address.
     
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  19. Rick12Player

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    I have four people interested now, plus me makes five! Woo hoo! My band is playing out all week, so hopefully Sunday I'll start calling folks. Cheers, J Oh, and check out the "battery beach" thread under "Local Events" - it looks cool.
     
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    Hi i'm Rob what % was your tint done at on back windows and doors it looks very good all i can do is get the top of winshield strip and back doors window and back windows done I can't get front door windows done they have to be clear in state of IL , I know that sucks big time huh / ? how much did it coast you for all your tint , I know it will coast me $145
     
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