Lexus GS: 2nd Generation

This video of Motor Trend television awarding the Lexus GS the 1998 import car of the year award is extraordinary if only for the sheer amount of praise heaped on the vehicle:

"Almost as good as a new Corvette." "Matching or exceeding the German traditions in every measure possible." It's no wonder why the second-generation GS was such a success, with compliments like that (from Motor Trend of all places!).

For sheer volume, there's few things I come across more on Youtube than Lexus' doing donuts. Practically an everyday event, I've never thought to feature a single one until now. Crazy speed, residential area, tight turning radius:

To top it off, if the description is to be believed, the car's stolen, meaning this whole video is just stupid insane even before pressing play. Who steals cars and posts about it on the Internet?

If you're adverse to automotive violence, best avert your eyes, as this guy has some serious pedestrian rage:

As is the nature of this type of video, I'm left with more questions than answers:

• What was that all about?
• Where did he get the steel pipe?
• What is it with Russia and destroying Lexus'?