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    Apr 14, 2008 8:03:26 PM

    easy_rider911
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    Porsches wrecked by a 93 year old

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7347339.stm

    Perhaps I'm just paranoid and seeing things that aren't actually there. But, the undercurrent that saddened me was how people seem to revel in Porsches getting damaged. Rich people suffering for once? I don't think this story would have been reported if he had wrecked 2 Vauxhall Astras etc.

    Apr 14, 2008 8:09:37 PM

    Lars997M
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    Re: Porsches wrecked by a 93 year old

    haha... I think this is cute what happend to granny. Sad thing only - you never know what he hits next and he could have hit someone heavily.

    Apr 14, 2008 9:34:38 PM

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    Re: Porsches wrecked by a 93 year old

    "There was glass and bits of broken metal everywhere - but Jack is such a gentleman he asked for a sweeping brush to help clear them up."

    Who can be mad at this guy...glad he is OK.

    Apr 16, 2008 2:55:06 AM

    connoisseur
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    Re: Porsches wrecked by a 93 year old

    Porsche dealer Dave Coombs was more concerned for Jack's well being than the damage to the vehicles.

    Apr 16, 2008 5:27:37 AM

    wtsnet
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    Re: Porsches wrecked by a 93 year old

    Sad though it may be for an older person to lose their liberty, he must have known he was becoming unsafe?

    I do think there should be stricter re-testing policies for motor vehicles. There are so many people in our town that struggle to walk with sticks, get to their car, haul themselves into the drivers seat, then drive off, usually without indicating. Another typical habit is doing 40 in a 60 limit, causing a queue of traffic, then continuing to do 40 when they then enter a 30 zone! At least they advertise their infirmness to following drivers by putting a small cushion, tartan rug, box of tissues or hat on the parcel shelf.

    Actually, what's the harm in getting a re-test done every five years regardless of your age?
     
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