Hello Pete and List,
Great comments and another verification of the buyer beware concept.
From
an option perspective, are low optioned Imperials of this vintage less
common? I seem to recall seeing statistics on which options buyers chose
most frequently. Is anyone aware of these?
Greg Gryczan
West Palm Beach, FL
U.S.A.
At 11:21 PM 5/28/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Greg,
>
>I've learned to take "every option available" statements with MORE than
>a grain of salt. A sack is probably necessary.
>
>It seems that many owners don't bother to do any research on their
>vehicles. They get an idea in their head and it stays there so long it
>becomes "truth." There may still be a 66 Lincoln on ebay with the rare
>"sewer side" doors. That's no joke, unfortunately.
>
>The 73 coupe obviously doesn't have a tilt wheel, cruise, or leather.
>Without those common options it almost certainly doesn't have the
>sunroof, auto-dimmer, dual A/C, etc. And what's up with the carpet?
>Wouldn't you at least straighten that and vacuum up the debris before
>taking pictures for all to see?
>
>I don't want to be a nit-picker. The car does look very nice but it
>isn't all the seller thinks it is. His reserve must not have been
>unreasonable, though, as it looks like it will sell.
>
>Pete
>
>
>Gregory Gryczan wrote:
>
>The copy reads "Car is equipped with every available option.", however,
>isn't the steering column fixed? In other words, it is not the tilt and
>
>telescopic unit. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't a sun roof
>available
>on '73's? The leather seating is misleading as the seats are cloth and
>leather.
>
>
>
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