I Want This

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:50 pm

Will it float in a hurricane?

gonzo914 · Post by **gonzo914** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:22 pm

Be sure to check out the Customer Reviews.

My favorite --

Wow this thing rocks. Hooked up an Xbox 360 inside. Dad got drunk and drove it downtown and wiped out 12 cars, he should be out of jail by my next birthday. Any way since I'm alone in the evening now I started to drink and do drugs. My bud's go out and terrorize the hood and shoot our guns out the hatch. We are in the process of painting it pink and bling it out with some gold trim. I have some homeys wanting to try and rob a bank with it. I feel God like driving this thing. Before this the guys would not let me play ball and now I just go run them down and destroy their field that rulz. Looking to put nitrous so I can have better take off. Mom just loves to drive my sis to the play soccer way better than those crappy hummers that the other mom's drive. All in all the ride is smooth top speed and take off could be better. The neon light under the frame are a great addition. So if you looking at a cheap way to get around and play at the same time then this is for you. Be sure to ask about the pre installed bar inside complete with a draft keg of beer. I got the optional mowing deck so I could make money and mow lawns during the summer. The reason for only 2 stars is it sent dad to jail and me and my friends are looking at some time in a reform school. It was fun while it lasted.

gonzo914 · Post by **gonzo914** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:24 pm

Tommy wrote:Will it float in a hurricane?

Apparently not, according to this customer review --

Okay, it's a tank, but tanks are suppose to prevent people from getting hurt. Hurricane Katrina was not kind and the "Donk" was dunked. At first we thought "why not" when discussing how to best experience the fury of a hurricane, so packing up the "land cruiser" with a couple days of MREs, video camera, and a wide selection of tunes to listen to, we set out to experience Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

I can say that "water tight" is a concept unknown to this baby! When the water started rising, the "Donk" didn't. We thought maybe we could create an air tight environment with a little duct tape and some scuba gear - we failed miserably at that too. We're now using it as a FEMA trailer (after we dried out the interior). The rusty exterior has not changed, as a matter of fact, it's even rustier than before!

One more thing about this cruiser - we have been blasted by "spud guns" and various homemade cannons. I think the locals believed we were the USS Monitor reincarnated, and were hoping to reenact the battle of the ironclads. So word to the wise, when south of the Mason-Dixon line, fly the Confederate Battle Flag and when north, fly the Union flag!

djm · Post by **djm** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:52 am

This vehicle is not licensed for use on public roads, and is intended as a recreational vehicle only.

Bummer.

djm

brianormond · Post by **brianormond** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:28 am

-Looks like something out of "Riven"-

Post by **Nanohedron** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:49 am

djm wrote:
This vehicle is not licensed for use on public roads, and is intended as a recreational vehicle only.
Bummer.

djm

No kidding. I was imagining how cool it would be to tool around the city in it and become something of a local institution in my Dalekmobile.

dfernandez77 · Post by **dfernandez77** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:38 pm

Nanohedron wrote: No kidding. I was imagining how cool it would be to tool around the city in it and become something of a local institution in my Dalekmobile.

You could always go for the Chia Car instead.

Lambchop · Post by **Lambchop** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:00 pm

gonzo914 wrote:
Tommy wrote:Will it float in a hurricane?
Apparently not, according to this customer review --
I can say that "water tight" is a concept unknown to this baby! When the water started rising, the "Donk" didn't. We thought maybe we could create an air tight environment with a little duct tape and some scuba gear - we failed miserably at that too. We're now using it as a FEMA trailer (after we dried out the interior). The rusty exterior has not

In response to customer requests, a more seaworthy model is now available. An efficient system of rubber gaskets prevents water intrusion and, happily, also cuts down on the air-conditioning costs. In the event water rises to the undercarriage, a flotation ring deploys from beneath the rubber skirt. This provides stability and raises the vehicle sufficiently for the propeller to be engaged. Headway isn't sufficient to allow towing skiers, but it's still enough for a fine cruise.

In the event of emergencies, the seat covers snap together into a sail. You just hoist it on the telescoping mast-and-laundry rack.

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:42 am

Nanohedron wrote:
djm wrote:
This vehicle is not licensed for use on public roads, and is intended as a recreational vehicle only.
Bummer.

djm

No kidding. I was imagining how cool it would be to tool around the city in it and become something of a local institution in my Dalekmobile.

I'd have paid someone to fabricate the rest of the Dalek on top of it...

Post by **Nanohedron** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:56 am

dfernandez77 wrote:
Nanohedron wrote: No kidding. I was imagining how cool it would be to tool around the city in it and become something of a local institution in my Dalekmobile.
You could always go for the Chia Car instead.

I just might. Just got some hail damage a little while back. As my car's inexorable slide into hoopty-tude progresses, I'll be considering my artistic options.

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:43 pm

I crave a Herkimer Battle Jitney, meseff.

Rod Sprague · Post by **Rod Sprague** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:23 am

It's smaller than it looks in most of the images;

In this picture, it looks like the guy is pedaling to make it move. And why is it out on a dry lake bed? Does it roll if it is on a slope of more than 5 degrees, or it takes less than 500 feet to make a 90 degree turn at speed?

BoneQuint · Post by **BoneQuint** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:26 am

Rod Sprague wrote:And why is it out on a dry lake bed?

Burning Man...

Post by **Nanohedron** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:12 am

anniemcu wrote:

I crave a Herkimer Battle Jitney, meseff.

Try as I may, I just can't come to an appreciation of the transportative qualities of a li'l red X.

BoneQuint wrote:Burning Man...

Ah HA.

Cynth · Post by **Cynth** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:27 am

Rod Sprague wrote:It's smaller than it looks in most of the images;

In this picture, it looks like the guy is pedaling to make it move. And why is it out on a dry lake bed? Does it roll if it is on a slope of more than 5 degrees, or it takes less than 500 feet to make a 90 degree turn at speed?

Oh dear. This is really a disappointment. That thing is WAY too small! Why I'd look I'd been reduced to wearing a barrel in that thing!