Newbie from the Big Apple!

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by jdtechtalk00, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. jdtechtalk00

    jdtechtalk00 New Member

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    Hey Prius purveyors!

    Just checking in from NYC here! I've owned my Prius since '07 and drive it everyday without falter :) I'd post some pics of my ride but I'm at work right now and I should be..well, working :p

    Anywhoo, I hope to chat with you distinguished peeps at one point or another!
     
    #1 jdtechtalk00, Jun 27, 2011
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Welcome to PriusChat! Anything you need, just ask!
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Jun 27, 2011
  3. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    I didn't think anyone in NYC owned a car...
     
    #3 firepa63, Jun 27, 2011
  4. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    They own them but they cannot find places to park them so they just drive in circles all day. How else do you explain the crazy traffic? :p

    Welcome to PC!
     
    #4 F8L, Jun 27, 2011
  5. Ryanpl

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    HEEYYY! I can generally find a parking space within three blocks of my house. Some poeple here even have driveways and garages, although I wish I did. That being said there are times I need to drive circles looking for parking spot.
     
    #5 Ryanpl, Jun 27, 2011
  6. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Round these parts people get upset if they have to walk more than 1 house away to get to their car. :D
     
    #6 F8L, Jun 27, 2011
  7. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Welcome to PC. We probably bumped into each other before. :p
     
    #7 usbseawolf2000, Jun 27, 2011
  8. ItsNotAboutTheMoney

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    Something like 1 in 5 New Yorkers is nuts and owns a car.
     
    #8 ItsNotAboutTheMoney, Jun 27, 2011
  9. Ryanpl

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    We are not necessarly nuts. There are times it is actually cheaper to own a car than to use public transportation in NYC. Using public transportation round trip is $4.50 per person, children start paying full fare once they reach 44 inchs. So for my family of four right now it'd cost $13.50. That'll put alot of fuel in our Prius. Also one of our children has a physical impairment and needs an adaptive stroller, think wheelchair for kids, and most of the trains in NYC is not handicapped-accessible.
     
    #9 Ryanpl, Jun 27, 2011
  10. twittel

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    Welcome to PriusChat.:welcome: I'm sure you have lots of New York Prius stories since owning your 07.
     
    #10 twittel, Jun 27, 2011
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