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Old 11-07-08, 08:24 AM
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Train Wreck Damages at Least 20 Porsche 997s
November 5, 2008
Anyone waiting on the delivery of a new Porsche 997? It’s possible a few of you might end up waiting just a little while longer! Early this morning two heavily loaded freight trains collided just outside of Dillenberg, Germany (about 30 miles north west of Frankfurt.) While the cause of the accident is not yet known, one of the trains was transporting an unknown number of luxury brand vehicles, including at least 20 Porsche 997s.

My German is a bit rusty, so I might be a little off on the details. However, according the reports I read, it would seem that a major catastrophe was only narrowly avoided. Apparently, one of the two trains was ferrying tankers of very flammable liquids that thankfully they did not ignite or explode. Unfortunately, as the picture below attest too, the Porsches didn’t handle the rough ride quite so well.
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nnoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We live in a cruel world......
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$%&*

hang him!
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uhoh, there goes shortage
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Ill still take one.
Black please. Dints are fine.
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Old 11-07-08, 10:17 AM
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When did that happen...I knew I felt an emptiness that was hard to describe.
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i think i am going to cry..
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Originally Posted by ikenn
ill still take one.
Black please. Dints are fine.
+1111
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Since nobody that is buying those wants a wrecked NEW Porsche with zero miles, those will likely be stripped and the unibody's tossed.
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
Since nobody that is buying those wants a wrecked NEW Porsche with zero miles, those will likely be stripped and the unibody's tossed.
I'd buy one....for a DEEP discount
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Nothing a good autobody shop cant handle. I'll take 2..or 3.
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Think they'll have a scratch and dent sale?
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I'll take it either way.
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I think a little bit just died inside of me, i feel worse seeing this then seeing a fail on my math exam. I dont like math much haha
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