New member here
#1
New member here
I Just picked up an 06 Prius this past weekend. It's my first Hybrid, so of coarse I had to look in here to see if there's more information that I've been missing out on. I've been lurking around for a few days as a guest and finally decided to sign up and get my first post out of the way.
This site seems to be the best place for information, so I thought I might ask. I bought a hybrid, "Now What?".
This site seems to be the best place for information, so I thought I might ask. I bought a hybrid, "Now What?".
#6
Re: New member here
Actually, prepare for anger!! Many people get jealous of us hybrid drivers...What I don't understand is that they, too, can drive a hybrid. No one is preventing them from doing so. They shouldn't hate me for making a wise choice! I just like to promote them...
But in all seriousness, you will slowly realize what a great purchase you made, just remember that not everyone will want to share your joy!
But in all seriousness, you will slowly realize what a great purchase you made, just remember that not everyone will want to share your joy!
#9
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I think a lot of it is "fear of the unknown." People don't understand that, basically, all a hybrid consists of is a device (motor/generator) that converts your cars kinetic energy into electrical potential energy for use at a later time. Normal cars just turn that kinetic enrgy into thermal energy (brakes), which is a total waste.
People don't know that this simple concept can work wonders. They instead get jealous that they don't have such a wonderful device at work for them and get angry.
It also may be a South Park episode. I havn't seen it, but apparently they make fun of hybrid drivers as stuck up and high egoed. It portray us as people who think we are superior to others. If everyone believes this, then it is obvious where the hatred comes from. I try not to reinforce the idea, what I try to do is say something like, "Hey, you should get a hybrid, they're sweet!" I don't go around saying, "So, how much gas did you burn today? 3 gallons? I only burned one gallon!"
Also, some people believe they can't afford hybrids. They believe that anyone with a hybrid is "rich." Hybrids have been out a while now though, so there are used hybrids out there that don't cost a ton. If you run the numbers realistically you will actually make back the increased price of a hybrid for some models over a 5 year period. Everyone has heard about the "consumer reports article" say the opposite, which reinforces the notion that hybrids are for the rich.
Sorry for the rambling, but it is not a clear cut issue from what I have seen. When I first heard of hybrid technology the "techie" side of me took interest. Once I learned of the gas saving side the "cheapie" side of me jumped on board too. I just assumed everyone would be as passionate as me about hybrids, but it is not the case.
People don't know that this simple concept can work wonders. They instead get jealous that they don't have such a wonderful device at work for them and get angry.
It also may be a South Park episode. I havn't seen it, but apparently they make fun of hybrid drivers as stuck up and high egoed. It portray us as people who think we are superior to others. If everyone believes this, then it is obvious where the hatred comes from. I try not to reinforce the idea, what I try to do is say something like, "Hey, you should get a hybrid, they're sweet!" I don't go around saying, "So, how much gas did you burn today? 3 gallons? I only burned one gallon!"
Also, some people believe they can't afford hybrids. They believe that anyone with a hybrid is "rich." Hybrids have been out a while now though, so there are used hybrids out there that don't cost a ton. If you run the numbers realistically you will actually make back the increased price of a hybrid for some models over a 5 year period. Everyone has heard about the "consumer reports article" say the opposite, which reinforces the notion that hybrids are for the rich.
Sorry for the rambling, but it is not a clear cut issue from what I have seen. When I first heard of hybrid technology the "techie" side of me took interest. Once I learned of the gas saving side the "cheapie" side of me jumped on board too. I just assumed everyone would be as passionate as me about hybrids, but it is not the case.
#10
Re: New member here
Congratulations on your new Prius. "Now What?" you ask. Well how about a few threads on hypermiling, customising or how your Prius works? Part of the fun of driving a hybrid is seeing how good your mileage can really be with a little effort
Newbie needs suggestions to increase MPG
Need'n tips on HOW to increase my milage without creating ROAD RAGE
Hypermilers - Post SAFE High FE Driving Tips
Perhaps you want to customise your Prius?
Maybe some light reading on 34 Prius tips you may not know?
Or maybe more info on how the Prius Power Split Device works?
Newbie needs suggestions to increase MPG
Need'n tips on HOW to increase my milage without creating ROAD RAGE
Hypermilers - Post SAFE High FE Driving Tips
Perhaps you want to customise your Prius?
Maybe some light reading on 34 Prius tips you may not know?
Or maybe more info on how the Prius Power Split Device works?