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What age are Prius owners?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by BDDave, Aug 31, 2008.

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What is the age of Prius owners?

  1. Under 20 years old?

    5 vote(s)
    4.1%

  2. 20 - 30 years old?

    18 vote(s)
    14.9%

  3. 31 - 40 years old??

    18 vote(s)
    14.9%

  4. 41 - 50 years old?

    22 vote(s)
    18.2%

  5. 51 - 60 years old?

    33 vote(s)
    27.3%

  6. 61 - 70 years old?

    17 vote(s)
    14.0%

  7. Over 70 years old?

    8 vote(s)
    6.6%
  1. BDDave

    BDDave New Member

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    Being a new Prius owner since May of 2008 at the age of 61 I've noticed that the people I see driving other Prius are most often around my age. This raises the question, what is the age of Prius owners?
     
    #1 BDDave, Aug 31, 2008
  2. Synergy

    Synergy New Member

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    Prius is my first car, and I love it. I do see alot of elderly people driving Prius's but I think its pretty cool that they drive around in Prius's rather than ole' Buicks :). :rolleyes:
     
    #2 Synergy, Aug 31, 2008
  3. Freedom

    Freedom Active Member

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    I'd say the poll results make sense. The younger end of your poll, typically don't have a lot of money for an expensive NEW car, and as we've seen the Prius is NOT depreciating fast at all, so not many used ones available in the price range that age group can afford.

    As for the over 70's, they may not see a reason to buy a new / another car at that age.

    Had to stop my Dad from driving last Sept., he is 81 (lives with me). He is still upset about that. :rolleyes:
     
    #3 Freedom, Aug 31, 2008
  4. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    #4 Patrick Wong, Aug 31, 2008
  5. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    i voted..
     
    #5 Flying White Dutchman, Aug 31, 2008
  6. trampdrifting

    trampdrifting New Member

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    I think the younger end of your poll just dont want to drive Prius's because they wish to retain thier dignity.
     
    #6 trampdrifting, Aug 31, 2008
  7. kazots

    kazots LifesaBeach

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    I agree with "Freedom," it probably has to do with money, but I will add in, what is "hot."
    Maybe it just doesn't excite young people enough to buy one. It is a good idea, but doesn't have the speed and sound systems.
     
    #7 kazots, Aug 31, 2008
  8. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    What a totally stupid thing to say. Completely and utterly devoid of useful input. Why did you even post?
     
    #8 Sheepdog, Aug 31, 2008
  9. sdtundra

    sdtundra Senior Member

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    19 FTW! Second car, bought on my own with my truck as a down payment
     
    #9 sdtundra, Aug 31, 2008
  10. donee

    donee New Member

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    Hi All,

    This poll only determines the age of Prius owning Prius Chat participants. Not Prius owners in general.
     
    #10 donee, Sep 1, 2008
  11. rayxoxo

    rayxoxo New Member

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    Well, I'll be 70 in November and it was a Prius or another BMW motorcycle.

    All my friends said to get the car, so I did and now that I have the Prius I am still thinking about a BMW R1200 RT motorcycle. $23,000.     lol
     
    #11 rayxoxo, Sep 5, 2008
  12. billarb

    billarb New Member

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    My observations match those of the original poster and I'm not surprised by the poll results (granted: the poll only reaches PriusChat participants). Another possibility for the interest among the "over 50 set" could be that we (I'm 61 BTW) grew up during the Age of Aquarius. Many folks of our generation were among the first to worry about the state of our planet and the effects of pollution. One of my chief reasons in purchasing a Prius was the fact that it is greener than the cars I've always driven.
     
    #12 billarb, Sep 6, 2008
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