"How Much Was That".. How do you answer?
07-17-2014, 06:54 PM
#91
You guys are kidding yourselves. No one really looks at these cars. You can't tell a new one from a ten year old. Besides there are so many around. Keep in mind 30,000 of these suckers are built every year and 70% of all 911's are still on the road. So really, is this car special?
07-17-2014, 07:21 PM
#92
Every time I've been asked, the motive was negative (jealous, critical).
I like to qualify them with something like:
(a) "How much do you want it to be?" - daft for daft
(b) "Take a guess" - the well intentioned will actually try to calculate an estimate. The basher will show his as* with a snide "50 bucks" or "2 mil".
I like to qualify them with something like:
(a) "How much do you want it to be?" - daft for daft
(b) "Take a guess" - the well intentioned will actually try to calculate an estimate. The basher will show his as* with a snide "50 bucks" or "2 mil".
07-18-2014, 09:12 AM
#93
Rennlist Member
Every situation calls for a slightly different approach:
1. If it is someone I know or trust is asking out of genuine curiosity, I tell them. These are people that know how to look it up on-line anyway.
2. If it is someone I don't know, I just say, "A lot!" with a smile and they always let it go.
3. If, for example, there are a couple of guys hanging out in front of a store when I arrive and yell, "OMG IS THAT CAR LIKE EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!?!?!?", I just smile and say, "At least!" - which usually elicits a very favorable response. I have to frequent that store. I have to leave my car unattended while I'm inside. I'm not giving anyone a reason to hate on me.
1. If it is someone I know or trust is asking out of genuine curiosity, I tell them. These are people that know how to look it up on-line anyway.
2. If it is someone I don't know, I just say, "A lot!" with a smile and they always let it go.
3. If, for example, there are a couple of guys hanging out in front of a store when I arrive and yell, "OMG IS THAT CAR LIKE EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!?!?!?", I just smile and say, "At least!" - which usually elicits a very favorable response. I have to frequent that store. I have to leave my car unattended while I'm inside. I'm not giving anyone a reason to hate on me.
07-20-2014, 08:19 AM
#98
Instructor
Gangster movie connotation and everything. 
