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05-17-2008, 02:31 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,001
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On the "How Much Does Your Car Cost?" Question
On the "How much does your car cost?" question that we threaded a couple of weeks back, I had my ERA at a car show today and two late-teen girls were looking it over. I patiently explained what it was, how much fun it was to drive, etc. when one of them asked:
"How much did you pay for this?"
"Oh, I never tell," I replied.
"Really, c'mon tell us."
"No, I never tell."
"I bet it cost ten thousand dollars."
"Yes, you're right," I admitted.
"I knew it," she said.
Her friend then said to her "I think it might of cost more than that." But she was obviously not sure whether it did or not and the first girl was quite sure the car could be had for ten grand.  |
05-17-2008, 03:33 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Syracuse,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 228, Roush 342R, 457HP/428TQ, modified AOD
Posts: 1,378
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They weren't blonde by any chance were they? 
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Dave
Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem - Don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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05-17-2008, 04:17 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
Posts: 4,307
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The reason,....how deep are your pockets. 
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Regards,
Kevin
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05-17-2008, 05:47 PM
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Half-Ass Member
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROUSHAC
They weren't blonde by any chance were they? |
My secretary's favorite blonde joke (she is blonde, btw): Why did the blonde stare at the carton of orange juice? Because it said concentrate.  |
05-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
Posts: 2,156
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How can you tell when a blonde secratary has been using your computer?
There's "white-out" on the screen.
How can you tell when your partners blonde secratary has been using your computer?
There's writing on the white-out.
How can you tell when the blonde secratary from down the hall has been using your computer?
There's cheese in front of the mouse.
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The rest of the world can have their opinion about the United States just as soon as WE give it to them.
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05-18-2008, 04:52 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,687
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Blonde asking question: How much did you pay for this
My response: That is an interesting question, why do you ask
Anyone who asks usually has an ulterior motive, I prefer to find out what that is before I respond (could be a spy for my wife )............
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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05-18-2008, 05:08 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Montgomery,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd
Posts: 2,212
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Bill,
I'll remember this one - I like it. 
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Flip
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05-18-2008, 06:17 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
Posts: 2,678
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Bill-
That is pretty good.
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Replica is not a dirty word.
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
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05-18-2008, 06:38 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chaplin
Bill-
That is pretty good. |
Of course when I posted it Deb was sitting right next to me on the couch and laughed. She is also the one who told me "you are just so miserable working all those hours, you need to go out and buy another FPSB" 
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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05-18-2008, 07:38 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Toronto,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra International body Waltech frame
Posts: 311
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What did the blond say upon opening a box of Cheerios?
"....oh wow ...look donut seeds"
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MV
"A company that makes nothing but money is a poor company" - Henry Ford
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05-18-2008, 08:02 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
Posts: 2,156
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Why don't blondes make "Kool-Aid"?
Because they can't figure out how to fit two quarts of water into the little envelope.
Why don't blondes eat pickles?
They keep getting their heads stuck in the jar.
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The rest of the world can have their opinion about the United States just as soon as WE give it to them.
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05-18-2008, 06:31 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
Posts: 3,235
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When asked the dreaded question, I usually say,"I really don't,you see,reciepts can and will be used against you in divorce court."
I always shread receipts........I can give an educated guess and probably be within five grand, that's about as close as I can get......
If someone is really interested in a car, I give them a range, but if it's just some idiot prying, I ask them how much did they pay for their house??? or some other possesion, then they usually get the point and leave..........
David
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05-19-2008, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: New Fairfield, CT,
Posts: 13
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" I have no idea, it's my moms car"
The older you are, the stranger the look you get back.
At 50+ it works well.
(It works for the "Is it real" question too)
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Pat
FFR2302
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05-19-2008, 08:20 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Prince Frederick,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C 427 FE S.O. 484 cu in
Posts: 952
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I tell them "I don't know. It was a gift from my wife." |
09-10-2008, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Scotts Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2108
Posts: 1,882
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I like the "Mom's car" answer the best...
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Dangerous Doug
"You're kidding, right?"
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09-10-2008, 07:35 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R.U.C.C. with a 427FE, toploader
Posts: 1,435
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Naumoff
I tell them "I don't know. It was a gift from my wife." |
Dose your wife have a sister  .
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Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. 
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09-10-2008, 10:18 PM
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Beam Me Up Scottie
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Squantum (part of Quincy),
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1049 Titanium w/black stripes, 351W with Trick Flow Heads, Tremec 3550
Posts: 7,592
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When asked the "How much does it cost question", I usually reply
"That's between me and my check book".
Sometimes, if I have the small ignition key in my hand, I show them the key and say "I traded one BIG check for this small key."
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Warren
'Liberals are maggots upon the life of this planet and need to get off at the next rotation.' (Jamo 2008)
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09-10-2008, 10:25 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SF Bay Area,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1019
Posts: 1,657
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I usually tell them, "An SPF roller goes for about $35k, and then any amount can be spent on drive train and everything."
But I really like the other more creative answers - "my mom's car!" Gotta luv it!
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09-10-2008, 11:04 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: S.F.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 1474: 482 CI stroked tunnel port 427 with dual quads.
Posts: 237
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Randy,
According to Dennis at Dynamic Auto West SPF rollers are now about $43k. The weak US dollar surely hasn't helped!
I'll have to try the " I have no idea, it's my moms car" line in the future.
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"Some things just get meaner as they get older"
.....Gumball Rally :-)
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09-12-2008, 12:07 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Rolla,
MO
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, PE 514
Posts: 134
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Greetings!
I get the sense that instead of just enjoying the car, people want to be impressed by how much cash they might be looking at sitting there.
Fortunately, there don't seem to be that many of this type.
Bryon
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