Car Ads
Published Apr 04, 2004
If the 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
"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
Originally published April 05, 2004.
