Evaluating a car on the number of scent trees hanging from the rear view mirror

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/06/2018 at 14:39 • Filed to: found on montana craigslist

My instincts say to stay away from any car that has more than one scent tree. Now three scent trees fully out of their packaging tells me to run away, very very fast. They are all black ice scent, why not throw a different scent in there like vanilla or pine?

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I rather like the interior of the CC.

Your choices are:

VW CC:

DISCUSSION (23)

MGS315 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 14:51

That’s some heavy lifting from that mirror.

Clumsy git who valeted my Alfa recently managed to break my rear view mirror off trying to put a complimentary freshener on even after I’d asked for them to not bother.

Surprisingly hard to find a decent way to stick them back on..

Chuckles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 14:52

I think some people just never throw away the old one once it stops having a scent. Hopefully it doesn't need more than one at a time.

functionoverfashion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 14:56

It’s a red flag for me, but not a total dealbreaker.

facw > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 14:56

Scented trees:

0: Possibly a normal sane person.

1: Tacky, but probably cares about their car interior

2: This person somehow actually thinks these things smell good, or maybe just really wants to get their money’s worth out of the old one before they toss it.

3: Someone has pooped and/or vomited in this car recently

4: Mold and/or decaying corpse

5+: Stay far, far, away...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > facw
11/06/2018 at 15:02

Thank you for this careful consideration on this important topic.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:11

They are all black ice scent

They’re there to enhance the natural dark chill of black VW with tan interior. D ark chill ^ (1 +3) = pretty much the maximum allowable dose of dark chill.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:14

Why use scent trees when you can use this high quality Chinese made dehumidifier AND aromatherapy diffuser fr only $13.99!

http://a.co/d/81R9wJI

Kinja'd!!!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/06/2018 at 15:16

I was thinking more dank chill.

Urambo Tauro > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:16

Most likely covering up a scent, smoker or otherwise. So instead of having one scent to deodorize, there ’ll be two (at least) . Funky!

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:18

0: Car is in contention

1+: nope, moving on.

Scent trees simply are not used by people who take care of their vehicles. Things people try to cover up with scent trees:

Cigarette/vape smoke (yes, vape smoke smells): not buying it

Pet smell: wash your car regularly, vacuum it, and it’s not an issue. If it’s that pervasive then you haven’t taken care of the car, it’s not your dog’s fault, not buying it.

BO: doesn’t leave a car once it comes in, haven’t you ever seen Seinfeld? Not buying it.

Mildew smell: other issues at play, not buying it.

Trash/general nastiness: didn’t take care of the car, you can’t get the smell of 3 week old protein shake out of a car, not buying it.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > MGS315
11/06/2018 at 15:20

Once the mirror started falling off my Subaru, I ended up reattaching it with epoxy, about once every year or so...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/06/2018 at 15:21

I’d get get a glade and an adapter to run the 110v glade air freshener .

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:22

That too. Although for full synergy to accentuate dankness you need a vanilla or leather one in the mix.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > facw
11/06/2018 at 15:28

Yes. But 2 or more could also just be lazy and/or smokers. Which again, run away.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
11/06/2018 at 15:35

I did a PPO for a friend this summer and the truck in contention had a tree for obvious reason #1, had been a smoker’s. Made sure he knew that, wasn’t a problem for him but easily could have been. Actually, spotting a couple of small burns and catching a tiny hint of tobacco was a relief because it was a full explanation for the tree and I didn’t have to wonder.

vicali > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:47

Good condition.

Well built design.

4 good summer tires and 2 brand new winter tires.

pass.

Tapas > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 15:52
1

Why carry sc en ted fake trees when you can have the real thing?!

Go to Lowe’s Depot or something and get yourself a pine 2x4!

Poor_Sh > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 16:03
1

Saw one in a convertible on a nice day with the top down...

syntax-check demands a 5 seater honda element > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/06/2018 at 16:13
0

won’t this leave a layer of oil on your console?

And to OP I just assume they came in a three pack when they bought them.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 18:22
1

From a car my friend actually bought. The stack was about an inch thick.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/06/2018 at 18:31
0

Pretty suspicious, but a VW with a leak is merely a feature.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/07/2018 at 04:55
0

smoker?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
11/07/2018 at 11:40
0

I really really like the CC. I test drove a 2013 with the 2.0T and manual a few years back. It was used with about 20k on it and a clutch replacement in the vehicle history. The dealer had it priced as if it was pristine, but I was little worried it had been abused and tried negotiating based on that. The salesman wouldn’t budge until he called back offering over $1000 off two days after I bought my Forester.