[KrautBurner]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

If I would ever have to get a hybrid, I'd rather get one which wouldn't seem so obviously-hybrid as the Prius because of all the hybrid driver negative stereotypes, so the Civic would fit better to my Almost Politically-Correct Redneck way of life. I actually got to believe the OP's dad also considered the same factor...

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

You'll accept worse fuel economy because you're concerned about what other people think your car says about you? Not me!

having owned 2 prius' (2001 and 2010)

its not about what others think the car says about you
its more about how other drivers expect you to drive.

I drive with my cruise on (normally 5-10mph higher than the posted speed limit)
I consistently get passed, then have the person that just passed me, slow back down (something in peoples core makes them think that the prius must be driven slow and with no regard to traffic safety)