More than you can afford pal......

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totally think of that F&F line whenever i get asked this. I know its been discussed in the past but not recently.


What do you say when someone asks you how much your car costs? My typical response is "its not for sale" but when hounded i tell them to look them up, i dont know what going rate is. Or lastly depending on my mood i tell them, no money down and the bank paid the rest.
but Never actually answer the question.

what do you guys say when a person (whomever or wherever) asks you how much your car is/was.
 
I get this all the time and I always tell them that 91 with 70k miles goes for $30k and a 2002 with $50k will costs $50k. Later they always ask what year is mine :).
 
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My folks always used "a bundle" in that situation. I have adopted that for questions about how much anything I have costs. It's "none of your damn business" more politely :)

Tom
 
I tell them Im not very sure about my car could be a little under 40. I also tell them these cars are some what touchable now. If you dont care about higher miles like a little over 100,000 you could pick up a 91 for under 20,000. The people Ive talked to always looked surprised. I figure that seems kind of high to them for a 91? Then I tell them well this car was close to 90,000 new. Then they are like ooooooh I see lol.
 
I paid around 38000 quatloos back in 99. (for you star trek fans) they usually back away slowly after that. :wink::biggrin:
 
I've literally in 3 years of ownership other than family members havent been asked that question, however one famous price point is how much would you sell it for? My answer is always nope I'm taking this one to the grave with me.
 
I usually tell people what I paid but then follow up that it will hold it's value better then a new car. A friend of my bought a used (almost new) Escalade last year for a bit more then I paid for my NSX. The interesting thing is I bet no one asks him how much he paid for his Caddi and in a few years it will be worth A LOT less then he paid for it. The NSX may actually be worth more.
 
nemo121 said:
+1. I bought my nsx only to impress myself, which always happens when walking to and from my ride. never gets old :cool:
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+1 exactly... well said

I tell em it cost less than a new one but worth more... *puzzled looks* :confused:
 
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I hate it when people ask me that ... always happens at gas stations for some reason while they are looking through the hatch. I always respond politely with, "I cant say a word because if my wife finds out I'll be living in it". :biggrin: Never went beyond that.
Funny thing is my wife found the car
 
next time someone asks,ask them back ,"what do you think its worth" ? then you have the option to say ,"close".
 
Some guy literally asked me this on the freeway. It was absurd. He rolled down his window and yelled it at me.

One of the few downsides to ownership. :smile:
 
synth19 said:
This is my standard line..... "Man, forgot how much I paid exactly it's been a few years! But I know you can get a 91 for around 25k or so."

Usually that works. I personally think it's usually in poor taste to ask someone how much you paid for your particular car.
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Agreed and that's what I usually say too...
 
I just tell them what they tend to go for these days after reminding them that it's been out of production for years now and is just a used car at this point.

Most of the time I've been asked this it was a pretty genuine question and not someone being a jackass.
 
I've had my 03 NSX for 1.5 months now. I sold my 350z, put a whole lot of $$ in addition to grab it. When they ask me I just say "I had to save and dream of ownership for over 15 years (that's when I first fell in love with it). They look at me and usually stop at that point. Some look surprised, others dumbfounded and others start guessing to which I just say "it's not something I like to talk about...I just want to enjoy the car I worked hard to own so I don't dwell on what I spent...defeats the purpose cause you start to think of more "responsible" use for the money and etc and that was never the point of saving the cash to buy it. One life, if you can afford something or work to get it and manage expenses while covering essential living expenses, and be comfortable, enjoy it. Oh I also add that you have the support of your life partner in there too...us married guys know how important that can be or things can go south real fast. I'm lucky as my wife encouraged me to go for it!
 
Mind you that we're both in our early 30s and my wife is more mature and understanding than most women I know in our age group. Key criteria to look for in your partner for all you single car aficionados out there.
 
It's a situational thing.

If I'm at a show or some place I can chat, I'll just tell them how it is.

If someone asks what I paid, and I have to throw a one-liner at a stop light (as in the movie or something), I usually do my best to look a bit sheepish and say "probably too much".

"What's it worth" --> "not enough anymore".

Although, "what? this hunk o' junk????" also works well to re-direct the question until the light turns.
 

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