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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

87.0. "Glossary of terms" by THATIS::LINDLEY (Strewth mate.....) Tue Mar 01 1988 12:57

    I thought it would be useful to start a glossary of the terms used
    when selling second hand cars, for the benefit of those looking
    to buy one. You know the sort of thing.......
    
    FSH - Forged Service History
    Nice condition for year - Awful condition
    New tyres - Had two dodgy remoulds 18 months ago
    Reliable - Always breaks down
    Genuine reason for sale - I cant stand this car any more
    Would suit enthusiast - A total wreck
    Genuine 30,000 miles - (also another genuine 55,000 miles)
    
    etc etc
    
    Can anyone else add to the list ?
    
    
                 John

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
87.8	Back to the glossary now. 8^)	SUBURB::POWELLM	Nostalgia isn't what it used to be!	`Fri Jul 10 1992 14:23`	7
	Enthusiast maintained -- Every nut burred over! One of my favourites that one. Malcolm.
87.9		CALS::THACKERAY		`Fri Jul 10 1992 19:31`	7
	Nice condition==> A shabby wreck Good runner==> Downhill, that is... Only one owner==> Been trying to sell this junker for 2 years MOT'ed==> And failed, but my brother knows this geezer... Ray==> Good runner
87.10		SUBURB::TAFF::Wob	Robert Screene, UK Finance EUC	`Tue Jul 14 1992 12:58`	7
	Needs no maintainance == Every part worn out and about to fail. Peppy performance == Goes great downhill with a tail wind. Recently overhauled with a new turbocharger == Faster in all gears. Rob. 8-)