Classified Ad Terminology

rustang girl · 12-29-2002, 02:31 PM

Classified Ad Terminology
If The Ad Reads . . . It Really Means

. . .or best offer: I'm guessing here
90% complete: You do the other 90%
95% complete: Other 5% doesn't exist
All Original: I never had anything fixed, adjusted, or replaced.
Burns no oil: It all leaks out
Clean: Homeless dude at 5th and Main did the windows
Concours: Recently waxed
Desirable classic: No one wants it
Drive it anywhere: Within 10 miles
Drive it away: I live on a hill
Engine blueprinted: I don't know what it means either
Engine quiet: Uses 90-weight oil
Excellent gas mileage: It's slow
Faster than a 'vette: A Chevette
Good investment: Can't be worth much less
And that's all
Good transportation: It's ugly
Great enthusiasts car: I'm looking for a sucker
House forces sale: Neighbors complaining
Immaculate: Recently washed
Loaded with Options: each one more troublesome than the next.
Looks Like New: just don't try to drive it anywhere.
Lots of Potential: doesn't run.
Low miles: The odometer was turned back
Must Sell: before it blows up.
Needs major overhaul: Phone the junkyard
Needs minor overhaul: Needs engine
Needs Minor Repair: doesn't run.
Needs Some Body Work: Was side-swiped by a Winnebago.
Never apart: Bolts too rounded to loosen
Never Smoken In: unfortunately, that's the best thing I can say about it.
No time to restore it: Can't obtain parts
One owner: Can't give it away
One owner: Hertz
Older restoration: First owner washed it
Parts car: Beyond repair
Project Car: doesn't run.
Ran when stored: Won't start
Rare classic: No one wanted it even when it was new.
Rebuilt engine: Cleaned the spark plugs
Restored, with 0 miles: Won't start
Restored, with 2 miles: Won't stay running
Rough condition: Too bad to lie about
Runs Fine: I was going to say "runs excellent" but I had a last minute attack of conscience.
Solid as a rock: Rusted solid
Spouse's ultimatum: "Either that #!!@&## thing goes or I go!"
Stored 20 years: In a lake
Sure to appreciate: That's why I'm selling it
Trades considered: I'm desperate
Well-Maintained: I changed the oil occasionally.

The Deuce · 12-29-2002, 02:36 PM

LMAO, I could have used at least five of those on every car I ever sold!

rustang girl · 12-29-2002, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
LMAO, I could have used at least five of those on every car I ever sold!

That's not very nice.

hehe

1969Mach1 · 12-30-2002, 12:30 AM

lmao.. I've read that before, I gotta make sure I save it this time.. =) lol It is so true though for alot of them. I've gone to see some cars and it's like that does apply. lol

§am.

DAN-MAN · 12-30-2002, 12:40 AM

lmao. Any time I read one of those ads in the trader and then go see one of those cars it's exactly like that.

Daniel.

12-29-2002, 02:31 PM	#1
rustang girl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: LA, or Bakersfield, CA Posts: 273	Classified Ad Terminology Classified Ad Terminology If The Ad Reads . . . It Really Means . . .or best offer: I'm guessing here 90% complete: You do the other 90% 95% complete: Other 5% doesn't exist All Original: I never had anything fixed, adjusted, or replaced. Burns no oil: It all leaks out Clean: Homeless dude at 5th and Main did the windows Concours: Recently waxed Desirable classic: No one wants it Drive it anywhere: Within 10 miles Drive it away: I live on a hill Engine blueprinted: I don't know what it means either Engine quiet: Uses 90-weight oil Excellent gas mileage: It's slow Faster than a 'vette: A Chevette Good investment: Can't be worth much less And that's all Good transportation: It's ugly Great enthusiasts car: I'm looking for a sucker House forces sale: Neighbors complaining Immaculate: Recently washed Loaded with Options: each one more troublesome than the next. Looks Like New: just don't try to drive it anywhere. Lots of Potential: doesn't run. Low miles: The odometer was turned back Must Sell: before it blows up. Needs major overhaul: Phone the junkyard Needs minor overhaul: Needs engine Needs Minor Repair: doesn't run. Needs Some Body Work: Was side-swiped by a Winnebago. Never apart: Bolts too rounded to loosen Never Smoken In: unfortunately, that's the best thing I can say about it. No time to restore it: Can't obtain parts One owner: Can't give it away One owner: Hertz Older restoration: First owner washed it Parts car: Beyond repair Project Car: doesn't run. Ran when stored: Won't start Rare classic: No one wanted it even when it was new. Rebuilt engine: Cleaned the spark plugs Restored, with 0 miles: Won't start Restored, with 2 miles: Won't stay running Rough condition: Too bad to lie about Runs Fine: I was going to say "runs excellent" but I had a last minute attack of conscience. Solid as a rock: Rusted solid Spouse's ultimatum: "Either that #!!@&## thing goes or I go!" Stored 20 years: In a lake Sure to appreciate: That's why I'm selling it Trades considered: I'm desperate Well-Maintained: I changed the oil occasionally. __________________ Heidi 22/F/Cali. 1966 Mustang Coupe Ricer Hater's Club- member # 15 http://ricehatersclub.com/ http://MechaPS.com/

12-29-2002, 02:36 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	LMAO, I could have used at least five of those on every car I ever sold! __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-30-2002, 12:30 AM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	lmao.. I've read that before, I gotta make sure I save it this time.. =) lol It is so true though for alot of them. I've gone to see some cars and it's like that does apply. lol §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-30-2002, 12:40 AM	#5
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	lmao. Any time I read one of those ads in the trader and then go see one of those cars it's exactly like that. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

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