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msirach
03-16-2011, 11:05 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Hammering out the issues??? (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/15/peeved-lamborghini-owner-destroys-car-with-sledgehammer-others/)

http://www.youtube.com/v/ytDotYaDYN0&hl=en&fs=1Jeff Glucker - AUTOBLOG (http://www.autoblog.com) - March 15, 2011

The owner of this car definitely has more dollars than sense. --Ed.

Stop! Hammertime?

Well, if you're the owner of this particular Lamborghini Gallardo, you're not saying stop, but "go, go, go!" According to reports, the happless Gallardo was purchased about six months ago by a resident of Qingdao, China. In his short period of ownership, the man has apparently had a few issues with the car.

In one instance, the Lamborghini wouldn't start, so the owner had it towed to the local dealer. Upon arrival at the service bay, the owner found that the car had been damaged in transit. No one would claim responsibility and the original non-starting issue still wasn't fixed.

The Gallardo owner attempted to escalate the issue within the Lamborghini family, ultimately trying to reach out to Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. No response or solution has been offered so the owner has become decidedly frustrated. So frustrated, in fact, that he decided destroying his Lamborghini in public would be the best way to garner attention.

According to the report, the owner is trying to make a point that China is home to a growing number of individuals capable of purchasing luxury items. Companies realizes this and are making increased efforts to offer their products to the Chinese people. However, the Lamborghini owner believes that the Chinese people do not get the same level of service found in other markets. By smashing his Gallardo, he's certainly captured our attention.

By the way, a new Lamborghini Gallardo, which typically sells for $230,000 on up, retails for between $529,000 and $757,000 USD in China. Ouch.... http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/15/peeved-lamborghini-owner-destroys-car-with-sledgehammer-others/

JusBringIt
03-16-2011, 11:25 AM
Well, it doesn't seem he had any options. A car that doesn't start isn't really worth much nowadays, especially at 9mpg :D.

PaleMelanesian
03-16-2011, 12:42 PM
I guess it worked, since we're discussing it here in the USA.

killer6795
03-16-2011, 01:59 PM
I guess it worked, since we're discussing it here in the USA.

Yeah it worked. I was about to pick up a Lamborghini too. Phew, I dodged a bullet on that one!:rolleyes:

SD3_Driver
03-16-2011, 06:25 PM
must be a very rich man, it is a gas sipper, but man oh man, $250,000 down the drain like that.. :(

Harold
03-16-2011, 06:53 PM
That thing is tough! Took the beating very well? H

2003protege
03-17-2011, 12:04 PM
Have any of those guys ever used a sledgehammer???? Good grief.

JusBringIt
03-17-2011, 12:15 PM
Have any of those guys ever used a sledgehammer???? Good grief.

Looks like they were aiming but just couldnt control the momentum of the hammer :D.

Right Lane Cruiser
03-22-2011, 11:38 AM
I just can't fathom purchasing a car that is worth more than my house, let alone destroying it!! :eek:

I can understand the frustration, but geez... isn't there a better way to handle it? :p

msirach
03-22-2011, 12:03 PM
I just can't fathom purchasing a car that is worth more than my house, let alone destroying it!! :eek:

I can understand the frustration, but geez... isn't there a better way to handle it? :p

Sean: I agree. This is a case of someone with a LOT more money than sense. I'm sure it would be frustrating, but if I had that much money, it would be MUCH cheaper to fly to Italy and confront the corporation.

phoebeisis
03-22-2011, 02:16 PM
Wow, glad I read this.
I was getting ready to trade in the 98 Suburban for a Lambo. Guess I will try my luck with Ferarri.Might have to kick in a few $$ to sweeten the deal. They should be happy to get the Suburban with its superior mpg.
Charlie



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