"How much did you pay for that?"

[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