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Old 07-14-2014 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ny991
I tell them it's about two years of tuition at a good college that I didn't have to pay because I have no kids.
Oh....I need to remember this one - best one yet!!
Old 07-14-2014 | 01:49 PM
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I just tell people I am driving it to keep the car fresh and battery charged up for my buddy while he's away..what else can they say then?

No harm, no foul and minimizes the chance of the occasional snarky comment that can lead to no good ending with strangers who may seem nice initially but then suddenly turn on you .

If they persist, I just say I am not into cars ....Porsches in particular.
Old 07-14-2014 | 02:33 PM
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If I'm asked how much the car cost, I reply with a sickly drooling leer - "Dunno, I stole it an hour ago. Would you like a ride ?"
Old 07-14-2014 | 02:47 PM
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"I don't know, my wife paid for it." The subject should change after that.
Old 07-14-2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 4pete
Oh....I need to remember this one - best one yet!!
You can also say, if you're not divorced, that it is the money you saved by keeping the original wife!
Old 07-14-2014 | 03:02 PM
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I just say..................Beats me! I buy in bulk.
Old 07-14-2014 | 03:04 PM
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I just tell them that I got a really good deal and leave it at that.
Old 07-14-2014 | 03:05 PM
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If they ask me how I can afford it, I reply "years of hard work and good choices."

Really, it's none of their business!
Old 07-14-2014 | 05:24 PM
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I lean in close and whisper "Shhh, I stole it".
Old 07-14-2014 | 05:54 PM
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As the owner of numerous high line cars, including 6 Ferrari's and 4 Porsche's over the last 3 decades, I have been asked the "how much" question many times. My response has always been, let me know if you're looking for one and I can hook you up with a good one for sale. Unless they are really looking to buy one, that always brings a moment of silence and a change of subject.
Old 07-14-2014 | 06:38 PM
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I just say the dealership was running a one day special and I leased it for $290 a month
Old 07-14-2014 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
I really don't encounter people asking me how much my **** costs.
^^^^^^^^^^
Old 07-14-2014 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by parkerfe
As the owner of numerous high line cars, including 6 Ferrari's and 4 Porsche's over the last 3 decades, I have been asked the "how much" question many times. My response has always been, let me know if you're looking for one and I can hook you up with a good one for sale. Unless they are really looking to buy one, that always brings a moment of silence and a change of subject.
I like this answer!
Old 07-14-2014 | 07:31 PM
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Funny this topic comes up at this time..............

Last week an acquaintance reminded me that when he asked me that question after I bought my new 87 911, I told him that...... "it was the college tuition of my first born and his brother".

We have no children
Old 07-14-2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by freeman
Funny this topic comes up at this time..............

Last week an acquaintance reminded me that when he asked me that question after I bought my new 87 911, I told him that...... "it was the college tuition of my first born and his brother".

We have no children
I really like this one modified "It was college tuition for my son's brother & sister"

My only graduates 2015...


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