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Old 08-22-2014, 10:27 AM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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I thought it would be funny to post car ads with descriptions that don't match the pictures ... not necessarily by mistake, just pure lies or embellishments.

For example, this was described in the ad as "-tan leather in 6/10 conditions"

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Old 08-22-2014, 10:41 AM
 
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"I've never been in a single car accident ..."
well, technically, just not with another car:

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Old 08-22-2014, 11:10 AM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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"the bumper needs to be re-attached along with some other minor work ..."

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Old 08-22-2014, 11:26 AM
 
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"low miles ... 153,000 ... $2500"
oops, so much for leverage in negotiation.

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Old 08-22-2014, 12:25 PM
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Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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This one is interesting:
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Old 08-22-2014, 01:39 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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'85 Monte Carlo "all stock"

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Old 08-23-2014, 01:51 AM
 
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"driver seat ... normal wear"

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Old 08-23-2014, 02:26 AM
 
Location: Orlando
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Old 08-23-2014, 10:38 AM
 
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"fair condition inside"

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Old 08-23-2014, 10:45 AM
 
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You have to remember the unwashed masses can't even wipe their butt properly, let alone be depended on to write an honest car ad.
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