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Finally, A Prius Commercial I like

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by bwilson4web, Apr 22, 2014.

  1. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    They went from creatively funny to absurdly strange, in those last 5 above. So, so pathetic. That's gotta turn away some small group of prospective buyers right there. I couldn't finish watching all of them - stupid waste of time. I assume those are for the web?
     
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    Point is well taken. A very good thread.

    How about: A giant Tsunami is coming to the west coast.
    You all have 5 gallons each to get out of its way.

    A bit too survivalist? perhaps..
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I didn't see it in post #11 so here it is again

     
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    Because it was really in Post #15. Sorry for the typo, and I can't edit it now.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The CT6 plug in isn't available until next spring.

    I'd opt for a motorcycle/scooter to drive between the stuck cars.
     
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    then caddy does not have more plug ins than lexus?(n)
     
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    My other vehicle is a 2012 BMW R1200R....It gets me around greater Los Angeles in a
    fraction of the time. About 1/3, courtesy of lane splitting. So, I very much agree.

    Doesn't get the mileage of my 2005 Gen 2, though. Beemer manages only about 45MPG.

    Cheers, Steve
     
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    The censorship and gaming ads are weak. I found the others pretty funny.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    How many has Lexus had?

    The CT6 PHEV isn't out yet, but there was that Cadilacized Volt available as a stop gap response to Tesla. It sold...poorly, but I believe that means Caddy had more plug ins than Lexus.
     
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    agreed. have, has and had.
     
  11. Tideland Prius

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    "This video is sponsored by Toyota.... for some reason."

    lol
     
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    <AHEM>I've seen that motion before at the end of the commercials . . small children in the middle of toilet training.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    i haven't seen any prime adverts, or specific gen 4. is everything on the internet now?
     
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    I feel my braincells dying from watching those spots. HORRIBLE. And yet I watched them all, maybe hoping at least one would redeem themselves and fix this feeling, but no. I did like the mini gas can commercial but the ones with that guy on stage are just crazy bad. I am not even sure what demographic they are trying to target, maybe Sunday morning television church watchers :D.
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah it's targeted advertising. So basically if you're in the demographic, you're more likely to see the ad.
     
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    counts me out.:oops:
     
  18. bwilson4web

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    Good thing I didn't see them before buying our Prius Prime. <grins>

    Bob Wilson
     
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    that's why they don't advertise here.
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    We do have @Prius Team and that is a lot better!

    Bob Wilson