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Title: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 09, 2009, 01:00:37 PM
If he thinks he's gettin a 100 grand for this old Mercedes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Owner-is-Christs-Grandson-90-Generation_W0QQitemZ290329484935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4398fc5e87&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-1%7C39%3A1
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 09, 2009, 01:19:04 PM
LMAO!  I'd call him a freak but he's got about the same chance of his story being true as any of the rest of it and look how many people drink that wine-flavored kool-aid.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Palehorse on July 09, 2009, 01:33:41 PM
 :biggrin:

Watch out now boys!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 09, 2009, 01:42:32 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on July 09, 2009, 01:33:41 PM
:biggrin:

Watch out now boys!  :rolleyes:

Lightning?   :eek:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Palehorse on July 09, 2009, 01:47:13 PM
Chain Lightening!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Anne on July 09, 2009, 01:58:26 PM
Well, maybe one of those suckers who are born every minute will buy it. I have never seen a car worth that much money.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 09, 2009, 02:02:08 PM
Quote from: Anne on July 09, 2009, 01:58:26 PM
Well, maybe one of those suckers who are born every minute will buy it. I have never seen a car worth that much money.

I have, this morning at Goodwill. A Bentley convertible. No joke. You know times are bad when there is a Bentley at the Goodwill...
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 09, 2009, 02:06:06 PM
I stuck it on my watch list just out of curiosity.  That is unreal.... :o
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 09, 2009, 02:12:08 PM
Quote from: Anne on July 09, 2009, 01:58:26 PM
I have never seen a car worth that much money.

This one costs $1.6 million:

(http://www.3dm3.com/tutorials/bugatti_veyron/bugatti_veyron_preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 09, 2009, 02:18:55 PM
Quote from: me on July 09, 2009, 02:06:06 PM
I stuck it on my watch list just out of curiosity.  That is unreal.... :o

I had to resist the temptation not to. Let us know where it ends.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 09, 2009, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on July 09, 2009, 02:18:55 PM
I had to resist the temptation not to. Let us know where it ends.
Will do... :yes:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Anne on July 09, 2009, 02:38:08 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 09, 2009, 02:12:08 PM
This one costs $1.6 million:

(http://www.3dm3.com/tutorials/bugatti_veyron/bugatti_veyron_preview.jpg)

It may cost that much but it sure isn't worth that much to me.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 09, 2009, 02:38:13 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 09, 2009, 02:12:08 PM
This one costs $1.6 million:

(http://www.3dm3.com/tutorials/bugatti_veyron/bugatti_veyron_preview.jpg)
That would take some tight corners for sure... :biggrin:  Better come with hot and cold running butlers and to your door mechanics for that kind of price too.  (I would have said hot and cold running maids but I'd prefer butlers) :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: LOsborne on July 09, 2009, 06:57:06 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on July 09, 2009, 01:00:37 PM
If he thinks he's gettin a 100 grand for this old Mercedes
Especially since he is offering it without a warranty!
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 10, 2009, 09:33:55 AM
Quote from: Anne on July 09, 2009, 02:38:08 PM
It may cost that much but it sure isn't worth that much to me.

And most people obviously share your sentiment.  As far as I know, there are fewer than 80 of them in the world and only four in the U.S.  Leno owns one of them and interestingly, one of them is owned by Tim Durham of Obsidian Partners and is right here in Indy!  Don't know about the other two...

So knowing what one costs, how bad would this piss you off?

(http://px6.streetfire.net/0001/91/86/1031968_600.jpg)
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 10, 2009, 09:53:29 AM
As long as it's not mine....doesn't piss me off at all.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 13, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
The auction is over:
   
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290329484935&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
   

   
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 13, 2009, 05:39:12 PM
with Zero bids?? whoda thunk it?
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 13, 2009, 06:09:41 PM
Ya, really....I was going to bid but it slipped my mind.... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 16, 2009, 12:07:12 AM
For those of you who missed out on this you now have another chance at it.... :biggrin:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290329484935&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Now don't all rush to get there at once and jam the site up.... :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 16, 2009, 12:09:51 AM
I just read the description on the thing..... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 16, 2009, 08:22:08 AM
Quote from: me on July 16, 2009, 12:09:51 AM
I just read the description on the thing..... :rolleyes:

I love that the license plate says "BRAIN" He must keep it on his bumper cause there aint one in his head.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 16, 2009, 09:03:00 AM
Quote from: Gryphon on July 16, 2009, 08:22:08 AM
I love that the license plate says "BRAIN" He must keep it on his bumper cause there aint one in his head.
After reading that description I think you're probably right.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 09:58:19 AM
Can anyone tell me why a millionaire would be looking for a car on ebay?
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 10:08:56 AM
Quote from: pariann on July 16, 2009, 09:58:19 AM
Can anyone tell me why a millionaire would be looking for a car on ebay?

The same reason anyone else would?
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 10:12:45 AM
A car though?  If I were a millionaire....sure I'd want to save a buck or two and get a good deal...but I wouldn't start on ebay bidding on a car I couldn't test drive.   You don't get anywhere near the product until you've paid for it.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 16, 2009, 10:31:31 AM
for heaven's sake, its Christ's grandsons car!! Jesus will forever be your copilot! No need for a test drive!  :angel:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 10:34:41 AM
Depends on what they're looking for...a couple of months ago, Carroll Shelby had his own Mustang Cobra GT listed...I'm thinking whoever bought it had to have a lot of money.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 10:58:51 AM
Quote from: Gryphon on July 16, 2009, 10:31:31 AM
for heaven's sake, its Christ's grandsons car!! Jesus will forever be your copilot! No need for a test drive!  :angel:
but is he also going to be my auto mechanic??
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 11:04:12 AM
Found it...a 1968 Shelby EXP500 CSS Black Hornet from Carroll Shelby's personal collection. (http://wot.motortrend.com/6336086/auctions/shelby-exp500-css-black-hornet-to-be-auctioned-for-charity/index.html)  Starting bid was also $100,000.00.  I'm thinking that between this and geebuz's Benz, I'm driving the 'stang.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Gryphon on July 16, 2009, 11:47:51 AM
Quote from: pariann on July 16, 2009, 10:58:51 AM
but is he also going to be my auto mechanic??

no need for one when your engine is running on full synthetic holy oil.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 12:01:13 PM
There is more that can go wrong than just the engine.  Holy oil isn't going to take care of those things.  No thank you.....buying a car off of ebay, or a house, or a camper, or a boat,  Big ticket items....not a very wise plan.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 12:33:33 PM
I don't agree but certainly you have to do your due diligence.  I once sold a baby grand piano on eBay to someone in Connecticut.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 16, 2009, 12:45:47 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 11:04:12 AM
Found it...a 1968 Shelby EXP500 CSS Black Hornet from Carroll Shelby's personal collection. (http://wot.motortrend.com/6336086/auctions/shelby-exp500-css-black-hornet-to-be-auctioned-for-charity/index.html)  Starting bid was also $100,000.00.  I'm thinking that between this and geebuz's Benz, I'm driving the 'stang.
Me too.  That is a sharp looking car.   :yes:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 16, 2009, 12:49:36 PM
Quote from: pariann on July 16, 2009, 12:01:13 PM
There is more that can go wrong than just the engine.  Holy oil isn't going to take care of those things.  No thank you.....buying a car off of ebay, or a house, or a camper, or a boat,  Big ticket items....not a very wise plan.
A friend of ours sold his boat for $10k to a guy from Texas who was more than happy to pay that and come to Indiana to get it because he said the same boat would have cost him twice that in Texas.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 01:01:02 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 12:33:33 PM
I don't agree but certainly you have to do your due diligence.  I once sold a baby grand piano on eBay to someone in Connecticut.
I see a baby grand piano in a different catagory than those things I mentioned.  If it's missing a key, or needs a wire, those probably aren't a big deal.  I personally would never buy anything that I'm going to spend a lot of money on from an online auction site.  I need to be able to see what I am buying up close and personal, and if it's a motorized item, I need to see that it's working. I need to be able to bring someone along with me that knows how the item is supposed to function properly and have them advise me.  I can't just take the word of the seller. 

And that's okay....you never have to agree with me on anything. I'm just a difficult person.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 01:15:14 PM
Quote from: pariann on July 16, 2009, 01:01:02 PM
I see a baby grand piano in a different catagory than those things I mentioned.  If it's missing a key, or needs a wire, those probably aren't a big deal.

Actually, either of those would be a huge deal because they're indicative of abuse.  There are a lot of other not so obvious things that could be wrong with the instrument as well, like a cracked soundboard, that could render it almost worthless so you should really pay someone who knows what he/she is looking at to go check it out before you spend the cost of a car on it.

QuoteI personally would never buy anything that I'm going to spend a lot of money on from an online auction site.  I need to be able to see what I am buying up close and personal, and if it's a motorized item, I need to see that it's working. I need to be able to bring someone along with me that knows how the item is supposed to function properly and have them advise me.  I can't just take the word of the seller.

And that is your preference. 
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: pariann on July 16, 2009, 01:27:07 PM
I'm pretty sure that's why I used the word "personally".
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 16, 2009, 03:20:25 PM
Quote from: pariann on July 16, 2009, 01:27:07 PM
I'm pretty sure that's why I used the word "personally".

And it was noted; I was simply giving you a different perspective.
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 23, 2009, 10:55:24 AM
Bidding has ended once again on the wonder car and no one seems interested for some strange reason.  Of course the seller, realizing what a bargain it is and just knowing people will sooner or later also realize it, has relisted it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290333254679 Come on Ex you give the guy a bid you know you really want this wonderful car... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 11:50:30 AM
Quote from: me on July 23, 2009, 10:55:24 AM
Bidding has ended once again on the wonder car and no one seems interested for some strange reason.  Of course the seller, realizing what a bargain it is and just knowing people will sooner or later also realize it, has relisted it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290333254679 Come on Ex you give the guy a bid you know you really want this wonderful car... :biggrin:

I'm working out the financing even as we speak!
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 23, 2009, 11:53:23 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 11:50:30 AM
I'm working out the financing even as we speak!
I knew it.... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 12:09:13 PM
Quote from: me on July 23, 2009, 11:53:23 AM
I knew it.... :biggrin:

I'm trying to get him to throw in the baby geebuz's car seat!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Christ's Grandson is Dreamin'
Post by: me on July 23, 2009, 12:13:50 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 23, 2009, 12:09:13 PM
I'm trying to get him to throw in the baby geebuz's car seat!  :biggrin:
:biggrin: