"Nisman" (nisman)
12/26/2015 at 10:48 • Filed to: None
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"Nisman" (nisman)
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This video leaves me with a sad, and it also leaves me with some questions. Most of the cars in this video were late model BMWs seemingly in like new condition. As you will see, they start out the recycling process by destroying all of the airbags inside the car and ruining the interior in the process. Then the rest of the car is prepped to be crushed for the most part. I don’t understand, if these cars aren’t wrecked, why aren’t they worth saving? Tavarish would have a field day at this place.
FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 10:55 |
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Every automaker has got a facility like that. Recycling prototypes and test vehicles is the norm, even if the cars seem to be in good condition.
smobgirl
> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 10:57 |
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This made me think of the stories of Victoria’s Secret (and other brands) that destroy merchandise that doesn’t sell at their price point, rather than donating or selling to stores like TJ Maxx to sell at a discount.
Urambo Tauro
> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 11:07 |
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The general consensus seems to be that this is BMW’s way of clearing up parking room. You see, for every BMW it removes from a parking lot, TWO spaces open up. Very efficient. I bet they get tax credits or something for such a public service.
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Levitas
> smobgirl
12/26/2015 at 11:10 |
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Victoria’s Secret really does that? I feel like some of the groups that offer support services for women in need would get rather upset about that.
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Levitas
> Levitas
12/26/2015 at 11:16 |
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Did some quick research, and you’re right it’s more than just them.
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> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 11:20 |
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They are probably pre-production models with no VIN, prototypes, or training models. In other words only 75% odd what it should be and probably illegal to sell. Every manufacturer does this.
Clown Shoe Pilot
> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 11:39 |
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All the fluids in the car look like they were filled about 12 seconds before the camera turned on to show them being drained.
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smobgirl
> Levitas
12/26/2015 at 13:01 |
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It’s a pretty crazy system. Obviously not the agenda here, it was just the first conspiracy theory that came to mind!
jkm7680
> Nisman
12/26/2015 at 14:36 |
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Test vehicles that can’t be sold to the public.
ChickenMcBooty
> smobgirl
12/26/2015 at 15:07 |
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I doubt that. Unlike V.S. lingerie, which only ends up on the bedroom floor 3 minutes after the unwrapping and strip-tease, vehicles have an intrinsic and real value. All vehicles will eventually be sold. I remember a dealer in Darien, CT who had a 2007 335i coupe that sat on his lot for 3 years before it was sold. It was an odd duck (color combo/options) which explains why few wanted it. Besides, once a car leaves the plant it’s pretty much a one-way trip to the dealer.
I’m going with these being pre-production/test vehicles.
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smobgirl
> ChickenMcBooty
12/26/2015 at 15:12 |
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Umm...you do know that most of what VS sells is just basic undergarments, sweats and loungewear (the whole PINK line), right? Don't be a stereotype.
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ChickenMcBooty
> smobgirl
12/26/2015 at 15:34 |
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No. I don’t know what the PINK line is as opposed to any other line because I’ve never had a reason to. I’m not a female and do not buy female clothes for anyone so lingerie is not my thing. I specifically said VS lingerie thinking that you were referencing the frilly, sexy, expensive stuff that they model on the runway which commands the high premium...and which they would rather destroy than sell at discount. Otherwise, why would there be some big premium on plain white cotton drawers made overseas?