Prius -- ANNOYING

[GeorgeSSSS]

Is in just me, or does anyone else find the Prius annoying? The shape makes them look like little cockroaches scurrying around. When I'm stopped in traffic next to one, I look down at the driver who always looks embarrassed. And when I see them being driven, the drivers always look really bored -- -- like their driving a refrigerator. No fun or personality; like riding an escalator. It gets you where you want to go, but you don't look forward to the trip. And you certainly don't brag to your friends about having one.

I always enjoy driving my H2 and being seen in it. If I drove a Prius, I'd wear a disguise.

George SSSS

[GeorgeSSSS]

Shooting a Prius from a helicopter gunship with miniguns.

Oh my!!

[Hmmm2]

Is in just me, or does anyone else find the Prius annoying? The shape makes them look like little cockroaches scurrying around. When I'm stopped in traffic next to one, I look down at the driver who always looks embarrassed. And when I see them being driven, the drivers always look really bored -- -- like their driving a refrigerator. No fun or personality; like riding an escalator. It gets you where you want to go, but you don't look forward to the trip. And you certainly don't brag to your friends about having one.

I always enjoy driving my H2 and being seen in it. If I drove a Prius, I'd wear a disguise.

George SSSSROFLOL! I think you hit the nail on the head!:dancingbanana:

[ssgharkness020147]

Though I think that the Prius is an ugly piece of crap, its the drivers I have problems with. And latley I've been having more and more problems with toy-ota drivers in general.
Today I was headed down a four lane road following a camery that was going a little under the limit, noticing that the road was about to merge lanes I went to pass it. As I got up to pass it that FUC*ER swerved in to my lane, almost causing me to hit his piece of sh*t box car, AND I got to nail a curb nice and hard with my passangers side front tire. Looking back I should have hit the *******, I didnt get the plate number but its an aniversery plate. I'll be looking for it around town, I hope he tries it again. Next time he's gonna pay.

[Hmmm2]

They play that same game here. You can always see them bending their head down to look in their side mirrors to see if you're speeding up to pass .. then they swerve right in front of you. Right after they do it, you can see their head look up to their rear view mirror to catch your reaction. Jerks.:rant:

[DRTYFN]

They play that same game here. You can always see them bending their head down to look in their side mirrors to see if you're speeding up to pass .. then they swerve right in front of you. Right after they do it, you can see their head look up to their rear view mirror to catch your reaction. Jerks.:rant:
Sometimes you just have to set a new precedent.:D
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19012

[ssgharkness020147]

The next time it happens, I'm gonna use my video phone to reccord it. Then I'll make sure not to hit him if at all possible. Then I'll take my video along with his plate to the police and file a report. If he does it again, I'll report it. If it happens again, I will nail that car. Cops show up see the past history of what he has done to me. Makes the guess work pretty easy if I have his harassment of me on file. Hopefully, I can nail the moron with some form of attempted fraud. I may have not have the best temper, but usually my calculating ways prevail.


They play that same game here. You can always see them bending their head down to look in their side mirrors to see if you're speeding up to pass .. then they swerve right in front of you. Right after they do it, you can see their head look up to their rear view mirror to catch your reaction. Jerks.:rant:

[wilfred]

The most annoying are the ones clogging up the damn carpool lane:rant: They'll be driving 50~55 mph when the speed limit is 65 and the 15 cars piling up behind wants to go 75~80:rant:

[GeorgeSSSS]

The most annoying are the ones clogging up the damn carpool lane:rant: They'll be driving 50~55 mph when the speed limit is 65 and the 15 cars piling up behind wants to go 75~80:rant:
Believe it or not, they do that because they get better milage at slower speeds. So they screw 15 people behind them so they can save 15 cents. Prius drivers -- it's all about them. Turkeys.

[KenP]

Phil, those are funy vids!!

I love the kids crowded in the back of the Prius waving and pointing with big smiles at me while the parents appear to be yelling at them to stop and doing everything they can NOT to look at me.:perfect10s: :perfect10s:

[GeorgeSSSS]

Phil, those are funy vids!!

I love the kids crowded in the back of the Prius waving and pointing with big smiles at me while the parents appear to be yelling at them to stop and doing everything they can NOT to look at me.:perfect10s: :perfect10s:

Ken: I didn't see a link to the vid you're mentioning. Where is it?

thanks

[Boar-Ral]

I agree with the others. The Prius as a vehicle is nice. But the drivers are what I have issues with. I took one for a test drive, and I really liked the vehicle. Lots of neat little ideas in the vehicle, and lots of space. But I'd be afraid of being grouped in with other Prius drivers.

[Boar-Ral]

So you bought something that would group you with mall cruisers, soccer moms and pimps ;) :jump:
That affiliation seems to be limited more to major urban centers in the U.S. and Canada. I've had a lot more positive response to the Hummer than negative. I do live some distance from urbanites, though.

[KenP]

Ken: I didn't see a link to the vid you're mentioning. Where is it?

thanksI see where I confused you.

I was referring to 1) Phil's links above.... and..... 2) My experiences.

[fourfourto]

My wifes brother just bought a prius,I took it for a ride.
It drives nice .Its wierd when you take off because the engine isnt running till you get started.Lots of room inside and there is no key needed.
He gets 50mpg at 75mph and 55mpg around town,
I wouldnt buy one but its kinda cool.

On a trip up to Howe Caverns we were using 2 way radios and he says tree hugger to gas guzzler.I thought it was funny.:giggling:

He got a tax credit of $3,000 also.

I did feel like driving up on his hood :eek: :rolleyes:

[Boar-Ral]

My wifes brother just bought a prius,I took it for a ride.
It drives nice .Its wierd when you take off because the engine isnt running till you get started.Lots of room inside and there is no key needed.
He gets 50mpg at 75mph and 55mpg around town,
I wouldnt buy one but its kinda cool.
I liked the gadgets like the keyless entry and starting. I wouldn't replace the Hummer with it, but I could see complimenting it with one, due to the hundreds of kilometers I put on commuting to work each week. :(

[Boar-Ral]

Guys we talking about these things like they are little pests to be swatted, "little cockroaches scurrying around". This may not be the best thread to have wet dreams over one ;) :D :D
What are you doing in my dream? :( Get away from the Prius!

[Steve - SanJose]

Dilbert comic from Wednesday 6/20/07:


It reads like this:

DOGBERT THE GREEN CONSULTANT
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Try ramming your SUV into hybrid cars.

That should stop them from using fuel altogether.

You can't save the earth unless you're willing to make other people sacrifice.
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