I saw another one
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Drifting
Joined: May 2001
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From: Surprise Arizona
I saw another one
This one was a 71 base engine A/C car. White with Black interior. Heres the story: Owner said the original paint had a few chips but a real nice driver okay for cruise ins and stuff. Nice interior, engine ran very well. New exhaust, brakes, and tires. Perfect frame, rebuilt steering column.
Heres the real story: paint was checked everywhere, actually gone on the tops of the front fenders. Carpet shot, center console needed replaced. Engine would not start, carb probably gelled. Besides he had an engine on the floor behind it. I couldnt get it out to drive it if it did start.
Why do people wast other peoples time like this? He was asking $10500. Based on the price and his verbal description it should not have been a resto car. I wish I had some kind of secret questions I could ask to tell if people are lying, or based on the answer if the car is a gem or junk.
At least it was a nice day for a drive. Took the 88 out. Nice "3 hour tour"
Heres the real story: paint was checked everywhere, actually gone on the tops of the front fenders. Carpet shot, center console needed replaced. Engine would not start, carb probably gelled. Besides he had an engine on the floor behind it. I couldnt get it out to drive it if it did start.
Why do people wast other peoples time like this? He was asking $10500. Based on the price and his verbal description it should not have been a resto car. I wish I had some kind of secret questions I could ask to tell if people are lying, or based on the answer if the car is a gem or junk.
At least it was a nice day for a drive. Took the 88 out. Nice "3 hour tour"
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Villa IL
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Re: I saw another one (Paul G)
I feel your pain.
I don't think it's dishonesty, although what you found today is pretty bogus. I think people polish the turd, only because they don't know it's a turd.
[Modified by joeveto, 5:57 PM 11/30/2003]
I don't think it's dishonesty, although what you found today is pretty bogus. I think people polish the turd, only because they don't know it's a turd.
[Modified by joeveto, 5:57 PM 11/30/2003]
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: I saw another one (Paul G)
I wish I had some kind of secret questions I could ask to tell if people are lying, or based on the answer if the car is a gem or junk. "
Then they will say I can't it won't start, etc. :D
Safety Car
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From: South Central Louisiana
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Re: I saw another one (72GACRZR)
I wish I had some kind of secret questions I could ask to tell if people are lying, or based on the answer if the car is a gem or junk. "
One to try would be to ask if they would drive the car to a major point in town to meet you.
Then they will say I can't it won't start, etc. :D
One to try would be to ask if they would drive the car to a major point in town to meet you.
Then they will say I can't it won't start, etc. :D
Ask when was the last time the car was driven. And/or "Can we go for a ride in it when I get there.
For a few thousand more I know where you can get a big block 4 speed coupe.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Silver City NM
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Re: I saw another one (comp)
i've tried for yrs. to polish a turd and they never shine, i can hind the smell,
but no shine
but no shine
IM me and I'll tell you who it is ;)
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