PWNED: Kid tries to pass off CLS 55 AMG as his own, gets caught
Quote:
Originally Posted by Autoblog
Some people are just pathological. At first, it was amusing that Fresh C280, a member of the MDStreetScene forums, would claim to own a Mercedes CLS55 AMG. How a 19-year-old affords a car that normally retails for around $100,000 is the first thing that made everyone on the forum suspicious. A story about a digital camera becoming a sewage buoy was also an immediate head scratcher, since the pic he posted supposedly came from said camera. Further cementing the obvious dementia was the claim that the picture was taken during a dyno run in New York. It could be New York, except right now it's chilly early spring in the Empire State, and the dyno run picture clearly shows garage bays with the doors flung open and leaves on trees. It gets better as it becomes clear how many balls this kid's trying to juggle to hold up his story. There's a nice little synopsis that debunks the girlfriend angle – even though it's supposedly her car.
It didn't take long for total pwnage to occur when Fresh C280s fellow Maryland car enthusiasts did a little detective work. The car is actually owned by a CarDomain member named Xavier, who hails from Florida and showed up with proof of ownership around 30 pages in. All of the pictures posted to the MDStreetScene bulletin board were stolen from the actual owner's CarDomain page. This is weirder than the guy who thought up direct exhaust injection. The makings of a character study are all there – apparent delusional schizophrenia, a longing to be somebody, a sad little existence, and completely self-inflicted massive public humiliation. There's even a cameo by a famous lolcat. It doesn't get better than this, folks, the thread is only a day old so far. Check it out for yourself, it gets good around page 6. Oh, and Fresh C280's quote at the bottom of his posts is oddly prescient. Thanks for the tip, Terry!
This is why I tend to stay away from Autoblog. Somone claiming to own a car they don't is hardly surprising fair ont he internet. Hell, where was the mention of my local Mazda forums that had sixty some odd posts in under 24 hours (all by the same four people) when a girl registered, lol. DEI is far more entertaining than this. DEI shut down the server that site was hosted on...
__________________ - Greg '03 5-spd. Some other junk in the driveway
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricK
BMWs are built for f0**ers who appreciate an engaging driving experience. Lexus cars are designed for anal retentive people who feel the feedback from the road is a nuisance instead of a bonus.
good liars think 10 steps ahead, pathos go above and beyond. They're also more inclined to believe other people's lies for truth. I would've had some fun with it before I call him out.
I would've had some fun with it before I call him out.
That's exactly what we've done on another board a while ago.
__________________ - Greg '03 5-spd. Some other junk in the driveway
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricK
BMWs are built for f0**ers who appreciate an engaging driving experience. Lexus cars are designed for anal retentive people who feel the feedback from the road is a nuisance instead of a bonus.
LOL!!!! I just saw this and read half the thread. Thats the best thread ive seen in a while!
__________________
"How does an airplane fly?" "Answer: the airplane is able to fly once the total weight of the paperwork for the airplane weighs more than the aircraft itself."
__________________ - Greg '03 5-spd. Some other junk in the driveway
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricK
BMWs are built for f0**ers who appreciate an engaging driving experience. Lexus cars are designed for anal retentive people who feel the feedback from the road is a nuisance instead of a bonus.
I'm a f#$%&r then
Last edited by MrGregski : 03-27-2008 at 05:23 PM.
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
» Wheel & Tire Center
Breakout Champion!
