Wow! I've Never Seen Such Blatant Honesty By A Car Dealer Before! - PIC
02-03-21, 05:08 PM
#61
Driver School Candidate
The listing is still on their website.
02-03-21, 05:13 PM
#62
Pole Position
As far as your "cart and horse reversed" statement...are you saying a chemical addition causes the self-loathing as opposed to the other way around?
02-03-21, 05:26 PM
#64
Intermediate
I'm saying that addiction is not caused by self-loathing. though being addicted could bring it on.
02-03-21, 06:19 PM
#65
Lexus Champion
02-03-21, 07:13 PM
#66
Lexus Fanatic
02-03-21, 08:17 PM
#67
Lexus Fanatic
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02-03-21, 08:19 PM
#68
Lexus Fanatic
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02-03-21, 08:40 PM
#69
Intermediate
02-03-21, 09:04 PM
#70
Lexus Fanatic
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ok folks back on topic - sidebar posts deleted
02-04-21, 06:47 AM
#71
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Smokers
We wouldn't buy a used car from a smoker for two reasons. First, smoking is reckless behavior. Second, it suggests the owner might be reckless with regards to repair and maintenance.
Even more important, there's the stink. Even if the smell is only faint, you might want to walk away. First of all, the owner probably left the windows open for a week before selling it, and probably emptied a 55-gallon drum of Febreze on the upholstery. That's as good as it's ever going to smell. It will only get worse once you roll up the windows and take it home. And the smell will never, ever go away — a bitter reality that's true for any strong odor. And, over time, the smell of cigarettes will permeate everything you own that travels with you in your car: your clothes, your gym bag … even the apps on your iPhone.
Look for the telltale signs of burn holes in the upholstery, evidence of cigarettes extinguished in the ashtray and the scent of English Leather cologne being used to mask the smell.
By the way, if you're a smoker, buying a car that's been used by a smoker is a chance to get a good deal. Most non-smokers won't want it, and what do you care if you burn another hole in the upholstery?
https://www.cartalk.com/content/top-...t-buy-used-car
We wouldn't buy a used car from a smoker for two reasons. First, smoking is reckless behavior. Second, it suggests the owner might be reckless with regards to repair and maintenance.
Even more important, there's the stink. Even if the smell is only faint, you might want to walk away. First of all, the owner probably left the windows open for a week before selling it, and probably emptied a 55-gallon drum of Febreze on the upholstery. That's as good as it's ever going to smell. It will only get worse once you roll up the windows and take it home. And the smell will never, ever go away — a bitter reality that's true for any strong odor. And, over time, the smell of cigarettes will permeate everything you own that travels with you in your car: your clothes, your gym bag … even the apps on your iPhone.
Look for the telltale signs of burn holes in the upholstery, evidence of cigarettes extinguished in the ashtray and the scent of English Leather cologne being used to mask the smell.
By the way, if you're a smoker, buying a car that's been used by a smoker is a chance to get a good deal. Most non-smokers won't want it, and what do you care if you burn another hole in the upholstery?
https://www.cartalk.com/content/top-...t-buy-used-car
02-04-21, 07:33 AM
#72
Lexus Fanatic
To me, cars are a dime a dozen. Theres just no reason to buy a smokers car when down the road there will be many other cars you can buy that aren't smokers cars.
02-04-21, 07:38 AM
#73
Lexus Fanatic
Mercedes S-Class are considerably more than a dime a dozen LOL.
In principle, I agree, but LCs may not be particularly easy to find....which seems to be what the OP wants.
Theres just no reason to buy a smokers car when down the road there will be many other cars you can buy that aren't smokers cars.
Last edited by mmarshall; 02-04-21 at 11:26 AM.
02-04-21, 08:13 AM
#74
Lexus Fanatic
