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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #45 on: November 08, 2018, 02:33:01 PM »
 I'm surprised no one has mentioned the infamous 'no tire kickers or test pilots'  lol
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #46 on: November 08, 2018, 02:37:08 PM »
ok I will take one for the team.....

'no tire kickers or test pilots'


I'm surprised no one has mentioned the infamous 'no tire kickers or test pilots'  lol
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #47 on: November 08, 2018, 04:47:36 PM »
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #48 on: November 08, 2018, 04:58:22 PM »
"Turns heads wherever it goes."
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #49 on: November 08, 2018, 06:32:04 PM »
"Refurbished." 

That's a completely subjective description.

How many cars have you seen with a "completely refurbished" interior, that still looks crappy?

Or, a "refurbished" engine that isn't right.

And, WTH does that even mean?  It was furbished originally at the factory, so I re-furbished it?

(Yes, I know the dictionary definition, but I mean in terms of a car.)
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Current:
2006 FGT. Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs, 3.90 gears. 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra. 482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Formerly:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model 3-spd stick

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #50 on: November 08, 2018, 07:38:35 PM »
"Do not buy this car unless you like lots of attention!"

Due to the smoke pouring out of the exhaust, or from law enforcement, due to all of the lights/signals not working?

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #51 on: November 09, 2018, 10:26:25 AM »
     "opportunity" used anywhere.
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #52 on: November 09, 2018, 11:00:36 AM »
"Do not buy this car unless you like lots of attention!"

Due to the smoke pouring out of the exhaust, or from law enforcement, due to all of the lights/signals not working?

That’s a great one!

Loving the responses so far.  It seems I’m not the only one annoyed by all these descriptions. 
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #53 on: November 09, 2018, 11:43:45 AM »
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Anything with "Z" ZR1 - ZL1 ........blah blah blah

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #54 on: November 09, 2018, 11:47:31 AM »
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #55 on: November 09, 2018, 11:48:53 AM »
Typical rust areas as they all have. You cant find one without rust

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #56 on: November 09, 2018, 11:49:47 AM »
FIRM

NO TRADES

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #57 on: November 09, 2018, 11:52:27 AM »
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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #58 on: November 09, 2018, 11:53:25 AM »
I have to many toys only reason I'm selling

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Re: Annoying words sellers use when advertising a car
« Reply #59 on: November 09, 2018, 11:54:42 AM »
Any reference to "My Wife" is making me sell