Ferrari Lambo crash

[baronWastelan]

thankfully, no Porsches involved:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtelRZCFWc

TOKYO (AP) — An outing of luxury sportscar enthusiasts in Japan ended in an expensive freeway pileup — smashing a stunning eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes likely worth more than $1 million together.

Police say they believe the accident Sunday was touched off when the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes and hit the median barrier. He spun across the freeway, and the other cars collided while trying to avoid hitting his car.

Video of the crash aired by NTV, a major national network, showed several smashed, bright red Ferraris cluttering the freeway.

Even a used Ferrari in Japan can fetch $100,000 or more, meaning the total damage may be $1 million or more.

Police declined to comment on the total amount of damage, but said some of the vehicles were beyond repair.

NTV quoted the driver of one of the tow trucks brought in to clear the scene as saying it was the most expensive crash site he had ever seen.

[swiss]

Not all Mustangs can fly...

http://www.20min.ch/leser_reporter/story/20853449

[Sternjaeger II]

thankfully, no Porsches involved

yep, typical douchy Porscher comment, well done mate ;)

[baronWastelan]

Not all Mustangs can fly...

http://www.20min.ch/leser_reporter/story/20853449

That reminds me, I've been meaning to get my throttle checked...

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb409/911dan/Porsche-911-Speeding-Ticket1.jpg

[Ze-Jamz]

yep, typical douchy Porscher comment, well done mate ;)

There wouldnt be Porsche's there...he said Supercars, not Boxters ;)

[Kongo-Otto]

8-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68C-r9kSLNE

[Tacoma74]

That reminds me, I've been meaning to get my throttle checked...

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb409/911dan/Porsche-911-Speeding-Ticket1.jpg

Ha... funny thing is I would take a Toyota over a Porsche any day. Hell I drive one everyday and love it. But one thing I'll never drive is a damn Ford, thats for sure.

[Sven]

Why would you prefer to drive a Toyota if I may ask?

[swiss]

Why would you prefer to drive a Toyota if I may ask?

Remember the callback due to the stuck gas pedals?

[Sternjaeger II]

Remember the callback due to the stuck gas pedals?

wasn't it the brakes not working?

[Tacoma74]

Why would you prefer to drive a Toyota if I may ask?

Well firstly I think porches are ugly imho. And a pain to work on. I helped my father restore a '74 911.. The way they're put together is beyond me. They're over engineered imho. Secondly Toyotas are simple and just work. My brother-in-law has a '92 toyota pickup V6 with 425k on the odometer with the original motor. Drives it 100+ miles a day and it just keeps on going. Also there is so much that is interchangable between so many models. I transplanted a 3.4L V6 from a '03 tacoma and put it in my old '93 pickup. Bolted right up. Simple. Now it's time for a supercharger!

P.S. - My throttle has never stuck. Ever. It was only the newer Camry model that had the issue I believe. I'll probably never own any thing new than '04 anyways so I don't care.

[Bewolf]

Well firstly I think porches are ugly imho. And a pain to work on. I helped my father restore a '74 911.. The way they're put together is beyond me. They're over engineered imho. Secondly Toyotas are simple and just work. My brother-in-law has a '92 toyota pickup V6 with 425k on the odometer with the original motor. Drives it 100+ miles a day and it just keeps on going. Also there is so much that is interchangable between so many models. I transplanted a 3.4L V6 from a '03 tacoma and put it in my old '93 pickup. Bolted right up. Simple. Now it's time for a supercharger!

P.S. - My throttle has never stuck. Ever. It was only the newer Camry model that had the issue I believe. I'll probably never own any thing new than '04 anyways so I don't care.

You should try a Trabant, as simple as it gets, even the body is made out of plastic, featuring an undestryable twin-stroke engine.

http://www.stag-budapest.com/images/katakt/trabant%20stag%20Budapest.jpg

Best of all, it was build in only one model over decades, making parts interchanging just the more easy. Quality GDR engeneering, gives you everything you want in a car, hehe

[baronWastelan]

Well firstly I think porches are ugly imho. And a pain to work on. I helped my father restore a '74 911.. The way they're put together is beyond me. They're over engineered imho. Secondly Toyotas are simple and just work. My brother-in-law has a '92 toyota pickup V6 with 425k on the odometer with the original motor. Drives it 100+ miles a day and it just keeps on going. Also there is so much that is interchangable between so many models. I transplanted a 3.4L V6 from a '03 tacoma and put it in my old '93 pickup. Bolted right up. Simple. Now it's time for a supercharger!

P.S. - My throttle has never stuck. Ever. It was only the newer Camry model that had the issue I believe. I'll probably never own any thing new than '04 anyways so I don't care.

Read 'em and weep.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1996/toyota/tacoma/recalls/

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1996/porsche/911/recalls/

[Tacoma74]

You should try a Trabant, as simple as it gets, even the body is made out of plastic, featuring an undestryable twin-stroke engine.

http://www.stag-budapest.com/images/katakt/trabant%20stag%20Budapest.jpg

Best of all, it was build in only one model over decades, making parts interchanging just the more easy. Quality GDR engeneering, gives you everything you want in a car, hehe

Wow, must be quite the little powerhouse :-P. How cute.

But no I'm strickly a truck person as I live in more of a rural area. So my little yota is just right. But I do plan on transplanting the 5VZ-FE out and a 1UZ-FE in. 6 bolt mains, super lightweight, DOHC, oversquare and strong stock internals = Lots of room for expansion and very very good reliability/longevity. It's basically an F1 engine tamed way down for street use. Very affordable as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1UZ-FE#1UZ-FE

[TomcatViP]

But one thing I'll never drive is a damn Ford, thats for sure.

Well Ford did make two of the best gentleman's car in Eu : the Capri/Mustang and the Probe.

Was lucky to get the Probe at the time (Mazda V6 inside). one of my best drive for sure. .. Well to be honest until I had to bring it to the ford network for some mechanical work: 13000€ (yes you read it well) for a spare eng in France ->1200€ direct import from Japan with 40Hp more (on a 164HP basis) !

Thx Ford to let us down we poor Eu orphans :rolleyes:

Ford/Saab/Lotus are just the same sadly.

Regarding the Traban : wld you believe that the constant drive transmission she had is on of the top tech item for the next generation of gasoline engine ?! :D

[Tacoma74]

Read 'em and weep.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1996/toyota/tacoma/recalls/

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/1996/porsche/911/recalls/

Really doesn't bother me. It gets me from point A to point B reliably and cost effectively.

[baronWastelan]

Really doesn't bother me. It gets me from point A to point B reliably and cost effectively.

Not to mention your stuff :)

BTW do yo know where Toyota had your Tacoma assembled?

[Tacoma74]

Not to mention your stuff :)

BTW do yo know where Toyota had your Tacoma assembled?

Alabama I'm guessing? Not sure when they opened that factory but I know there's a lot of vehicles being produced there now. Maybe that's one reason for all the recalls... all the drunken rednecks that built the things ;)

[baronWastelan]

NUMMI in Fremont California, from the beginning of the model run until 2009, when Toyota shitcanned the whole factory and all it's UAW workers. Today the building has a big sign that reads TESLA.

Now you know the rest of the story ;)