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Prime in the wild.

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by bisco, Dec 7, 2016.

  1. triggerhappy007

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    Spotted a silver Prime at Custer/Hedgcoxe this morning in Plano.
     
  2. El Dobro

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    Even though the dealers are loaded with them around here, I've seen maybe three of them. Teslas, at least one a day.
     
  3. EazyPeazy

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    At the rate Tesla’s Batteries keep exploding, I wonder how long the company may actually stay afloat. Their manufacturing ability is woefully deficient thus far.
     
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    Wow... I think they're closing in on me. Enjoying a few days in Montreal, Mrs. Bear and I decided to brave the long line waiting to get into the world-famous Schwartz's Deli for a chance to experience one of their legendary smoked-meat sandwiches. So, while where standing outside at mid-day, a hypersonic red Prime pulls up to the curb on Boulevard St Laurent to let out several hungry looking passengers.

    Being a good American tourist, I had my camera in my hand and was able to quickly snap this photo before the Canadian Prime drove away:

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    And, yes, the sandwich was well worth the long wait.
     
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  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Mmm Schwartz's... Oh right, Prime.

    If you're meat eaters and want a treat, Gibby's in Old Montréal is a great place for steaks (reservations required and leave the car at the hotel as parking is limited).

    Oh and drop by Poutineville. It's a chain but they have really good poutine.
     
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  6. EazyPeazy

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    It’s like my twin! Lol
     
  7. HPrimeAdvanced

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    Sorry but Primes are SO common here in Socal; 3 or 4 just about every day. Even more COMMON are all the Teslas, especially in high roller South Orange County. Have not seen a single '60s Alfa Romeo in months and months, although once in a while you'll catch a new Giulia.

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    Saw a Prime today, heading down to the Jersey shore in the left lane.
     
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    I concur, sir. The Prime's are getting thick as bugs on a bumper in SoCal. I rarely see a regular Gen4 Prius anymore.
    And everyday it seems like I see 3 or 4 of those big sleek 100K Teslas!
     
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    Saw a white Prime on I-10 at 610W around 4:45pm on Friday. No roof racks like before, side molding.

    5 known in Houston so far, strangely few for such a large city. Though Gulf States Toyota explains a lot...
     
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  11. DavidA

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    My one year Prime anniversary is this week. Still yet to see any other prime in the wild. Perhaps someone needs to arrange an intervention.
     
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    Hey just enjoy the fact that your car is so unique! Now if I could just get an FR-S or a BRZ with a Prius Prime drivetrain, I would be one heck of a happy camper. The weight loss (I hope) should make a big difference! Then I could be unique again!

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    I have seen only one in 16 months of having mine.
     
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    I saw my first one in Nashville this morning - in the rear view mirror while I was waiting at light. I wasn't paying attention as it drove right past me. Lots of LEAFs in town with Nissan's North American HQ just down the road in Franklin.
     
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    Perhaps. Or word has not permeated the streets! Lol
     
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    Driving on I93 into Boston last week, I was expecting to sight PRIME in action, but instead I saw at least FIVE Porsche SUV. That was the first time I saw them and my first impression was "BOY, they are ugly." LOL
     
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    We've got lots of those. Not as fugly as the Mercedes G-Wagons though.
     
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    I had to look it up to see what Mercedes G-Wagons looks like. Kinda look in between, Jeep Wrangler and Honda Element. They can't be very aerodynamic. o_O
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Or cheap. The guy that moderated one of the 4Runner forums owned one and wanted me to give him 5 days of trails to run in the Ouray, CO area because he wanted to take his new G-Wagon there. He was nuts, but I gave him an easy itinerary, nothing hard. Tiny tires, low clearance, and 6 months of whining after the trip. He sold it later on.
     
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    Only SUV I ever had was 92 2door Pathfinder. Back then, SUV was truly for SPORTS and then some Utility next. Nowaday, SUV is nothing but glorified station wagon, IMO. Not that I can afford Porsche or Mercedes SUVs, even if I did, I would not want to take the vehicle off road for sports ride.
     
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