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General Forums => Generic Discussion => Topic started by: ATMyller on March 22, 2005, 06:43:29 AM
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DICTIONARY FOR USED CAR ADS:
Must sell - before it blows up.
Look like new - just don't try to drive it anywhere.
Daily Driver - 400 miles a day.
Family Owned - Driven by 6 teenagers.
Project car - stored 20 years ago under a tree.
Runs fine - I was going to say "runs beautifully" but I had a last minute conscience attack.
Well maintained - oil changed occasionally.
All original - I never had anything fixed, adjusted, or replaced.
Fully Restored - Nothing original.
Never smoked in - unfortunately, that's the best thing I can say about it.
Needs minor repair - doesn't run.
Needs Paint - To cover rust.
Needs minor upholstering - part of seat frames' left
Needs minor body work - was blindsided by a Caravan.
Needs Nothing - Except a tow truck.
Low Mileage - Only 170,000.
Fully Loaded - Seller is too.
All Options - 8-track player.
Convertible - After driving under truck.
Summer Fun - Won't make it to autumn.
Reliable - Don't leave the neighbourhood.
Nice Stereo - To overcome exhaust noise.
Alarm - Wires are cut to sell stolen.
Engine Rebuilt - Engine degreased and steam cleaned to look it.
New Paint - Beautifully covers rust.
Doesn’t Smoke - No oil to burn.
Trans. Rebuilt - Fine sawdust used to make it quiet.
4 Speed Gearbox - 5th gear is dead.
New Tyres - Retreads years ago.
Car Cover - To help keep out rats.