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  1. Posey075

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    #1 Posey075, Aug 21, 2008
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    The 33-year-old Dutch man from the town of Woerden in the Netherlands went by his local Audi dealership to check out a brand spankin' new R8 supercar... and then proceeded to drive it into the nearest river. The driver was reportedly speeding – 80 mph according to police, but closer to 125 if you ask some of the bystanders – in a 50 zone when he hit a bump, lost control and skidded into a dyke. Although local law enforcement authorities are reportedly investigating the incident, nobody was hurt. The same cannot be said, sadly, for the car, which is reportedly in a repair shop where the dealer's insurance company will surely declare it a write-off.
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  2. LetsJet

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    #2 LetsJet, Aug 21, 2008
    I didn't know the dealers just had these to test drive. I don't know what that guy was thinking driving that fast in a 50mph zone. That sucks...........
     
  3. TexasF355F1

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    #3 TexasF355F1, Aug 21, 2008
    If he still wants one, I doubt they'd sell one to him. Or they may make him a great deal on the one he totaled. :D
     
  4. ZonderF

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    #4 ZonderF, Aug 21, 2008
    Seriously, I thought these things were sold out for months around the world...
     
  5. Lemke

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    #5 Lemke, Aug 21, 2008
    Thats one way to see if the airbags work.
     
  6. henryr

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    #6 henryr, Aug 21, 2008
    so much for "quattro" stability and traction :)
     
  7. AustinMartin

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    #7 AustinMartin, Aug 21, 2008
    lol
     
  8. jm348

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    #8 jm348, Aug 22, 2008
    I hate when that happens :eek:
     

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