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 Last year, I went looking for another old car to purchase, hoping to find a coupe or a sedan. I was interested in finding something that needs a little work—paint and maybe some mechanical attention—rather than a turn-key car. Nothing overly difficult, just within my areas of skill. I’ve forgotten a lot of my mechanics training over the years.
After reading through advertisements and then checking out the actual cars, I began to wonder what people were thinking when they composed the ads; “Completely original” appeals to me until I get to the next few sentences that include “New paint, upholstery, and Chevy crate engine.” Huh?
When the ad reads too good to be true, it probably is.
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Re: What They Meant: When Classified Ads Exaggerate
