Protestors Attack Ukraine Politician's New 991 Turbo S

"alexotics" (alexotics)
02/22/2014 at 17:45 • Filed to: None

"A representative of President Yanukovych's Party left his brand new Porsche 911 Turbo S to suffer the angry mob after leaving the car unattended in a public open area. Within minutes of the car being left alone protesters swarmed the vehicle and attacked it with wooden sticks and using metal shields against it."

Would they have been slightly more forgiving if he would of done the more sensible thing and opted for the 30 grand cheaper 991 Turbo?

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DISCUSSION (75)

shinsen > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:06

attacking a car 101:
Step one: rip off vanity plate and throw the plate 3 feet away

Airport Whiskey > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:24

That'll buff out...

Supersport > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:26

European plates can be removed that easily??

ScreenShot > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:29

They paid for the blasted car, the least they can be expected to do is to get some use out of it...one way or another.

Maxxuman > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:30

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:33

Idiots!

They should have hooned it instead!!

TheHondaBro > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:35

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webmonkees > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:36

what structural points do they need to cut to quickly remove the engine compartment once it's on fire? Maybe they'll be courteous enough to turn it over for easy access. waste not..

MtrRider > Manuél Ferrari
02/22/2014 at 18:37

Left unattended probably doesn't mean he left it unlocked with the keys in it.

Unlike you, not everyone knows the fastest way to break into and jump start a new Porsche.

Maxima Speed > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:40

an unforgivable crime. may they burn in a ferrari :P just kidding, still its a shame i woulda taken it and made it a mobile protest command post XD

Flavien Vidal > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:44

I'm afraid this was already posted too ;)

http://jalopnik.com/ukraine-protes…

ReclamationProject > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 18:50

Stupid cunts. Probably have never owned anything nice in their life.

Bueller > Supersport
02/22/2014 at 18:50

Yes, they have adhesive strips in the back.

Arben72 > Supersport
02/22/2014 at 18:55

Yep, some countries allow one set of plates for 2 cars. Also in some Eastern European countries they take your plates and that counts as giving you a parking ticket. You have to go to the police department to pick it up and pay the fine. I sent my Honda pilot to Europe and it has rusted out stripped bolts holding the plates so I just park wherever I want. It's bigger then the tow truck so no issues.

yamanote > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 19:08

I don't see what the problem is. The 'lightweight window' package is a $5k optional extra from Porsche but these nice protestors are installing it for him, free of charge!

cyclg3 > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 19:17

Jealous protestors.. Can tell they will never own such a car!

The Dummy Gummy > MtrRider
02/22/2014 at 19:22

The keys are probably in the house they raided.

Stephen R. Bierce > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 19:48

Meanwhile in Venezuela...

The World of Vee > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 19:51

I'm sad.

TurboLag23 > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 19:52

Why not just set up camp next to it and beat the shit out of him when he comes back???

Haha they paid for it anyway (albeit indirectly); you think they'd treat it better.

seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 20:02

Then a bratva boss walks out of of the barbers shop to find people whaling on his car.

jcpwn3r > ReclamationProject
02/22/2014 at 20:03

excuse me? they're in the middle of an uprising against the government. These "cunts" are risking their lives trying to get rid of their shit government

jcpwn3r > cyclg3
02/22/2014 at 20:04

I think they're more angry that their government has exploited them and taken violent action against them..

jcpwn3r > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 20:11

Jesus Christ the commentariot lives under a rock. You guys realize that ukraine is undergoing an uprising and the government has turned violent? I know I'd be pretty pissed if the government has been violating the constitution (and not like the way right wing nuts complain about over here, but really, egregiously violating it) for the sake of themselves and the russians, then kills my countrymen when they go to the capital to protest peacefully about it. This porsche is a symbol of that and that's why they're destroying it.

Fucks sake get some context before you run your mouth

Manuél Ferrari > MtrRider
02/22/2014 at 20:17

Haha good point.

I just feel bad for he car. It would be better to wreck it going too fast than it would be to beat it up. It's not the poor car's fault that the gov is corrupt.

At least it wasn't a GT3 RS 4.0. That would have been a real travesty

TrojanBMW > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 20:42

Exactly what did the driver think would happen? The country is upheaval, this isn't hooligans celebrating after the Red Sox winning the World Series.

SilverArrow > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 20:43

Aaron Short - PROUD OF LEYLAND > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 20:45

Atleast it was a brand new one that can be replaced.

If it was a 70's carrera rs then invasion and genocide would be the only option.

Iwaswonderofwonders > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 21:22

If that was a Miata the Jalop comentariate would be enflamed!

wrxallday > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 21:51

kill them all. #savethe911s

mrsmartypants > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 21:57

Now THAT deserves a couple of bullets in the head!!!

Frobnoid > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 21:59

YOU SEE THIS, VIKTOR? YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FUCK YOUR COUNTRY IN THE ASS?

PyramidHat > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 22:00

Do you see what happens, Larry?

Neat-O > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 23:01

First thought was "Noooo!..." Then I thought... EF that guy for a ridiculous paycheck in a small country like that to be able to buy a car that expensive, then I thought maybe he already had money and just wanted to make his country better... THEN! I thought he's just getting in the government to be able to make more money! Or not... On to my american day tra la la la

Fuel_of_Satan > Supersport
02/22/2014 at 23:22

I put an extra set of washers on my license plate frame screws (It's the only thing bolted to the car with a quick release for the plate itself) so it wouldn't fall off this easily, but otherwise they do.

Eric the RC guy > The Dummy Gummy
02/22/2014 at 23:39

He's just a representative for the guy whose house they raided, so probably not. Even if they had the keys though it makes more sense as a protest against corruption in government to destroy the sports car that tax dollars presumably paid for rather than one person stealing it.

RosarchII > cyclg3
02/22/2014 at 23:40

They do, they paid for it.

redgloves99 > alexotics
02/22/2014 at 23:46

Maybe it was his neglected children?

Kinja'd!!!

Who do you love? Who do you love? You love a car!

e60m5 > Supersport
02/23/2014 at 00:12

some people sharpen the edges of the plates so when you grab them to rip off you cut your fingers (protip/past experience)

JohnPlayerSpecial > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 00:19

I can see it already...

Craigslist Ukraine

- New 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S

- Loaded!

- Ran(sacked) when parked

- Optional window and registration plate delete

- Government surplus vehicle

The Dummy Gummy > Eric the RC guy
02/23/2014 at 00:24

You're right. Not the point, but you're right.

ffoc02 > jcpwn3r
02/23/2014 at 00:32

But at the same time, its not the poor Porsche's fault its owner is a d-bag. Mob mentality notwithstanding, thats about $200k of their taxes that are now not only down the drain, but unrecoverable now that it's destroyed.

Edit, yes it's petty compared to all the other damage resulting from this uprising, but still, we're Jalops. We nearly boycotted a band for torching 25yr old SAABs which they legally owned, this Turbo S was a guaranteed classic, destroyed by a mob. It kinda hurts.

ale.marelli > ReclamationProject
02/23/2014 at 01:04

Probably because their government took all their chances for a decent life. Fuck the Porsche.

Volcoman > Arben72
02/23/2014 at 01:06

I am curious, how does a big American (I know it's a Japanese car, but the damn thing is made here, so I'm gonna say it's 'Murican) SUV do over there? Gas/convenience/peoplegawkingatyourcar.

ThinIce-Koe > webmonkees
02/23/2014 at 01:06

Vandalizing it is one thing, looting it of its parts is another. Even if the owner is a crook it does not mean it's okay to loot the car. There's a reason why laws are in place. Then again that didn't stop looters from ransacking places the stores when Katrina hit so I guess some people have no morality...

Arben72 > Volcoman
02/23/2014 at 01:28

Gas, it kills you at $10 a gallon and less then 15mpg city or hwy (I usually keep it around 105 mph). Probably the only reason I'm going to sell it. Parts suck to get over there but I think I found a trick to get most of the consumables. It's a honda so it really only needs consumables. It's rarer then a Bugatti over there but I've only seen a few people gawk at it and that's mainly because I still run Illinois plates on it. I did a trip (3000 miles) around Europe in it with 6 people and luggage so convenience is great, it's big but handles well for it's size and has plenty of acceleration with 0-60 @ 5.9. It's not to big where it doesn't fit on the small roads but it's much bigger then the other cars which gives you a great sense of safety especially in Eastern Europe. I'll post something on it tomorrow now that I have the idea.

jcpwn3r > ffoc02
02/23/2014 at 01:36

it's a damn machine... I understand we all care about cars but at what point do we drop the act. The OP was just tasteless and that's what I take issue with

jcpwn3r > Frobnoid
02/23/2014 at 01:39

why is this not getting more upvotes...

AMC/Renauledge > ReclamationProject
02/23/2014 at 01:51

I know. Bashing the car of the guy that had 80 of them killed after he declared a cease fire. What SOBs.

challengerballzdeep > ReclamationProject
02/23/2014 at 01:56

You're a douchebag.

Dealer Authority > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 02:05

They can take our lives, but they can't take... our Porsche !

Stef Schrader > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 02:40

THE CAR IS NOT OPPRESSING YOU!

Poor 911. Cars can't pick their owners, grr.

E30Kid > ReclamationProject
02/23/2014 at 02:51

There's no way that a party official in a post-Soviet country bought that thing with anything but ill-gotten gains.

Erik Johnson > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 02:56

FOR THE SAKE OF THE CAR!!! Steal it, hoon it, ANYTHING buth that!!

supergod > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 02:58

Thankfully we have the second amendment and don't have to fight cars with sticks.

KARMARACING > Arben72
02/23/2014 at 04:17

That's really cool man... So you can keep American plates in Europe? That has to be a loop hole, am I correct?

Rx_37 > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 04:36

Come on, no need to take it out on the Porsche! Go bust some old Lada or something.

ffoc02 > jcpwn3r
02/23/2014 at 07:11

Agreed, the post was tasteless at best, but there are people who would look at the destruction of that car the same as a piece of fine art or priceless architecture (much of which was also destroyed).

Sean > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 08:11

Government employees seem to have nice houses and cars in the Ukraine. They must be really good at their jobs!

noRWDnoCARE > Arben72
02/23/2014 at 08:44

Your Honda Pilot does 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds? You sure about that?

Houser's Grey Madder > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 12:15

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RodRAEG > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 12:34

Hate the leader, not the car! ;_;

Formula1_Chris > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 12:36

It wasn't the damn cars fault!!!!!

cartapacio > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 12:38

Just throw a molotov to the rear tire and you are set.

cyclg3 > jcpwn3r
02/23/2014 at 12:45

Their government is dishonest.. Like all governments. If the protestors don't want to get shot.. Don't protest? Either way, poor 911.

Arben72 > KARMARACING
02/23/2014 at 13:19

Not a loop hole, it's actually quite illegal. I know a couple of high ranking politicians.

jcpwn3r > cyclg3
02/23/2014 at 13:45

Right, so human rights and life are less valuable than a stupid machine.

jcpwn3r > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 13:48

GUISE LETS ALL GET EMOTIONAL OVER A STUPID CAR BUT IGNORE THE FACT THAT THE OWNER OF THIS CAR HAS COMMISSIONED INNOCENT PEOPLE KILLED. FUCK THE PEOPLE

I fucking the people who frequent this website sometimes

ReclamationProject > AMC/Renauledge
02/23/2014 at 13:54

I was misunderstood, I wish it was the representative that was beaten and not the poor car. I'm a car guy and when I see a brand new, awesome Turbo S being beaten, it pisses me off.

Hope that clears everything up. Sorry guys.

cyclg3 > jcpwn3r
02/23/2014 at 16:40

Did I say that? No. The sensible people aren't out smashing up Politicians 911's. They are the ones inside, not rioting and not getting shot. By all means, protest.. But does it have to be done by rioting and smashing up cars? That's always been a good solution hasn't it!.. Oh wait..

P.s. Calling a 911 turbo a 'stupid machine' on Jalopnik isn't a great idea. Its probably one of the best pieces of automotive engineering our world has ever seen, so give it some credit.

AMC/Renauledge > ReclamationProject
02/23/2014 at 16:59

They didn't really have that option. He fled. And the car was bought with their tax money. So I'd have a hard time telling them no.

poopballs > alexotics
02/23/2014 at 18:45

Nooooo! Baby killers!!! She's so young!!!! The horror!!!! I can't watch!

jcpwn3r > cyclg3
02/24/2014 at 00:00

It's a machine, it can't control itself autonomously, and therefore a stupid machine. I make a living from engineering cars and I've been on this site for 6 years.. I have no qualms about putting down a hunk of metal when it comes to human life and dignity.

Do you even understand what's happening in Ukraine? You sound so out of touch with the reality of the situation that my only conclusion is that you have zero clue what's actually happening over there and why senseless people are smashing up some politicians 911.

Ukraine is undergoing an uprising, that's just one push away from full on revolution, and in which case violently addressing people in power has been a good solution for thousands of years

Volcoman > Arben72
02/24/2014 at 00:07

10 dollars a gallon?! Man, I'm sorry. Each fill up must be a chunk of your paycheck being turned into fossil fuel and then burned. And if you plan to sell it... do you think a fellow European would buy it? I mean, I know they like to make do with what they have (ie economical hatchback) but a Pilot to them would be like a 15 passenger E250 to us, I'm assuming haha. Also, what do you plan on getting?!

Arben72 > Volcoman
02/24/2014 at 00:16

I'm considering some type of diesel Mercedes but I am considering a Quattroporte (that sound makes it worth it)... No no ones buying it at 5k under blue book so I'm most likely going to ship it back here. It's really more like every time I hear vtec I'm throwing $5 out the window every second. I don't live there so it's not that bad, I just visit every summer for a month or two and almost every winter. But spending $50 a day on gas just doing daily things sucks, but I really never have to worry about parking. I know a guy that has a h2, viper, and z06 there. There always parked and never driven for a reason...