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Old 08-21-2008, 04:02 AM
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Audi R8 test drive ends crashing in a river



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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Old 08-21-2008, 10:00 AM
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car obviously doesnt handle well, i wouldnt buy it
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:37 PM
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Haha, I could see him stepping out of the car, knee deep in water, look at the salesman and say "nah, I'll go with the benz."
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They're gonna have to throw a bigger spoiler on the back like they did the TT...llol.
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"I don't like it, suspension feels a little loose at about 120"
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there is simply no justice in this world.
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guy probally got out of the car and was like....so how much you want for it? lol
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They should've used it for a carfax commercial
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That'll buff right out!!
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