Real meaning of language in used car ads:
Sacrifice Car was once set on fire.
Runs like a top Car wobbles when it comes to a stop.
New Alternator, clutch, starter, tires, brakes and shocks Car Needs engine.
New engine Car needs alternator, clutch, starter, tires brakes and shocks.
No dents, rust, dings Car does not run.
Needs tune-up Without tune-up, car won't run far enough to reveal what else it needs.
Spotless interior Upholstery is plaid.
Gleaming exterior Car has been washed.
Very clean Dead french fies have been removed from the rear floor.
Runs great Often starts.
Runs good Sometimes starts.
Runs Has been known to start.
A classic No replacement parts are available.
Rare Nobody bought cars like this even when they were new.
New tires Old tires blew when car was used in demolition derby.
Many new parts As soon as one part has been replaced, car has needed something else.
$500 firm. Seller needs that much to get out of town.
Low Maintenance Car has never had an oil change.
Must see. It would be too complicated to describe the car's condition in writing.
Great starter Car starts and dies.
Low miles Odometer has been replaced.
Mint There is a roll of life savers under the front seat.
Cherry There is a box of cough drops under the front seat.
One owner Owner has been unable to sell car.
Solid Doors, hood and trunk do not open.
All original Nothing that broke has been repaired.
Very sound condition AM/FM cassette player works.
Sound condition Radio portion of AM/FM cassette player works.
Luxurious Dashboard is covered with fur.
Clearance! Springs sag.
Like-new cond. A condenser in the car radio has been replaced recently.
Minor problems Under-age driver drove car into six lamp posts.
Little rust Only the bottom half of car is rusty.
Some rust Part of roof is not rusty.
No rust Body is made of fiberglass. Most of that is cracked.
Loaded Car has oil and gas.
Fully loaded Car has oil, gas, and windshield washer fluid.
Really loaded Car has oil, gas, windshield washer fluid and a six-pack of Mello-Yellow.
