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Serious withdrawal

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by dr_inde, Apr 8, 2008.

  1. dr_inde

    dr_inde New Member

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    I just got my 2008 Prius last Friday and my fiance took it to work for the first time... I have an unexplainable withdrawal brewing. Its not like I have to go anywhere, I just liked knowing it was parked outside. *sigh* :(
     
    #1 dr_inde, Apr 8, 2008
  2. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    You leave your fiance parked outside? :rolleyes:
     
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    I know how you feel but, apparently, I am not as nice as you. My wife has a long commute and I have a short one. So when we bought the new Prius, we figured it would make sense for her to use it. But we've had it a month and she hasn't taken it to work once yet. I like it too much and she couldn't care less about a new toy.

    Am I a bad person?
     
    #3 sweetguy, Apr 8, 2008
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    dr_inde New Member

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    lol, only when she takes the Prius to work! :mad: :D
     
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    no, no, that makes you a lucky person! My girl loves new toys (OK, all you dirty minds, leave that one alone :))
     
    #5 dr_inde, Apr 8, 2008
  6. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Careful, or you'll end up a 2-Prius couple... :p

    (generally, I modify the phrase by saying "I love TECH toys", to head off improper comments ;) )
     
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    Talk about withdrawal - - -

    My wife took our middle daughter off on a college-visiting trip for 4 days this week. I'm left having to drive dau's Subaru Forester. (Hey, better than mom's Siena van!!) I just couldn't argue with the gas savings on a multistate journey.

    Can't wait 'til Friday! :bounce:
     
    #7 davidtm, Apr 8, 2008
  8. sweetguy

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    Rae, I think you're right. I love the 2008 black one we have (my daughter named it Noir) but I am ready to buy a red plug-in as soon as such a thing is for sale.
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    :tape2:
     
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    Yeah, the joy of Prius ownership is already about to spread through our family. My fiance's dad needs a new ride, but while he has a luxury gas guzzler in mind, I'll be rooting for an enviro-friendly Prius... they're luxury as far as I'm concerned anyway.

    HA! I'll keep that suggestion in mind, although I'm not sure that adding TECH before toy truly removes fiendish thoughts. ;)

    Yeesh, you're in my thoughts til Friday rolls around!
     
    #10 dr_inde, Apr 8, 2008
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    This is exactly why we are a two-Prius household. This way I no longer have to listen to "Can I drive your car? Please?!?" It also solves the whole "my SO ruined my gas mileage" thing because she never drives mine and I always bring hers up. ;)
     
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  12. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I think that makes YOU the lucky one.:eek::rofl:
     
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    lol, you might have a point there... :dance: (Wow, this has to be the most extensive smilies collection I've ever seen. Or maybe I just don't frequent enough forums.)
     
    #13 dr_inde, Apr 8, 2008
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    It's true that Dr is the lucky one. My spouse does not like any sort of toys. It's only lucky for me that the Prius is included.
     
    #14 sweetguy, Apr 8, 2008
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    at least it's not antagonist-precipitated withdrawal... ie you're not stuck driving a hummer in the meantime :p
     
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  16. Marvinh

    Marvinh Marvin

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    I have a 2007 Prius and I still get a thrill when I pull out of my driveway each morning ... but my point here is ... a friend just bought a Chevrolet Avalanche! It gets about 14mpg. What is the attraction of the big TRUCKS?? Yes, its a TRUCK! I don't get it!!!
     
    #16 Marvinh, Apr 9, 2008
  17. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Or go parking with your fiancée. :D

    Tom
     
    #17 qbee42, Apr 9, 2008
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    My wife loves our Prius, we got black because she loves the black ones.. :)
     
    #18 Gaprofitt, Apr 9, 2008
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