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You know you're a seasoned Prius driver when......

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by nfschlaack, Mar 2, 2007.

  1. nfschlaack

    nfschlaack Junior Member

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    This is meant to be a light hearted post for the experienced Hybrid owner. I'm hoping that no "snobbish" or "in your face" replies are posted. Just want to see how many out there can make a joke that is a characteristic of the Prius. So here goes! :D

    You know you're a seasoned Prius driver when....

    - You need gas money and a few quarters will do the job.
    - You get aggravated at another driver for going slow because you just passed him in "stealth mode".
    - You get stoked when you run an errand and the gas engine never starts.
    - You try to beat your record of how fast you can go in EV mode before the gas engine starts. (46 fior me)
    - You try to beat your average MPG every time you drive.

    That's all I've got right now. Let the fun begin!!
     
  2. curtissac

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PC-12 Fan @ Mar 2 2007, 04:06 PM) [snapback]399231[/snapback]</div>
    It takes more than a few quarters worth of fuel to turn that PT-6, dudint it? ;)
     
  3. nfschlaack

    nfschlaack Junior Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Curtis SAC @ Mar 2 2007, 03:09 PM) [snapback]399235[/snapback]</div>
    You don't know how badly I'd love to find out how many it would take.... :blink:

    Regards
     
  4. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    You know you're a seasoned Prius driver when ....

    You get FURIOUS when you meet someone that doesn't like ICE shut down at the stop light.
     
  5. mccorma1

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    You drive on the access road instead of the freeways because you get better mileage there.
     
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    You really do consider dieting to improve your gas mileage! :lol:
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    You clean out the junks in the car to minimize weight.
     
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    You don't get that brief moment of panic (Oh no, I stalled!) when the ICE shuts off at a light...
     
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    You get into another car and look for the start button. Or you try to open the door without using the remote.
     
  10. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    You know you're a seasoned Prius driver when....

    2 hybrid owners go out for lunch with a 3rd non-hybrid owner and they take the non-hybrid because they don't want the short trip to lower their mpg. (True story.)
     
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    - You get aggravated at another driver for going slow because you just passed him in "stealth mode".
    Done this more than once.

    - You try to beat your record of how fast you can go in EV mode before the gas engine starts. (46 fior me)
    My best is 44 – 45ish not sure as the ice started

    you rent a big truck or something like it to haul stuff and when you get to a stop light and the ice dose not shut off you think something is wrong
     
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    - You get aggravated at another driver for going slow because you just passed him in "stealth mode".
    Done this more than once.

    - You try to beat your record of how fast you can go in EV mode before the gas engine starts. (46 fior me)
    My best is 44 – 45ish not sure as the ice started

    you rent a big truck or something like it to haul stuff and when you get to a stop light and the ice dose not shut off you think something is wrong
     
  13. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    Your habit with previous cars was to just let the mud dry and flake off and use the spray to clean enough of the windshield to see out of legally...but NOW you wash and wax weekly to improve your mileage.
     
  14. madler

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    ... you get annoyed when the door knob on your house doesn't unlock automatically when you touch it.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(madler @ Mar 3 2007, 02:07 AM) [snapback]399423[/snapback]</div>
    LOL... I have done this before without thinking... at least im not the only one!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(madler @ Mar 3 2007, 12:07 AM) [snapback]399423[/snapback]</div>
    Ha ha ha, I did that with My friends truck the other day. Smart key is awesome
     
  17. Nda3rdCar

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    You know you're a seasoned Prius driver when.... you pull up next to a large SUV when refueling, just to see the expression on the other guy's face as he pours lots of money into his tank. :lol:
     
  18. curtissac

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PC-12 Fan @ Mar 2 2007, 04:52 PM) [snapback]399261[/snapback]</div>

    Yeah... The PC-12 is the only reason I buy loterry tickets. :lol:
     
  19. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    you can recite the location, cycle times and best approach speed of every traffic light on your daily commute to work.
     
  20. Sufferin' Prius Envy

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    When you can recognize the sound of a stealth mode Prius approaching you from behind while walking in a crowded parking lot.

    Ommmmmm . . . let the force be with you, Luke. :)