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    Here is a guide to help you decode the real truth behind those classified car ads.

    "What the ad says" - "What it actually means."

    Must sell - Before it blows up.
    Many new parts - I'm sick of dumping money into this broken down heap.
    Appraised at $29,000 - By me.
    Frame-off Restoration - The body actually rusted right off the frame.
    Needs Front-End Alignment - Some serious frame-straightening wouldn't hurt either.
    Same Owner For Last 20 Years - I'd never dream of selling it unless it was as bad as it is.
    Must See To Appreciate - It's a scientific mystery as to how a car with bad valves, a cracked block, and no bands left in the transmission can still get to the end of the driveway and back.
    Needs Minor Work - Needs significant work.
    Needs Nothing - Except a tow truck.
    All Original - Except for the tunnel ram intake, Pro Stock hoodscoop, KMart sunroof, fender flares by Bondo, Krylon paint job, hurky air shocks, mohair upholstery, Pep Boy stereo, and pawn shop wheels.
    Ready To Restore - After 8 years of abuse on the drag strip and 20 years in a yield exposed to the elements, it is ready to be restored.
    Easy Project Car - Completely disassembled, bring boxes!
    Minor Rust - Don't sit down!
    Minor Rust - Major rust you can’t see.
    Minor Rust - I though I had it all covered with bondo, but you can still see some rust.
    Low Mileage - Only 170,000.
    Faster than a 'Vette - A Chevette.
    Convertible - After driving under truck.
    Runs Great - Too bad it doesn’t roll.
    Third Owner - To see the light and get rid of this piece of junk.
    Nice Stereo - To overcome exhaust noise.
    Good Investment - Can't be worth much less.
    California Car - And has been since it arrived from Cleveland three weeks ago.
    Numbers-Matching - The price in my ad matches the number of dollars I'd like to get for it.
    Original Hemi Engine - Just installed it last week.
    Authentic - To bad the VIN doesn't match up.
    Fast - Compared to a Geo Metro.
    Looks Great - In dim light.
    Always Garaged - That's because it would never run long enough for me to get it out of the garage.
    Needs Paint - To cover rust.
    New Paint - Beautifully covers rust.
    Solid as a rock - Rusted solid
    Clean - I will vacuum up the 6 month old French Fries 10 minutes before you see the car.
    Over $20,000 Invested - And that was just to get it to run.
    Restored, With 0 Miles - Won't start.
    Restored, With 2 Miles - Won't stay running.
    Older Restoration - First owner washed it.
    One Owner - I couldn't even give it away.
    Fully Loaded - Seller is too.
    All Options - 8-track player.
    95% Complete - Can't find the other 5%.
    95% Complete - Everything except the engine.
    Low Miles - Ever since the odometer was turned back.
    Only 59,000 Miles - Actually 359,000 miles.
    Rare Model - One of only 500,000 made.
    Good Transportation - It's ugly as sin.
    Must Sell - Before the law finds seller.
    Must Sell - Need bail money.
    Must Sell - My wife just bought new furniture; again.
    Sure to Appreciate - Yeah, that's why I'm selling it.
    Summer Fun - Roof leaks in winter.
    Summer Fun - Won't make it to fall.
    Reliable - Don't leave the neighborhood.
    Clean - Homeless dude at 5th and Main did the windows.
    Runs fine - I was going to say "runs excellent" but I had a last minute attack of conscience.
    Daily Driver - 400 miles a day.
    Only Driven Sundays - Sunday is race day.
    Engine Rebuilt - Engine degreased to look it.
    Doesn’t Smoke - No oil to burn, or 90wt oil.
    Trans. Rebuilt - Fine sawdust used to make it quiet.
    4 Speed Gearbox - 5th gear is dead.
    Engine Blueprinted - I don't know what that means either.
    Hurry, Won't Last - Neither will the car.
    Needs some body work - Was side-swiped by a Winnebago.
    New Tires - Retreads years ago.
    Or Best Offer - I'm guessing at the price here.
    Well Maintained - I occasionally changed the oil.
    Well Maintained - Oil changed every other leap year.
    Drives Like a Dream - A nightmare.
    No Time To Restore It - Can't find the parts.
    Never Smoked In - Unfortunately, that's the best thing I can say about it.
    Needs Minor Repair - Doesn't run.
    Needs Minor Overhaul - Needs engine.
    Needs Major Overhaul - Phone the junkyard.
    Car Cover - To help keep out rats.
    Always Garaged - Embarrassed to leave it outside.
    Looks like new - Just don't try to drive it anywhere.
    Rough Condition - Too bad to lie about.
    Family Owned - Driven by 6 teenagers.
    Restoration Started - The rest of the car has been in boxes since 1992.
    Fully Restored - Nothing original.
    All Original - I never had anything fixed, adjusted, or replaced.
    Desireable Classic - No one wants it.
    Rare Classic - No one wanted it, even when it was new.
    Stored 20 Years - In a farmer's field.
    Ran When Stored - But doesn't start now.
    Never Apart - Bolts too rounded to loosen.
    Smog Exempt - DMV doesn't think so.
    Tags Till Next Year - Stolen year sticker.
    Excellent Gas Mileage - It's slow.
    Project Car - I can't figure out how to finish it, and I doubt you will either.
    Moving, Must Sell - Off to jail, need bail money.
    No Disappointments - Once you hand me the cash, I promise I won't be disappointed.
    Loaded with Options - None of them work.
    Loaded with Options - Each one more troublesome than the last.
    Burns No Oil - It all leaks out.
    Rebuilt Engine - Cleaned the spark plugs.
    Drive It Away - I live on a hill.
    Drive It Anywhere - Within 10 miles.
    Rare Option - Because the factory never offered it.
    Motivated Seller - Motivated to get the hell out of town.
    Lots of Potential - To drive you insane.
    Engine Quite - Uses 90-weight oil.
    Parts Car - Beyond repair.
    Immaculate - Recently washed.
    Concours Condition - Recently waxed.
    95 Point Car - You think that is impressive, you should see the points on my driving record.
    Show Winner - Once got third place in the 1983 Eastern Iowa Star Trek Convention - but that was before the rust got really bad.
    Other Interests Conflict - Spouse's ultimatum: "Either that #!!@&## thing goes or I do!"
    Rumors of my demise by rollover have been greatly exaggerated.

  • #2
    Re: Classified Ad Translator

    well that list sure does not help integrity when there is some.
    :

    just know the car before you go look. it is simple to most of us.
    Previously boxer3main
    the death rate and fairy tales cannot kill the nature left behind.

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    • #3
      Re: Classified Ad Translator

      Jeezus Eagle

      War & Peace didn't have
      that many words
      Thom

      "The object is to keep your balls on the table and knock everybody else's off..."

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      • #4
        Re: Classified Ad Translator

        Rare Classic - No one wanted it, even when it was new.



        1966 Rare Classic AMC Marlin - $15000 (Rogers, AR)



        NEED TO SELL!! This turqouise and white 1966 AMC Marlin is for anyone who is looking for a rare Mopar, Orphan, or original car. It is a numbers matching original car that AMC made less than 5000 of in 1966, and only manufactured this car for 3 years. So very rare! It has a rebuilt 327/270 high performance enigne, and rebuilt auto transmission.


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        • #5
          Re: Classified Ad Translator

          Originally posted by joe_rocket45
          Rare Classic - No one wanted it, even when it was new.



          1966 Rare Classic AMC Marlin - $15000 (Rogers, AR)



          NEED TO SELL!! This turqouise and white 1966 AMC Marlin is for anyone who is looking for a rare Mopar, Orphan, or original car. It is a numbers matching original car that AMC made less than 5000 of in 1966, and only manufactured this car for 3 years. So very rare! It has a rebuilt 327/270 high performance enigne, and rebuilt auto transmission.
          when I saw 15,000.00 I thought 1500.00 and I was about to call. I guess I'm weird enough to love this thing at 1500.00 but not at 15,000.00

          low miles and numbers matching I bet cuz the kids wouldn't be caught dead in it, and when Grandpa got too old to drive, this one sat forever in the garage. ;D

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          • #6
            Re: Classified Ad Translator

            Originally posted by joe_rocket45
            Rare Classic - No one wanted it, even when it was new.



            1966 Rare Classic AMC Marlin - $15000 (Rogers, AR)



            NEED TO SELL!! This turqouise and white 1966 AMC Marlin is for anyone who is looking for a rare Mopar, Orphan, or original car. It is a numbers matching original car that AMC made less than 5000 of in 1966, and only manufactured this car for 3 years. So very rare! It has a rebuilt 327/270 high performance enigne, and rebuilt auto transmission.


            AMC didn't make 'numbers matching' cars
            like the Big Three

            I remember when it came out.....yeah butt ugly

            Pre cursor to the Charger
            Thom

            "The object is to keep your balls on the table and knock everybody else's off..."

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