Comments on: S600 Attempts Puddle Run

By: russianreader

russianreader — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:39:19 +0000

The author asserts that an S-Class owner can afford a G-Class. And I am saying that people driving premium cars in Russia are not necessarily rich. This S-Class may be the only vehicle they have. One thing is certain, this sort of embarrasement is not that uncommon in Russia. Plenty of reckless people there, drunk or sober.

By: dinoslim

dinoslim — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:56:12 +0000

I am sorry, but I can’t follow you,
maybe you are drunk too???
who knows??

By: russianreader

russianreader — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:17:59 +0000

I am Russian, so I can come up with a few plausible reasons for this predicament. See, in Russia, like in many other 3rd world countries, image can mean a lot. So people save their last penny to buy upscale vehicles while scrambling for gas and maintenance leaving with their mother (literally) ’cause having the S-Class contributes to their image. If this is the case, then the vehicle in question may be the only car the owner has. Hence, the off-road foray depicted. Also, regarding needing upholstery cleanup, maybe not. Look how the car is raised on the driver’s side. It might be just enough to clear the door. Also, they could have evacuated through the windows (they were open). This is not atypical or shocking situation for the Russian reality. They will pull the S-Class in 15 minutes and get on with their voyage, probably still traversing this puddle, but now tethered or otherwise rigged. Not a big deal.

By: dinoslim

dinoslim — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:44:57 +0000

maybe he was drunk??