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My own Prius documentary (VIDEO)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by That_Prius_Car, May 16, 2012.

  1. That_Prius_Car

    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    I do not! ... Yet. I hope to install one soon though. :)
     
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    Very Well Done! Thanks So Much For Sharing.
    1 Question, I did not see many stop signs at intersections. Did I miss them?
    Here, even with Stop Signs we have accidents.
     
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    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    Thanks so much! :)

    Yes, sometimes when there isn't a stop sign on my side, there's a stop sign on their side and I have the right of way. ;)
     
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    Lovely video the subtle soundtrack was very soothing and it really did seem as though something a big car manufacturer would of made about its owners.

    I also liked the fact its the same year and color as mine just my steering wheels on the right ;)
     
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  5. That_Prius_Car

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    Glad you enjoyed it!
    And cool! I've always wanted to see a Prius from another country, like mine. :)

    I also envy your EV button!
     
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    Really great video!

    My fiancé and I have been having a great time taking 100-150 mile road trips on our rare days off together. Nice not to have think twice about what gas costs in driving around. Since 5/13 we have a total of 250 miles in road trips under the belt and a week of my 100 miles in commuting. And I still have about 180 miles to go before I must fill the tank! :D
     
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    That_Prius_Car Austin Kinser

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    Thanks!
    I know, it's really nice just hoping in your car and just driving, and you feel good about it. I love that about this car!
     
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    Beautiful countryside and roads you chose for your shots.

    I'd hope that if Toyota or anyone in Toyota witnesses this tribute they come away with at least one thing.

    I think this video shows that a young person, the very demographic Toyota seems so desperate to reach, can value a Prius, in a mature and well thought out way.

    While this tribute is NOT a commercial, I found it in such stark mature contrast to recent Prius c commercials inwhich youth are presented in shallow, cartoonish and IMO an insulting manner.

    Objectively, and away from the Toyota and Prius angle, I thought it was an interesting and sincere revelation of many of the reasons people become attached to their vehicles, from not only a utilitarian aspect, but also a psychological and emotional aspect.

    We build an almost human trust with these machines, we attach memories of friendship and "adventure". And with that these machines become more than just machines.

    I don't know if that is necessarily good or bad. Because ultimately? Our vehicles, Prius or otherwise, are really just machines. It's "nice" when that machine also happens to be efficient, economical and as enviromentally friendly as possible.

    Nice tribute.
     
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    Wow! Reading some of that gave me goosebumps! You hit it right on the nail. Thank you so much for your reply. It means so much to me. :)
     
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    brad_rules_man Hybrid electric revolutionizer

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    I helped him film it, and he filmed mine! :) I have a totally different feel for my video. He meticulously put together his, and mine is just a first video and a first edit. I might recycle some of the footage into something better.