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What Do You Say/Do When Someone Gets a New Car?

Old 09-12-13, 12:42 PM
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I say "Congrats!" then follow up with "So what are you gonna do to it?"
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Old 09-12-13, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nabbun
I say "Congrats!" then follow up with "So what are you gonna do to it?"
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Old 09-12-13, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBeach
It looks like I'm about to buy a new Ultrasonic Blue 250f-sport vert and I just showed a work mate a great picture of one on the internet and I can tell she was underwhelmed and was struggling to be positive about it. Oh well, it's a great price to pay because you love something so much that others may not.
I never tell my co-workers when I buy a car, I don't wanna seem like I'm bragging....and I'm a pretty private person, so most of my co-workers are on a 'need-to-know basis only.
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Old 09-12-13, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
Congrats and many happy miles. I used to date this Russian Jewish girl and they used to tie dollar bills to the "oh ****" handles on the interior . It was funny driving around with dollars stuck to your interior.
Ah, another custom I had never heard of!

I like how so many have said "nice car" even if they don't like it personally. And also not commenting if the person really overpaid. I would never rain on someone's sunny day parade!
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Old 09-12-13, 10:51 PM
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I congratulate them and wish them well.

Getting a new car fresh off the dealership is always a treat and its nice when you have friends and family who are happy for you.

As for myself, I get a new car or a new to me car (used) and I don't tell anybody. They find out when they see me rolling or come visit and their response is usually "Why didn't you tell me you got a new car?!" and I reply "Well, now you know."
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Old 09-13-13, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Nospinzone
Ah, another custom I had never heard of!

I like how so many have said "nice car" even if they don't like it personally. And also not commenting if the person really overpaid. I would never rain on someone's sunny day parade!
My family/friends do this as well. Usually on the "oh ****" handles or the visors. My genesis has 2 tied on the visors from 2 friends.
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Old 09-13-13, 02:38 PM
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I most often just say "Enjoy it in good health!"
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Old 09-16-13, 01:26 AM
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Here is what I have been told after I got my LS 460:

"Where did you get it from? Why didn't you tell me, I know the owner. Could have gotten you a better deal."

"How much did you get it for?"

"I don't see you in that car. I expect to see an old Asian lady with long gloves and wearing one of those welding masks"
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