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I just had to shake my head ...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by kirbinster, Jul 17, 2005.

  1. kirbinster

    kirbinster Member

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    So, I am pulling out of my driveway as a family is getting out of their car to go to one of my neighbors. I have the windows open so I hear the man (who is pointing to my Prius) tell his wife, "that is one of those expensive hybrids, that you have to plug in at night". I was kind of in a hurry so I quickly told him that they start at about $21k, you don't plug them in EVER, and I get better than 50 miles to the gallon. His wife then says, wow - we should get one :)
     
    #1 kirbinster, Jul 17, 2005
  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    ha, nice.
    people are always surprised to find out things like that about my car...
    one guy didn't believe my mpg so i powered up and showed him the mfd... and afterward i coasted away in ev mode ;)
     
    #2 galaxee, Jul 17, 2005
  3. kkister1492

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    At a BBQ in Az last week, when told that the Prius in the driveway was not a rental but our own car, my husband's nephew informed everyone that that is the car that got recalled because it catches on fire. Huh?!? We set him straight in a big way.
     
    #3 kkister1492, Jul 17, 2005
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    good job nephew. It's called the Crown Vic lol.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jul 17, 2005
  5. priusham

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    "...catches on fire..."

    Pinto... Prius

    Yeah, I can see how someone who is easily confused could get them mixed up.
     
    #5 priusham, Jul 17, 2005
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