There have got to be cheaper ways to go for a swim, but one driver apparently couldn't find one. The 33-year-old Dutch man from the town of Woerden in the Netherlands went by his local Audi dealership to check out a brand spankin' new R8 supercar... and then proceeded to drive it into the nearest river. The driver was reportedly speeding – 80 mph according to police, but closer to 125 if you ask some of the bystanders – in a 50 zone when he hit a bump, lost control and skidded into a lake. Although local law enforcement authorities are reportedly investigating the incident, nobody was hurt. The same cannot be said, sadly, for the car, which is reportedly in a repair shop where the dealer's insurance company will surely declare it a write-off.

After Intersection magazine gave another Audi product the treatment by lowering it into a swimming pool in England – the same one that Jeremy Clarkson drove a Rolls-Royce into, by the looks of things – we can't help but wonder and worry if this isn't a developing trend. In the meantime, we'll do our part to remind the motoring public that although the R8 is an incredibly capable car, it is not a submersible Lotus.

 

what a waste of an R8, does that mean the test driver gets something on his record?

 

i always wonder what happened when you total the test drive car

its different if some1 hits you ... but if you're a moron and do something like this?

 

water spots?

 

LOL !! That's Richie ??

 

I worked in several dealers when I was younger and small accidents where over looked and sucked up by the dealer, but their was one where the guy totaled a brand new 97 Maxima, the dealer held him responsible cause it was his fault and on public road ways, with excessive speed.

I was always told you better be able to afford the car you test drive, other wise don't take it for a spin

 

He hasn't responded

Better add this to the "How to Ruin an R8" thread

 

well... it woulda broken down anyway, might as well break it first to teach them dealers a lesson.

 

I actually saw this picture in that thread before this one was even posted.

 

Ouch