Stupid Car Tricks

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A Hilo Chevrolet dealer who tried to crush his Asian auto competition found the stunt a little harder to pull off than expected.

Island Chevrolet general sales manager James Severtson arranged for a Chevrolet Suburban SUV outfitted with massive tires costing $5,000 apiece to drive over a Honda Accord.

On the first attempt Friday, the monster truck blew a hydraulic hose and leaked vital fluid while the Honda remained intact and ready for more.

Severtson said the dealership had been planning the crush-fest for a while. But he said it was a happy coincidence President Bush approved a bailout for U.S. automakers as the weekend arrived.

"We'd like to send the message that the best way to support your country is to buy an American vehicle today," Severtson said.

Really? The way I see it, you owe me a car. On second thought, considering what a rattle-trap POS my Trans Am was, you owe me two cars.

You've squeezed the last penny from my pockets. I'll take the Honda that punked your Shit Utility Vehicle, thanks.

(Yes, I've got a huge boulder up my ass about this, and it's likely to get a lot, lot bigger.)