I rarely get a chance to show off the Prius. 90% of people around here couldn't care less. I'll get some stares, but rarely does anyone bother asking. The most interesting conversations are with my friends, who are curious about the Smart Entry & Start. They almost always ask something like, "Isn't the Prius one of those electric cars or something?" No one really has a clue. That's alright. They will in a year or so
The first time I brought it to a car wash, the guy was all excited and brought some co-workers over to see the car. The second time, the staff couldn't care less and practically rolled his eyes when I handed him the valet directions.