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Old 07-19-2012, 12:23 PM   #1
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Today a lady at the mall looked down her nose at my car and asked "is it safe?"
I said " Sure, it was designed by Doc. Brown" ( Back to the future )

She seemed really impressed.
I would have responded, "Sure, my Box always wears a condom."
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Old 07-19-2012, 02:45 PM   #2
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Wheres the motor?
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Old 07-19-2012, 03:15 PM   #3
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Does it look like an MR2?:chicken:

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Is that your Hairdresor's car?:ah:
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Wheres the motor?
I can't fault people for this one too much, though I have a hard time hiding my smile when asked, especially because it usually happens due to both trunks being open and that leads to the looks and question.

I think my dumbest question has been "How come it doesn't sound like a Subaru?"

Because this is what a boxer engine is SUPPOSED to sound like.
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The dumbest question about a Porsche is anything to do with cup holders.
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