Hawaii Chevrolet dealer crushes auto competition
12-21-2008, 06:37 PM
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Hawaii Chevrolet dealer crushes auto competition
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/odd_crushing_cars
if they tried to crush a hilux, that truck would of just drove off after all that...
HILO, Hawaii – A Hilo Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected.
Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV outfitted with massive tires costing $5,000 apiece to drive over a Honda Accord.
On the first attempt Friday, the monster truck blew a hydraulic hose and leaked vital fluid while the Honda remained intact and ready for more.
After several hours, the truck was repaired and driver Ryan Kepiki tried again, this time with a Hyundai Excel sedan parked next to the Honda.
Kepiki drove over the cars' hoods, destroying the windshields to the seeming delight of the rush-hour crowd.
Severtson said the dealership had been planning the crush-fest for a while. But he said it was a happy coincidence President Bush approved a bailout for U.S. automakers as the weekend arrived.
"We'd like to send the message that the best way to support your country is to buy an American vehicle today," Severtson said.
Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV outfitted with massive tires costing $5,000 apiece to drive over a Honda Accord.
On the first attempt Friday, the monster truck blew a hydraulic hose and leaked vital fluid while the Honda remained intact and ready for more.
After several hours, the truck was repaired and driver Ryan Kepiki tried again, this time with a Hyundai Excel sedan parked next to the Honda.
Kepiki drove over the cars' hoods, destroying the windshields to the seeming delight of the rush-hour crowd.
Severtson said the dealership had been planning the crush-fest for a while. But he said it was a happy coincidence President Bush approved a bailout for U.S. automakers as the weekend arrived.
"We'd like to send the message that the best way to support your country is to buy an American vehicle today," Severtson said.
12-22-2008, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
It's awesome that the truck broke down on the first attempt... that's the best display of the "quality" you're getting by buying American.
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