veyron in galveston lagoon

335e92tx · 11-12-2009, 10:11 AM

http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?...2e1da427373dfb
$2 million Bugatti crashes into lagoon

Published November 12, 2009
LA MARQUE — The owner of one of the world’s fastest production automobiles accidentally drove his fine-tuned, French-built car into a saltwater lagoon Wednesday.

dosserj · 11-12-2009, 10:28 AM

2006 Bugatti Veyron FOR SALE :: LOW MILES :: (slight water damage)

335e92tx · 11-12-2009, 10:30 AM

Maybe he can make some of the money back on the carfax commercials.

Scorpion · 11-12-2009, 10:48 AM

That's one way to wash it lol.

Tondtar · 11-12-2009, 11:14 AM

Alcohol and expensive exotic cars do NOT mix well.

cuban335i · 11-12-2009, 12:11 PM

what a waste!

MisterSkiMask · 11-12-2009, 01:37 PM

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

txusa03 · 11-12-2009, 01:40 PM

Houston, we have a problem

Boys, take your time pulling the car out of the lagoon, we don't want you to scratch that paint job (LOL).

Feyd · 11-12-2009, 02:13 PM

i bet you could get $350k if you parted it out. LOL

The ebay ad will go something like.

2008 Bugatti Veyron - Salvage Title

Don't miss your opportunity to own one of these rare supercars for a fraction of what a new one costs.

Minimum Bid: $250,000
Buy it now: $475,000

*edit*
Just watched the vid. and man is that sad... I like how Randy from Randy's Wreckers pulled the car onto the trailer with the wheel. Washed his hands in the muddy water and then reached in the car to turn the wheel. I mean, the car is trashed anyway, but it makes me weep to see things like that.....

darkcloud · 11-12-2009, 03:51 PM

it'll be fixed in a month or 2 for about 100-200k

radix · 11-12-2009, 05:49 PM

i accidentally the whole veyron

phile92 · 11-12-2009, 06:12 PM

lol i thought galveston lagoon was a color of paint.

FStop7 · 11-12-2009, 06:16 PM

If I lived in Galveston and had enough money to own a Veyron I think I would use that money to GTFO of Galveston before buying the Veyron.

Kroy · 11-12-2009, 06:20 PM

I thought it was a post about SPOTTING a Veyron in Galveston Lagoon. Didn't think it would be in the actual lagoon.

I can only imagine walking by and seeing the Veyron in the water.

Somehow all these emocons apply:

Salespunk · 11-12-2009, 07:19 PM

Haven't these guys heard of a tow hook?

Good thing saltwater and the ungodly amount of electronics on this car are a good mix.

eVitO · 11-12-2009, 10:23 PM

Man, if I had a Veyron, I wouldn't drive it into a lake...

Tondtar · 11-12-2009, 11:21 PM

I know of one member here who had a similar experience in recent past.
However, I don't recall him driving a Veyron.

He must be glad he did NOT

Noc57 · 11-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Wow, that looks fun.

Say what about a $200K repair job?

BigDog · 11-13-2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noc57

Wow, that looks fun.

Say what about a $200K repair job?

alot more... esp if that engine is toast... replace electronics, etc etc

bogdan · 11-13-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Daily News

The Veyron’s powerful engine gurgled like an outboard motor for about 15 minutes before it died.

Really??

Which numbskull thought this would be a good idea?

Hey Jimmy!! Check this out, it sounds just like my bass boat!!

sokdo · 11-13-2009, 01:48 PM

Hell with a price tag of the Bugatti, I woulda thought it could drive under water too...
I guess the dealer forgot to tell him he didn't get the submarine option.

BillLee · 11-13-2009, 06:41 PM

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Scorpion Major 162 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	That's one way to wash it lol.
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	Houston, we have a problem Boys, take your time pulling the car out of the lagoon, we don't want you to scratch that paint job (LOL). __________________ under construction! Last edited by txusa03; 11-13-2009 at 02:28 PM..
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	i bet you could get $350k if you parted it out. LOL The ebay ad will go something like. 2008 Bugatti Veyron - Salvage Title Don't miss your opportunity to own one of these rare supercars for a fraction of what a new one costs. Minimum Bid: $250,000 Buy it now: $475,000 edit Just watched the vid. and man is that sad... I like how Randy from Randy's Wreckers pulled the car onto the trailer with the wheel. Washed his hands in the muddy water and then reached in the car to turn the wheel. I mean, the car is trashed anyway, but it makes me weep to see things like that.....
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11-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#11
radix you know he kills little girls like you 388 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	i accidentally the whole veyron
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phile92 pok gai, ho fai 17 Rep 324 Posts Drives: truck-boat-truck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chino hills iTrader: (8)	lol i thought galveston lagoon was a color of paint. __________________
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	If I lived in Galveston and had enough money to own a Veyron I think I would use that money to GTFO of Galveston before buying the Veyron. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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11-12-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
Kroy Brigadier General 173 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I thought it was a post about SPOTTING a Veyron in Galveston Lagoon. Didn't think it would be in the actual lagoon. I can only imagine walking by and seeing the Veyron in the water. Somehow all these emocons apply:
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11-12-2009, 07:19 PM	#15
Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1745 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	Haven't these guys heard of a tow hook? Good thing saltwater and the ungodly amount of electronics on this car are a good mix.
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sokdo Lieutenant 50 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	Hell with a price tag of the Bugatti, I woulda thought it could drive under water too... I guess the dealer forgot to tell him he didn't get the submarine option.
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