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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Gung-Ho on 04 July 2013, 18:14

Title: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: Gung-Ho on 04 July 2013, 18:14

Oops!!! I bet that hurt

http://jalopnik.com/the-first-new-volkswagen-gti-destroyed-in-press-launch-671053737

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: Running Man on 04 July 2013, 18:18

What a cock whoever did that.  Damn shame RIP lovely GTI  :sad:

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: mjh_056 on 04 July 2013, 22:14

Quote from: Running Man on 04 July 2013, 18:18

What a cock whoever did that.  Damn shame RIP lovely GTI  :sad:

We never hope to ever see these safety features that all add to the cost but he just posted " The car's safety equipment and impact absorption was exceptional; it was a big impact & I walked away. We're all OK"

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 04 July 2013, 22:19

Wounded, bet they felt a little embarrassed too!

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: benjyyy on 04 July 2013, 22:21

"Horrible incident tho, but that car saved my ass"

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: mjh_056 on 04 July 2013, 22:23

Quote from: benjyyy on 04 July 2013, 22:21

"Horrible incident tho, but that car saved my ass"

If a car U turns in front of you as he describes there is not much you can do except rely on the car saving your ass

Another reason some cars cost more than others is that 5 star rating,.

Title: Re: First GTi Destroyed in Press Launch
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 04 July 2013, 22:43

It could almost be a good publicity stunt.