The writeup noted that Imani is a “she,” so the “sir” salutation and the PMY description are two strikes even before you uncorked the final 100 mph fastball of how ugly that particular Fiat is. And I thought the Maxi-sized Minis were bad.

“I can’t afford to pay for a $100 bus ticket every break.”

RE: #2: I think everyone is ok with a “racing incident” if it occurs but dodging vehicles cutting across an active racing surface with no warning is not part of what they signed up for.

Whether or not blue Miata saw the wrecker rolling or not, there clearly was not the time window they thought existed - and with three cars all piling into that turn whoever told the wrecker to go really screwed it up.

No one should drop their list just to get people to the doorstep if the asking price is fair.

To be honest, I will usually ask if they are flexible in price before meeting.  Of course I dont lead off with that on the first text.  But I usually have to drive upwards of 3 to 4 hours to look at cars and want to make sure they are worth my time.

Not always true... I buy a few cars in different countries where travelling to see them first just isn’t viable, so a little polite haggle comes in to play. Last three purchases done like this...

That’s a pretty specific anecdote upon which to hoist your petard, but if I’m car shopping, I want to know if the seller is going to be negotiable or not. Remember that you’re just as much an asshole if somebody finds something uncouth with the sale and you refuse to budge on it. Don’t tell me that you haven’t…

I dunno; at $14k I’d expect a little wiggle room...it’s possible somebody wants to know if the price is negotiable.  If it’s not, just say that you’re not interested; OP didn’t really need to give the prospective buyer a lecture on how to find a used car.  Just say it’s a fixed price and move on.

People who have a different life than you?  I don’t know, seems odd to comment on what is clearly a joke comment to get upset, while also disclosing that none of the above really even applies to you. 

Kids these days are so funny. Sit and burn all weekend, don’t say anything because, like, eye contact and stuff, then lecture-blog about it Monday.

Not in Texas. Not with grackles.

Be careful. Shade often means bird poop.

I believe this time, it was... Busch-league nonsense.

If you are willing to put in some sweat equity this could be a pretty good deal for a cheap but fun daily. Parking brakes are simple (if a bit frustrating to work on) and there’s no way it’s more than $50 in parts. You should be able to get a set of decent tires for $400. Negotiate the seller down to $2,600 and call…

Hatchbacks are the ideal vehicle.

The best part is when she fell through the ceiling. 

This guy knows how to persuade people who may see value in a vehicle like the Escalade. You have to insult them AND the vehicle, which almost always disarms the person and invites them into conversation. Any other approach, such as trying to see the other person’s perspective, gets you nowhere. Shut that crap down,…

So what’s the story with the 500SEC that’s in like 30 percent of the pictures? Not that it’s not a sweet ride, but...? 

It’s never been an SUV, period.