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“What happened when the Florida Man walked into a BMW dealership?” It sounds like a joke setup, but it’s a true story with an ending that’s anything but funny. A BMW M4 CS sat gleaming inside a Florida showroom—until one man-child’s tantrum turned the dealership into a demolition zone. After failing a BMW credit check, this Florida man didn’t take rejection well. Instead of leaving, the 20-year-old drove through the dealership windows.

A denied BMW test drive turns into a true “Florida Man” rampage

Kevin Alexander Leiman showed up at BMW of Gainesville on February 25, ready to test drive a 543-horsepower M4 CS. The coupe, listed at $129,175, was exactly what he wanted. But before he could get behind the wheel, the dealership required a credit check. The results weren’t good. Employees told Leiman he didn’t qualify for a test drive.

Red BMW M4 at a dealership after Florida man tried to buy it
BMW M4 | Artistic Operations via iStockPhoto

Instead of accepting reality, the Florida man tried grabbing the car’s keys on his way out. Dealership employees stopped him. That should have been the end of it.

The Florida man sat, stewed, then snapped

Leiman stormed outside and sat in his car. (A Hyundai SUV). Employees figured he had given up. Instead, he circled the lot—once, then twice.

Then, he floored it.

The Florida man’s car smashed through the BMW dealership windows, sending glass everywhere. Inside, stunned employees and customers watched as he got out and frantically searched for the M4 CS keys again.

He didn’t get the car, but he got the charges

Leiman’s plan failed. He couldn’t find the keys. Instead, he took off on foot. Police found him minutes later, arresting him on the spot.

The BMW dealership is now dealing with at least $60,000 in damages, though that number could rise. The structural integrity of the building held, but the shattered glass and debris covered the showroom floor.

What started as a routine BMW test drive request ended with a Florida man in handcuffs

His credit failed. His escape failed. His plan to drive off in a BMW M4 CS failed spectacularly. The Florida man is now facing grand theft auto and criminal mischief charges.

The only car in his future? A police cruiser headed straight to jail.

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer who brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Henry covers Ford models daily, including the F-150. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. He’s an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts. Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont.