[freedomben]

I'm not GP, but generally speaking rudeness need not be intended (though certainly may have in this case). I love the idea of a Prius and almost bought one (the deciding factor was purchase $ not the car itself). Society at large though definitely reads a lot into you when you own a Prius. That is is illogical and often inaccurate is beside the broader point that society (or car companies or whoever) has done a great job tying identity to type of car.

[falcolas]

To be clear, "how rude" is intended as a humorous way to indicate that I own one.

Societal wealth indicator trends are stupid in many ways, and what car you own is just the latest stupidity. I'll happily laugh my way past the gas pumps in my pariahmobile.