The Truth Behind Craigslist Ads...

Kinja'd!!! "camaroboy68ss" (camaroboy68ss)
12/02/2014 at 00:38 • Filed to: HUMOR

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Found this list !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! that explains what the seller is really trying to say about their car for sale.

If The Ad Reads . . . It Really Means

Rough condition: Too bad to lie about

Parts car: Beyond repair

Clean: Homeless dude at 5th and Main did the windows

Immaculate: Recently washed

Concours: Recently waxed

Good transportation: It's ugly

Engine quiet: Uses 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

Engine blueprinted: I don't know what it means either

Excellent gas mileage: It's slow

Low miles: The odometer was turned back

One owner: Can't give it away

Sure to appreciate: That's why I'm selling it

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 lake

Ran when stored: Won't start

Never apart: Bolts too rounded to loosen

Solid as a rock: Rusted solid

. . .or best offer: I'm guessing here

Restored, with 0 miles: Won't start

Faster than a 'vette: A Chevette

Restored, with 2 miles: Won't stay running

Older restoration: First owner washed it

Good investment: Can't be worth much less

No time to restore it: Can't obtain parts

90% complete: You do the other 90%

95% complete: Other 5% doesn't exist

One owner: Hertz

Great enthusiasts car: I'm looking for a sucker

Good tires: And that's all

House forces sale: Neighbors complaining

Trades considered: I'm desperate

Other interests conflict: Spouse's ultimatum: "Either that #!!@&## thing goes or I go!"


DISCUSSION (4)


Kinja'd!!!  V8 Rustler > camaroboy68ss
12/02/2014 at 01:02

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The 90s called - they want their website back.


Kinja'd!!! Decay buys too many beaters > camaroboy68ss
12/02/2014 at 01:12

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No Title: Don't ask any questions...


Kinja'd!!! gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > camaroboy68ss
12/02/2014 at 06:41

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All original : As far as I know, I'm the 3rd owner and don't have any documentation except the title and owners manual.


Kinja'd!!! JerseyJoey > camaroboy68ss
12/02/2014 at 10:19

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Nice. I think this is pretty accurate.