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Old 08-14-2009 | 09:13 AM
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A 1985 Maserati BiTurbo with 18,480 miles on it will be crushed under "Cash for Clunkers" rules. KUSA reports.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/08/14/delozier.maserati.cash.KUSA
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Old 08-14-2009 | 09:18 AM
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As anathema as I find it, I think a case could be made for car theft in this situation. That vehicle should be liberated.
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:20 AM
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The Maserati Biturbo is probably one of the top 10 worst cars ever made - good riddance.
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:20 AM
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whats so special? it doesnt work well , you can find those for cheap
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:21 AM
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WOW WOW WOW thats all I can say......
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:23 AM
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whoa.
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='976623' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:20 PM
The Maserati Biturbo is probably one of the top 10 worst cars ever made - good riddance.
+1 nasty 70s design...they should at least debadge it.
Old 08-14-2009 | 09:29 AM
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I'll bet Jimmy would buy it!!
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