"How much did you pay for that?"

[rustyBob]

what makes your cars so darn special that a simple question like that causes you to be such a**holes.....answer the question and dont be such a punk about it....people ask me all the time "is it real" or "whats one of those cost ?"...and i always give an answer that dosent make me sound like i'm so much better than they are because i have something the dont have.....dont be such punks and answer the question truthfuly....you might make a friend or a prospective customer for your particular make of car....think about it...

[aa909]

Originally Posted by rustyBob

what makes your cars so darn special that a simple question like that causes you to be such a**holes.....answer the question and dont be such a punk about it....people ask me all the time "is it real" or "whats one of those cost ?"...and i always give an answer that dosent make me sound like i'm so much better than they are because i have something the dont have.....dont be such punks and answer the question truthfuly....you might make a friend or a prospective customer for your particular make of car....think about it...

Hey rusty take a chill pill. You seem like a real hot head but I'll try to reply with some decorum. The way I was raised its impolite and nosy to ask someone that you dont know how much they make, how much their jewelry costs, how much they paid for their house, cars, watch etc etc. If you're interested in those things you can find out on your own by asking subtle questions without getting in someone's personal business. This has nothing to do with being better than anyone, I guess some people are more private than others.

Thanks for calling me an a$$hole though, you're an excellent member of the club cobra community

[Dwight]

I tell them they can buy one for $20,000 to $130,000 depend on what they want.
Most don't know what a real one or fake cost, they just curious. Most are very surprised you can buy one for $40,000. I think they watch to much Barret Jackson TV.
If they ask how much for mine then I add about $5K to what I think it's worth.
There was a guy with a hot rod at a car show and someone asked what he wanted for it. It was not for sale but he gave the guy a price of $10,000 more than he really wanted. The guy wrote him a check and drove off into the sunset. You never know!
Dwight

[tcrist]

It has nothing to do with anyone's car being so special. I guess it really depends on how you were raised.

I was raised that how much I make or how much I spend is no ones business but my accountant, my better half and me.

It really depends on why they are asking. Are they interested in building/buying one or are they just nosey?

[littlewave]

Good answer.

Originally Posted by tcrist

It has nothing to do with anyone's car being so special. I guess it really depends on how you were raised.

I was raised that how much I make or how much I spend is no ones business but my accountant, my better half and me.

It really depends on why they are asking. Are they interested in building/buying one or are they just nosey?

[flaflier]

I just tell them a little less than the real one, because it's the same except for the body.. then they ask what a real one goes for, which I quote at 1.5M...

[sspano01]

i've had a few people ask me. seems odd, i wouldn't ask someone. i basically say what dwight said. anywhere for 20k to over 100k for replica.

[jhv48]

Sorry guys, but I side with rustyBob on this one. Why be such a dick about it?

I get the "real/kit car" question all the time. My answer? Not real It's a kit!

When asked about the cost, I tell them what it cost to build it.

Why the drama? It is what it is. A kit! No matter what you might wish it to be, it is still a replica of a 1960's legend. It ain't an original! Learn to live with it!

Just answer their questions truthfully.

[JLip]

I always tell them "I'm not sure what the cost was, my wife had it shipped from South Africa and gave it to me for my Birthday" but I did hear that used one sold at a car auction for over $1.5mil. Let them do the homework! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CoolCarl]

I'm with bob on this one.

[mreid]

I say, " A lot cheaper if you build it yourself like I did." If they ask, well how much was that, then I tell them. It does seem like a bizarre question until you accept that most people don't mean any harm by it, are looking to make conversation, and are usually decent people.

By the way, for all or you who agree with crustybob, are you agreeing with his message that it is public knowledge, so share or are you agreeing with the crappy and insulting way he delivered it?

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by mreid

I say, " A lot cheaper if you build it yourself like I did." If they ask, well how much was that, then I tell them. It does seem like a bizarre question until you accept that most people don't mean any harm by it, are looking to make conversation, and are usually decent people.

Could not agree more. If you've really taken the time to research a kit before you've purchased, then you're bound to ask this question yourself once you've found an owner who has built to the level of your liking. It's all about how you ask, I guess.

"I'm actually looking to build a roadster myself. If you don't mind, could I ask how much you got in to it?" Not offensive to me.

The next person you meet could be the next person who changes the rest of your life. Hopefully for the better.

[DAVID GAGNARD]

I'm actually looking to build a roadster myself. If you don't mind, could I ask how much you got in to it?" Not offensive to me.

People that ask in that way deserve a fair answer and I give them one.....it's the know-it-alls at car shows that with a 1/2 dozen buddies in tow, come by and out of the blue ask:"hey, how much did that thing cost ya???" that gripe my butt.......
To those jerks I have a number of answers I use, depending on the situation...

Don't know, it's my wife's car,she paid for it.....
Don't know, my wife bought it for me......
A lot more than you make in a year......
Why would you ask such a personal question to a total stranger???
Are I just tell them about 4 times what the actual cost was/is....

All depends on the person/situation as to how to answer that question...

David

[Wbulk]

I think there are some that are evaluating if it's a hobby they want to pursue. The interest starts somewhere. I don't think it's a big deal at all. I remember being taught that to, but I think we were taught a lot of things over the years that are not valid today with all the information available.

[rokfor]

I'm with Bob.

If they show interest, I'll tell them whatever they want to know about the car.

Rob

[BAsque1]

Well I have two answers depending on the idiot who asks:
1. More than you make in 10 years!!
2. I really don't know my accountant sent them the check, I did not have to ask otherwise I could not afford it. How is it in gas mileage? this is the best, aaaah a couple of gold ingots per trip...they do't know what to say
No one with any degree of common sense or courtesy asks these questions.
Basque1
PS
"Well after trading in my 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago I had to give them another $25K"

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by BAsque1

Well I have two answers depending on the idiot who asks:
1. More than you make in 10 years!!
2. I really don't know my accountant sent them the check, I did not have to ask otherwise I could not afford it. How is it in gas mileage? this is the best, aaaah a couple of gold ingots per trip...they do't know what to say
No one with any degree of common sense or courtesy asks these questions.
Basque1
PS
"Well after trading in my 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago I had to give them another $25K"

too bad you're such a jackazz, the poor guy will walk away thinking most cobra owners are pricks like you

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

too bad you're such a jackazz, the poor guy will walk away thinking most cobra owners are pricks like you

Now Al, aren't you being just a tad bit rough?

[BAsque1]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Now Al, aren't you being just a tad bit rough?

Pat:
thanks for your comment, I guess Al is a wee bit thin skin
Basque1

[BAsque1]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

too bad you're such a jackazz, the poor guy will walk away thinking most cobra owners are pricks like you

You know AL people like you should not be in these forums, with some many nice people here you have to tarnish it with insults. You just sound like the idiot who asks how much I paid---This is in fact a very rude question and no one's business, so to one rude idiot a rude answer. I will not lower myself to your level...I got better things to do.
Basque 1