The key to understanding this is simple:
"It's in fantastic shape". the audible statement made by the seller
"It's in fantastic shape (for a 30 year old car)". the real story
Jim
Jon Lind wrote:
> Isn't it amazing how this happens? I went and looked at a car that I was
> told was in "quite nice" shape. I get there to find a 1980 B that was
> leaking coolant all over the place. They scramble to get the top radiator
> hose working enough to get by, but in the meantime the seller is sitting
> there telling me how good the body is (rusted through in several locations)
> and how good the interior is (all the metal is rusting, the seat covers have
> holes in them, the carpet is shredded, etc.) What motivates people? It's
> one thing to lie on the phone, but she was standing right there! Amazing!
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