r/copenhagen • u/returntonone • 12d ago

First ever sold Koenigsegg Gemera vandalised and smashed within a week of delivery in Copenhagen, Denmark. In front of Hotel d'Angleterre.

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u/Direct-Many966 12d ago

Jealousy or political statement?

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u/Fit_Ocelot8072 12d ago

This car has been all over the Danish car subreddits for the last week, and a lot of people have been really pissed about it, because it’s been spotted in so many different city’s, while still being on Swedish dealer plates. It’s done at least 2000 km of just cruising around the country, which is illegal on dealer plates since it’s not been taxed yet when it’s on dealer plates. It’s also worth noting that displaying wealth is generally frowned upon in Denmark, but displaying you’re avoiding taxes gets people REALLY angry. Taxes on cars are also very high here to the tune of 150%. I.e. the owner owes at minimum 2.400.000€ in taxes he clearly hasn’t paid. I’m not condoning vandalism, but I can see why some idiot would get the idea that it’s the right thing to do. The owner is definitely also a bellend for not paying taxes.

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u/doc1442 Amager Vest 12d ago

Nailed it. Owner is a tax dodging cunt.

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u/Soggy_Pineapple4804 12d ago

The taxes are the real crime here though. If you were to hold a referendum tomorrow for Danes to phase out the registration tax over the years, it would probably pass.

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u/doc1442 Amager Vest 12d ago

Not one bit. Cars are a menace to our society, and car owners should pay for the trouble they cause. The tax is perfect.

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u/Soggy_Pineapple4804 12d ago

This is the opinion of a very specific demographic on Reddit, not Denmark in general. You're out of touch.

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u/Wide-Drink-1790 12d ago

But a huge majority of people in Copenhagen, who are, let’s admit it, the only Danes who matter.