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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 12, 2008 6:33 am) |
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Replying to: fezo (Nov 11, 2008 5:37 pm) Quality paint and prep materials alone for a nice paint job would cost more than an entire Maaco paint job. What does that tell you?
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 12, 2008 6:33 am) We pay property tax on cars... Not sure how this could be a surprise, if they've ever owned a car in Kentucky.. It is charged at the time you renew your registration, on any car that you owned on January 1st of that year. So, they don't have to pay it at the time of registration.. just the sales tax at that time. I think my local tax works out to about 1.5%-2% of the NADA value, each year.. Tax deductible, if you itemize. I will say that it's a pretty good shock, to negotiate a great lease payment on an expensive car, but then have a big tax bill once per year, just like you owned it. On a twelve-year-old Mercury? Probably $70/yr. regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 12, 2008 8:06 am) From what you're saying, these places do little more than put food coloring in a couple gallons of water, and spray it. IIRC, it took me two weeks to "prep" the car I had for paint. Cut out the rust. Bondo it. Sand it. Tape up the windows, emblems, door handles, head/tail lights, etc. It took "Scheib" about 30 minutes to do the entire car. Maybe another 20 minutes to "bake" the paint in some sort of heated room. Anything that wasn't taped or covered, got paint. I was in and out in an hour. They weren't real careful, that's for certain. I remember overspray was everywhere. It took me longer to get all the tape and coverings off than it took them to spray it. ky....the couple didn't explain it to me the way you just did. Your explanation makes sense. They made it sound like there were hundreds of $$$ involved every year to get the tags renewed. I'm surprised they haven't shown up yet to retrieve their $500 deposit.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 12, 2008 8:06 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 12, 2008 10:21 am) If someone tells me they'll remove a tree in my front yard for $75 and they leave 1/3 of it there, it's still wrong even if I got it at a major discount.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 12, 2008 6:33 am) We get those too sometime. If I want to be a smart ass I'd say: Would you like the scratches to be removed on this 8 year old car? Yes, ok? It will coast you a bit more money, About $20k,instead of $8 but I'll get you a brand new version of this car  Today I had an email.... some guy low ballsus on a deeply discounted unit on the lot (that prevsious General Manager bought for too high). We discounted it about $4k below cost. Some guy emails me saying "I know you paid not more than $xxx for this unit, so I'll offer you $xxxx." which was still $2k under our rock bottom price. I'm thinking,, wow you're so smart for knowing what are accounting books look like maybe you should come work for us. 
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 12, 2008 6:33 am) I don't think so. A nice elderly couple leave you a $500 deposit (cash?).. probably wouldn't make the drive if it were a ploy. But, I'm an old softee on my private car sales. I tried to give money back once,( $20 after the sale) because the buyer talked about not having enough money for this or that. He wouldn't take it though. If the price was "close enough" I would probably sell. Though we would miss out on the amusing "memorable encounters" you've provided us. 
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Replying to: driver100 (Nov 12, 2008 5:21 am) Even if that's CAD, it's still highway robbery. Can't you store them at home? If you have a garage, you'll be surprised how little space you need. You can hang them from the wall, stack them, etc. Check out a self storage unit. A very small one might be less than $400. |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Nov 12, 2008 10:30 am) Well, there was a bit more to it than that. The plaintiff wanted her dark grey car painted white, and the painter testified that he told her that it probably wouldn't turn out all that well. Even so, I don't have a lot of sympathy for people who shop on price alone-with no research or references-and then are unhappy with their "great deal". FWIW the lady was seeking $1500 in damages.
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