Is it a proper question to ask...

[68Cuda]

Originally Posted by BBBluey

How much did you pay for it?

I answer truthfully: $350. But that was in 1988.

When they ask how much I have in it I can also answer truthfully: I don't know. Besides, it has evolved from a street racer to a cruiser, and now it is being redone again as a "Restomod / Pro Touring". So it has been 3-4 cars since I have owned it. Hate to label it, just doing with the car what I want so I can enjoy it.

How much would you sell it for? It is not for sale.

Pretty simple really.

As far as what it is worth or any other now moot questions, I really don't care. But I have spent so many years on it and the car has been with me my entire adult life, so all these things are kind of pointless.

It is insured for what it would take me to build something similar.

I think it is kind of a rude question unless you are in open negotiation for a purchase.

[214Chevy]

I don't ask a person what they paid for an entire car or build, because I can tell by looking if its, a $50k car or a $400k. I'm not an expert, but we all can tell when a guy spends huge dollars on a build by looking at it. Just like we all know what simple, daily driver looks like. I'm pretty sure we've all spent enough money on parts and do-overs to know what a person has in a car. If he starts talking aftermarket frame, supercharger, 3-piece wheels...along with the stuff you can see like a custom interior, later straight paint job....you already know that an easy six figure car. So therefore, I usually don't ask. If I see a part I like on a car and they guy says he had someone make it...you already know, custom one-off...you don't even have to ask. LOL!! But, if I see something like a part that I like I'd ask where'd you get it and snap a pic of it or something and try to find it.

[Flash68]

^^ This is a good side point. Don't ask a question about the cost or price just for the sake of asking. That is not cool.

If the question is serious, has merit, and isn't the first question asked, it could be taken seriously and be reasonable to answer, if you choose, of course.

At the end of the day, it's really all personal and individual.

So, how much ya'all pay for your wife's wedding ring?

[Interceptor5588]

I guess it depends whether you're proud or embarrassed about the Number! I don't take it as being rude, I just usually BS around it. I lost track of my Number long ago anyways