Had an interesting experience the other week… Was walking past the open door of a small warehouse on my way home after work, and saw an older gentleman parking his 993GT. I actually had to google what a 993GT was… something like a 993GT2 ? – about 60 road going versions produced if I am not mistaken. Anyway, I walked in and introduced myself as any good p-car enthusiast would. Friendly 77 year old guy who appears to be an eccentric car nut with lots of cars (mostly p-cars I think, including a 996 cup car). Stood around talking cars for far too long as you can imagine.
Then, as I was leaving he asked if I wanted to sell my car. I responded with a ‘hmmm… hadn’t really thought about it”… then ran out the door to pick the kids up from school (yeah, i was a bit late!!).
That question started some vague thoughts about contemplating thinking about possibly selling it (can you sense the hesitance?)… was just trying to be objective given that I just don’t drive my car anything like as much as it deserves at the moment, and haven’t for a while now. still don't know the answer.
So… the other evening I was walking past his warehouse again and he came out and asks “seriously, how much do you want for your car?”. I’m really not certain what my car is worth, nor whether I really do want to sell, but suggested he should just come over and at least have a look at it anyway (about 900m up the street) – after all, surely everyone like that enjoys standing around looking at and talking about cars?
His response was that he doesn’t have time to stand around talking about cars that don’t have a potential deal at the end of it!!
Is it just me, or is that just a bit odd?!? don't think i have met any car enthusiast who doesn't want any opportunity to look at another car and talk about it...
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