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What does your Prius v "say"?

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by NavySeal, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. OWG

    OWG Junior Member

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    My V says "Life is good, I'm relaxed and enjoying it"
     
  2. UTBuckeye

    UTBuckeye Junior Member

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    My V doesn't say anything, she just laughs at my brother-in-law for buying a Dodge Charger R/T as his 'family car'.
     
  3. Mike Moon

    Mike Moon Member

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    I'm a professional photographer, Former Marine, and Apple Fanboy. I love my prius V. I think the hybrid technology is cool and that's why I have it, along with the fact that I can transport all my photography gear, light stands, etc., without driving an SUV. I'm not a tree hugger or a wuss. So your kid's wrong. :)
     
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Starting in 1978, every car I have owned has been the most frugal station wagon available. The v is no different than the Mazda 808 mizer, the Mazda GLC, the Ford Escort, the Toyota Corolla All-Trac (20 years) or the Subaru Forester, the Toyota Prius.
    I owned Apples from 1978 to 2008, although the last one I purchased was a 1995 model, PM 7500.

    Since I came from a Toyota Prius (which was hit by a semi trailer) I guess my v means"well, I needed more room than that".
     
  5. Kenny94945

    Kenny94945 Active Member

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    My v doesn't say anything either.
    Occasionally it does burp or cough...haha

    Seriously, the demographics would offer an actual ownership insight.
    Yet then there is the intangible - what other people think...which I think is the OP's question.

    I venture the guess that other people think v owners are married with children and have a dislike of the soccer mom nomenclature.
    Therefore, my guess other people think "distracted and slow driver - get out of my way!"
    Again only a guess....no science.

    Now a v with an NRA sticker on the rear glass...that changes everything...haha.
     
  6. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    Two v wagons in the family. Both chosen for utility. The second bought used based on a 120miles Prius and my v experience (35k).

    I stopped by my grandkids school the other day and there were 4 v wagons parked nearby. I haven't had anyone comment on the car since its very early days. So not a statement car to me.