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#168591 - 11/12/09 02:40 PM Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/12/video-low-flying-pelican-ends-up-creating-bugatti-veyron-hydro/

It happened like 30 minutes from where I live.

http://www.khou.com/news/pelican-bugatti-veyron-la-marque-lagoon-69851412.html

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The Veyron’s powerful engine gurgled like an outboard motor for about 15 minutes before it died.
WTF! Seriously? You left it running?! I guess this is more proof that money doesn't equal brains.
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#168592 - 11/12/09 03:29 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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lol I was just coming to post this. This reminds me of the guys who test drove a supercar in europe, slipped onto the shoulder, lost control, and hit a lake. I was thinking it was an Audi but I can't remember... anyone know what I'm talking about? It's been in the last year or so. Was trying to find the pics but not luck so far.

edit: found it. http://www.autojunk.nl/fotos/audi-r8-crash-garage-van-beynum/12898/7
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#168593 - 11/12/09 10:40 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Not only does money not equal brains, it also means it cant buy brains, cant buy ability, cant buy appreciation for a piece of 4-wheeled supercar art.

There needs to be serious gearhead requirement to buy a car like this.

What an absolute azz.
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#168594 - 11/12/09 11:05 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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#168595 - 11/13/09 06:54 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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#168596 - 11/13/09 07:58 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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yeah thats the one
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#168597 - 11/13/09 10:59 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Wow, after see video of car dive into the lake. I'm surprised there are no guard rail around the lake. That's shame for nice car that doesn't deserve with dumb owner. Cell phone? Bird? It is almost like he couldn't get story straight for what happened. Maybe too much power and lost control lol
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#168598 - 11/14/09 03:39 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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yeah seriously, why wasn't he using bluetooth or something? idiot...
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#168599 - 11/14/09 03:46 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Hm... I find it odd that the AP article linked above says copyright 2007... Did this really happen recently or is autoblog just retarded and picked up a 2 year old story? Maybe it's just some of the video footage that is "new"? Pretty amazing people caught it on camera.
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#168600 - 11/14/09 03:56 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Proof positive that even a high tech car can benefit from a low tech add on: http://buydropstop.com/ wink
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#168601 - 11/14/09 07:30 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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No I'm pretty sure this just happened considering Veyron production didn't start until about a year ago.
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#168602 - 11/14/09 08:05 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Originally posted by Blackarrow98gp:
Proof positive that even a high tech car can benefit from a low tech add on: http://buydropstop.com/ wink
Somehow I would still end up dropping my stuff and find it under the seat regardless.
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#168603 - 11/14/09 10:19 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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Originally posted by 98greenGT:
No I'm pretty sure this just happened considering Veyron production didn't start until about a year ago.
from the article:
"A 2006 Bugatti Veyron was recently offered for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., for $1.25 million."
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#168604 - 11/14/09 10:52 PM Re: Bugatti Veyron Sunk
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