OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC |
Interpreting Used Car Adverts |
OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC |
From: | Evan Hillman [eshillman(at)comcast.net] |
Sent: | Tuesday, 7 October 2003 2:30 AM |
To: | Hillman Mailing List |
Subject: | Re: "Hillman – " Off Topic –> Car ads... |
This message forwarded by the Hillman List.
If the car ad claims . . . It REALLY means;
– rough condition... too bad to lie about
– parts car... beyond repair
– immaculate... recently washed
– engine quiet... if you use 90-weight oil
– needs minor overhaul... needs engine
– needs major overhaul... Phone the junkyard
– 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)
– desirable 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... Won't start.