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Old 08-18-2011, 01:04 AM
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Arsonists have set fire to 26 cars in the German capital in the last two days, mainly from Daimler AG (DAI)’s Mercedes, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) and Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi, police said today. That brings the total number torched this year in Berlin to at least 138, more than double the figure for all of 2010.
The rise in Berlin car burnings coincides with widespread lawlessness that erupted last week across England. More than 1,500 people were arrested as rioters looted shops, attacked bystanders and burnt autos. In Berlin, far-left extremists are specifically targeting German luxury cars, symbols of the country’s wealth and export prowess, police said.
“The arsonists want to hit what they say are ‘Fat Cats,’” Berlin police spokesman Michael Gassen said. A special unit is investigating the fires as political crimes after the police received letters claiming responsibility that derided globalization, gentrification and rising rents, he said.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-16/luxury-cars-burned-in-berlin-protests.html

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German-on-German car violence!
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Arson? Methinks not.

Looks like that wiring harness problem has cropped up again.
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Or someone tried to jump start these electronics on wheels wrong.
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Arson? Methinks not.

Looks like that wiring harness problem has cropped up again.
It most certainly looks like the result of an electrical fire.

I guess most arsonists start fires nearer to the fuel tank.

Any arsonists out there willing to confirm that theory?
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thats one way to keep sales up and keep a job........
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It most certainly looks like the result of an electrical fire.

I guess most arsonists start fires nearer to the fuel tank.

Any arsonists out there willing to confirm that theory?

I knew a guy that burned a car once that was abandoned and parted out in the woods. He was afraid to start the rear for fear it would explode while he was near. Now I would bet if he would have had some sort of timer he might have placed it nearer the fuel tank


actually if your idea is to do the most damage the front is where all the goodies are too.
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Could it be that the E-Class Estate rear ended the bicycle.
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Could it be that the E-Class Estate rear ended the bicycle.
That's entirely possible but this C class estate certainly didn't.
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I forgot that they get the C Estate there!
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Sorry about the repost. I missed the original thread.
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